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SRF 230Introduction to Statistics

Units
0.50
Faculty
Arts
Subject
Sexualities, Relationships, and Families

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 1 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

This course introduces the basics of statistics commonly used in the social sciences for the study of sexualities, relationships, and families. Students will learn about the fundamental components, logic, execution, current debates, and best practices related to basic descriptive and inferential statistics. They will learn to read, understand, and interpret statistics, as well as become critical consumers of statistics. They will develop the skills to conduct quantitative analyses using statistical software and write a quantitative research paper.

Prerequisites

  • Complete 1 of the following
    • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
      • PSYCH236 - A Psychological Analysis of Human Sexuality (0.50)
      • SRF101 - Introduction to Sexualities, Relationships, and Families (0.50)
      • SRF204 - Introduction to Human Sexualities (0.50)
    • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:

Antirequisites

  • Complete all of the following
    • Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in any of the following:
      • ARTS280 - Statistics for Arts Students (0.50)
      • ECON221 - Statistics for Economists (0.50)
      • ENVS278 - Applied Statistics for Environmental Research (0.50)
      • LS280 - Social Statistics (0.50)
      • PSCI314 - Quantitative Analysis (0.50)
      • PSYCH292 - Basic Data Analysis (0.50)
      • REC371 - Quantitative Data Analysis and Mobilization (0.50)
      • SDS250R - Social Statistics (0.50)
      • SOC280 - Social Statistics (0.50)
      • STAT202 - Introductory Statistics for Scientists (0.50)
      • STAT206 - Statistics for Software Engineering (0.50)
      • STAT211 - Introductory Statistics and Sampling for Accounting (0.50)
      • STAT221 - Statistics (Non-Specialist Level) (0.50)
      • STAT231 - Statistics (0.50)
      • STAT241 - Statistics (Advanced Level) (0.50)
    • Not completed any of the following:

Leads to

Check it elsewhere for Fall 2026

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