HDS 60 - Introduction to Statistical Analysis
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to both descriptive and inferential statistics, core tools in the process of scientific discovery, and the interpretation of research. Emphasis on a conceptual understanding of statistics, numerical results of real data, and techniques of data analysis.
HDS 60 is a preparatory class for the HDS major, and a prerequisite for our upper division research course, HDS 181, which focuses on applied statistics, laboratory techniques, and APA format writing.
As a prerequisite, the learning outcomes of HDS 60 extend beyond simply understanding the numerical techniques of data analysis typical of most stats classes. It incorporates a strong conceptual understanding of statistics, interpretation of research, and skill building in technical skills and software.
Petitioning the HDS 60 course requirement with a different class
Fulfilling the HDS 60 requirement with a course other than HDS 60 is considered under limited conditions, with the caveat that the student may have additional outside preparation work to do when taking the subsequent course in our series, HDS 181. Stats classes that received a “Pass” or a grade of C or below are ineligible to be petitioned to waive HDS 60. AP Stats is also ineligible to be petitioned.
Petitions to waive HDS 60 will be considered under the following conditions:
- The replacement course was taken prior to declaring the HDS major.
- The class was taken less than two years ago.
- Students must show demonstrated mastery in statistical analysis
(Grades of B+ or higher will automatically meet the demonstrated mastery criteria without further review. For schools that do not utilize +/- grading, B grades will meet this criteria).
Petitions that meet the above criteria using grades in PSYC 60, MATH 11, or their transfer equivalents (via Assist.org) will be approved automatically. For other stats coursework, additional review will be needed.
If you are using a transfer class that is NOT equated to PSYC 60 or MATH 11 via Assist.org. The course will need an approved equivalency petition for PSYC 60 or MATH 11 before HDS will consider it to waive HDS 60.
Equivalency petitions for PSYC 60 or Math 11 help to automatically clear campuswide stats prerequisites when enrolling in any UCSD course that requires stats.
Classes that are successfully petitioned to equate PSYC 60 or MATH 11 (calculus based stats) must include--at a bare minimum--both descriptive and inferential Statistics:
Descriptive Statistics
Keywords: Mean, median, mode, standard deviation, range, frequency tables, histograms, bar charts.
Inferential Statistics
Keywords: Hypothesis testing, t-tests, z score, regression analysis, ANOVA, chi-square, confidence intervals.
TO SUBMIT AN EQUIVALENCY PETITION
For calculus-based statistics classes:
- Submit to Math for consideration of your stats class for "equivalency to Math 11" here:
https://math.ucsd.edu/students/undergraduate/petitions
For Non-Calculus based statistics classes:
- Submit PSYC for consideration of your stats class for "equivalency to PSYC 60", here:
https://psychology.ucsd.edu/undergraduate-program/petitions-new.html