MTH-162: Statistics for the Social Sciences

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 higher: MTH 096, MTH 104, MTH 152, MTH 165 (or higher); or MCC Level 7 mathematics placement.

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MTH-162 Sections for Fall 2026

With the following scheduling option(s)

4 Sections Offered

MTH-162, Section 002

CRN #22547
Traditional (In-Person)

Instructor(s)

Michael Rhoda

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TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureTBAAug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026Tuesday, Thursday
12:30 pm - 1:45 pm
LectureTBAAug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026Monday
1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Type Lecture
Location TBA
Date(s) Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026
Day / Time Tuesday, Thursday
12:30 pm - 1:45 pm
Type Lecture
Location TBA
Date(s) Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026
Day / Time Monday
1:00 pm - 1:50 pm

MTH-162, Section SL1

CRN #23251
Online/Virtual Campus (asynchronous)

Instructor(s)

Laura Bond

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LectureOnline
Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026N/A
Type Lecture
Location Online
Date(s) Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026
Day / Time N/A

MTH-162, Section SL3

CRN #28340
Stats for the Soc Sci-w/MTH060
Online/Virtual Campus (asynchronous)

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To be announced

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LectureOnline
Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026N/A
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Location Online
Date(s) Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026
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MTH-162, Section 003

CRN #28403
Stats for the Soc Sci-w/MTH060
Traditional (In-Person)

Instructor(s)

Michael Rhoda

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27

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Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureBrighton Campus
Building 09, Room 260
Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026Tuesday, Thursday
9:30 am - 10:45 am
LectureBrighton Campus
Building 09, Room 260
Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026Friday
10:00 am - 10:50 am
Type Lecture
Location Brighton Campus
Building 09, Room 260
Date(s) Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026
Day / Time Tuesday, Thursday
9:30 am - 10:45 am
Type Lecture
Location Brighton Campus
Building 09, Room 260
Date(s) Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026
Day / Time Friday
10:00 am - 10:50 am