MTH-162: Statistics for the Social Sciences
- 4 Credit Hours
- Mathematics Department
- Spring 2026
Course Description
An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics intended to give an understanding of statistical techniques and applications used in the social sciences. Topics include: measures of central tendency, dispersion and position; correlation and regression; probability and probability distributions, including binomial and normal; parameter estimation and hypothesis testing; two-sample analysis; chi-square test of independence; one-way analysis of variance. Students critically analyze data, acknowledge limitations such as perspective and bias, and develop well-reasoned arguments to form conclusions. Statistical software will be used. This course is intended for, but not limited to Social Science majors. Students who have completed MTH 160 or MTH 161 may not receive additional credit for this course.
Prerequisites
Any of the following with a grade of C or better: MTH 096, MTH 104, MTH 152, MTH 165 (or higher); or MCC Level 7 mathematics placement.
Register for this CourseMTH-162 Sections for Spring 2026
4 Sections Offered
MTH-162, Section 001
Scheduled Meeting Times
Type | Location | Date(s) | Day / Time |
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Lecture | Brighton Campus Building 11, Room 104 | Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026 | Tuesday, Thursday 9:30 am - 10:45 am |
Lecture | TBA | Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026 | Friday 10:00 am - 10:50 am |
Type | Lecture |
Location | Brighton Campus Building 11, Room 104 |
Date(s) | Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026 |
Day / Time | Tuesday, Thursday 9:30 am - 10:45 am |
Type | Lecture |
Location | TBA |
Date(s) | Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026 |
Day / Time | Friday 10:00 am - 10:50 am |
MTH-162, Section SL1
Scheduled Meeting Times
Type | Location | Date(s) | Day / Time |
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Lecture | Online | Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026 | N/A |
Type | Lecture |
Location | Online |
Date(s) | Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026 |
Day / Time | N/A |
MTH-162, Section 003
Scheduled Meeting Times
Type | Location | Date(s) | Day / Time |
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Lecture | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 246 | Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026 | Tuesday, Thursday 11:00 am - 12:15 pm |
Lecture | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 252 | Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026 | Friday 11:00 am - 11:50 am |
Type | Lecture |
Location | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 246 |
Date(s) | Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026 |
Day / Time | Tuesday, Thursday 11:00 am - 12:15 pm |
Type | Lecture |
Location | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 252 |
Date(s) | Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026 |
Day / Time | Friday 11:00 am - 11:50 am |
MTH-162, Section SL4
Scheduled Meeting Times
Type | Location | Date(s) | Day / Time |
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Lecture | Online | Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026 | N/A |
Type | Lecture |
Location | Online |
Date(s) | Jan 20th, 2026 – May 18th, 2026 |
Day / Time | N/A |