Introductory Statistics (prerequisite MATH 1305 or higher)
Introductory Statistics (prerequisite MATH 1305 or higher)
Introductory Statistics (prerequisite MATH 1305 or higher)
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In acc<strong>or</strong>dance with Houston Baptist University’s purpose this course endeav<strong>or</strong>s to:1) provide a supp<strong>or</strong>tive atmosphere f<strong>or</strong> students f<strong>or</strong> students from all backgrounds which fostersintellectual and social interaction in the learning process,2) encourage academic excellence, freedom, and objectivity3) promote the development of critical and creative thinking, compassion, responsibility, and continuinginterest in learning.RELATION TO GOALS AND PURPOSES OF THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND BEHAVIORALSCIENCESThe mission of the College of Education and Behavi<strong>or</strong>al Sciences is to prepare students to beeffective citizens and professional educat<strong>or</strong>s, administrat<strong>or</strong>s, counsel<strong>or</strong>s, and researchers wh<strong>or</strong>eflect Christ in their w<strong>or</strong>k and service.To accomplish this mission, we will provide students with the following:- the courses and ment<strong>or</strong>ing necessary f<strong>or</strong> a solid pedagogical grounding in their discipline;- essential learning experiences that will provide opp<strong>or</strong>tunities to develop both knowledge andwisdom; and- an understanding of their Christian mission and calling to influence individuals and the largersociety.This course is a foundational course f<strong>or</strong> students expl<strong>or</strong>ing knowledge about human behavi<strong>or</strong> andfunctioning, healthy and unhealthy. It is an especially imp<strong>or</strong>tant undergraduate experience indetermining if one’s vocational calling is to w<strong>or</strong>k with those who suffer from mental healthconcerns.RELATION TO DEPARTMENTAL GOALS AND PURPOSESThis course contributes to the psychology maj<strong>or</strong> by providing an education program that is “committedto academic excellence in an intellectually free and objective environment…” that provides “physicalresources and a campus environment which acknowledges the uniqueness of the individual…andencourages the development of the whole person.” Thus, this course endeav<strong>or</strong>s to:1. provides students the opp<strong>or</strong>tunity to develop interpersonal communication skills,2. promote the development of critical thinking skills,3. utilize and promote the development of technology skills,4. create a learning environment based on constructivist teaching/learning strategies,5. contribute to the student’s degree program by enhancing his/her basic understanding of thescientific and systematic study of behavi<strong>or</strong> and mental processes.COURSE OBJECTIVESOverview/purpose of the courseInc<strong>or</strong>p<strong>or</strong>ates the<strong>or</strong>y and applied aspects of research design. Focuses on the use of statistics toevaluate and validate research design. The course reviews the basics of the scientific method andresearch design, its applicability, and its relevance to lifestyle possibilities and problem solving. Whilea mathematical background is helpful to course understanding, it is not <strong>prerequisite</strong> to success in thiscourse. The ability to understand statistical concepts and to know how to apply the f<strong>or</strong>mulas willdetermine mastery. By the end of this course, the student will be able to:1. Utilize probability, logic, and mathematics in problem solving2. Determine whether the observations made in the real w<strong>or</strong>ld <strong>or</strong> lab<strong>or</strong>at<strong>or</strong>y are due t<strong>or</strong>andom happenings <strong>or</strong> due to an <strong>or</strong>derly effect of one <strong>or</strong> m<strong>or</strong>e variables on other variables.Page | 2
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