MTH-162: Statistics for the Social Sciences
- 4 Credit Hours
- Mathematics Department
- Fall 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 higher: MTH 096, MTH 104, MTH 152, MTH 165 (or higher); or MCC Level 7 mathematics placement.
Register for this CourseMTH-162 Sections for Fall 2026
4 Sections Offered
MTH-162, Section 002
Scheduled Meeting Times
| Type | Location | Date(s) | Day / Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | TBA | Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026 | Tuesday, Thursday 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm |
| Lecture | TBA | Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026 | Monday 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
Scheduled Meeting Times
| Type | Location | Date(s) | Day / Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Online | Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026 | N/A |
| Type | Lecture |
| Location | Online |
| Date(s) | Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026 |
| Day / Time | N/A |
MTH-162, Section SL3
Scheduled Meeting Times
| Type | Location | Date(s) | Day / Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Online | Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026 | N/A |
| Type | Lecture |
| Location | Online |
| Date(s) | Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026 |
| Day / Time | N/A |
MTH-162, Section 003
Scheduled Meeting Times
| Type | Location | Date(s) | Day / Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 260 | Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026 | Tuesday, Thursday 9:30 am - 10:45 am |
| Lecture | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 260 | Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026 | Friday 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 |