Social Science
2 courses · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
SCSCI 10 Statistics for Social Science
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture, 48-54 Laboratory
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- MATH 110; SOCI 125
Survey of methods used to analyze and interpret data generated by scientific investigation. Purpose and application of statistics, frequency distributions and graphing, central tendency, variability, percentiles, standard scores, the normal distribution, regression, correlation, probability, hypothesis testing, simple and two-factor analysis of variance, and non-parametric techniques. The use of probability techniques, hypothesis testing, and predictive techniques to facilitate decision-making. Topics include descriptive statistics; probability and sampling distributions; statistical inference; correlation and linear regression; analysis of variance, chi-square and t-tests; and application of technology for statistical analysis, including the interpretation of the relevance of the statistical findings. Applications using data from disciplines including business, social sciences, psychology, life science, health science, and education. Use of computerized statistical packages (e.g. SPSS).
SCSCI 17 Human Sexuality
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Interdisciplinary introduction to human sexuality, with an emphasis on sexual values, sexual communication, and sexual relationships. Includes physiological, cross-cultural, historical, sociological, and psychological information, as well as an evaluation of sex research.