This is an introductory course in descriptive and inferential statistics. The focus of the course is on basic quantitative research design as well as the use and interpretation of statistical procedures used with quantitative methods of research and evaluation. Topics covered include types of research design in quantitative research, descriptive statistics, measures of variability, procedures for evaluating the reliability and validity of tests and surveys, and correlation. This course does not rely heavily on mathematical skills. The statistical analysis software (e.g., SPSS) will be used in this course.

CILO-1: Analyze and interpret quantitative data. CILO-2: Differentiate different types of quantitative research design for different research purposes. CILO-3: Apply appropriate descriptive statistics to summarize a dataset. CILO-4: Analyze and interpret quantitative data using correlation, t-test, Analysis of Variance, where appropriate. CILO-5: Assess the reliability and validity of a measuring instrument.