COURSE CODE NO.: Soc. Sci.

103
COURSE TITLE: Social Statistics I

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

A 54 hour, 3 unit course. This reviews students on basic statistics to guide

them with statistical techniques in their actual application in social science
research. This course introduces statistics as used in the study of social science.
Statistics is a set of tools and techniques researchers use to study to study and
describe the world. We will be study descriptive statistics including frequency
tables, measures of central tendency, and variability. We will also look at the
relationships between variables, including how to measure association and
bivariate regression. We will also learn inferential statistics and how to use
sample data to draw conclusions about a population.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

1.       Class participation and recitation

2.       Quizzes
3.       Board/Seatwork
4.       Major Examinations (i.e. Prelims, Midterms, Pre-finals, and Finals)
5.       Group term papers
6. Group Report
6.       Field Study/statistical survey/research

GENERAL OBJECTIVES: The primary objective of this course is to acquire statistical skills and apply
knowledge on social researches, survey or studies.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the end of the course, the student should be able to:

1. Identify and explicate the basic statistical concepts of central tendency, measures of variability, measures of
association, and hypothesis testing.
2. Explain with clear and concise wording random sampling techniques, why they are necessary part of statistics.
3. Classify different distributions, noting when it is appropriate to employ them in inferential statistical analysis.
4. Evaluate other’s statistical analysis, including sample size, inferential techniques, and findings based upon
analysis.
5. Perform statistical analysis, through both mathematics and through clear and easy to understand wording.

COURSE OUTLINE:

I. INTRODUCTION

A. The Meaning of Statistics

B. Nature of Statistics
C. Sample and Population
D. Rounding off Numbers
E. Summation

II. DATA PRESENTATION

A. Frequency Distribution
B. Construction of a Frequency Table
C. Derived Frequency Distribution
D. Graphical Presentation

III. MEASURES OF CENTRAL TENDENCY

A. Mean
B. Median
C. Mode
D. Comparison of Averages
E. Quantiles

IV. MEASURES OF VARIATION

A. Range
B. Semi-Inter Quartile Range
C. Average Deviation
D. Variance
E. Standard Deviation

V.    COUNTING TECHNIQUES

A. Fundamentals Principle of Counting

B. Permutation
C. Permutation with Things that are Alike
4. Circular Permutation
VI. PROBABILITY

A. Concept of Probability
B. Three Approaches of Probability
C. Additional Rule
1. Conditional Probability
D. Multiplication Rule

VII. HYPOTHESIS TESTING

A. Null and Alternative Hypothesis

B. Level of Significance
C. Tabular Value
D. Steps in Hypothesis Testing
E. Z-test
F. T-test

VIII. CHI SQUARE

A. Goodness-of-Fit Test
B. Test of Independence
C. Testing the Differences Among Sample Proportion

IX. LINEAR REGRESSION AND CORRELATION

A. Concept of Linear Regression

B. Scatter Diagram
C. Methods of Least Squares
D. The Pearson Correlation Coefficient r
E. Other Correlation Techniques

Total # of Hours: 54 hours

Strategies:

Discussion/Lecture Method
Dyadic Activity
Progressive Interaction/Group Dynamics
Topic Presentation
Assignment Method
Historical Method
Case Analysis/Report
Film Viewing: Reflection Paper

Grading System:

Project - 20%
Quizzes/Recitation - 30%
Major Exams - 40%
Attendance - 10%
Total 100%

MAIN REFERENCES

Alex B. Abelos, 1997, Probability and Statistical Concept: An Introduction, 1st Edition, Manila: Rex Book Store,
Inc.

Diego M. Amid, Ph. D., 2005, Fundamentals of Statistics, Cubao, Lorimar Publishing Co.,Inc.

Antonio S. Broto, 2008, Statistics (With Computer Aided-Solution), Mandaluyong City: National Book Store.

N. M. Downie and Robert W. Heath, Basic Statistical Methods, 5th Edition; New York: Harper & Row Publishers
Prepared by:

MARIA THERESA MACAIRAN-HERBOLINGO

Instructor