APSY2217

Statistics for Applied Psychology

This course provides an introduction to statistics with a focus on applications to the fields of human development and education. Students will learn the fundamentals of data analysis, including descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, and statistical inference. They will receive experience with statistical software that will allow them to address a wide range of research questions. The course will highlight examples from different areas of practice that require the application of psychology: human services, human resources, social policy, and education.

Course overview

Department
Counseling, Developmental, and Educational Psychology
School
Lynch
Credits
3

Requirements fulfilled

  • Lynch Core Path: Mathematics Core option (Current undergraduate curriculum)
  • University Core: Mathematics (All undergraduates)

Requirement eligibility can vary by school, cohort, and section. Confirm the selected section in EagleApps or with an advisor.

Official evaluation summary

3.93 / 5

Based on 443 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Marina Vasilyeva · Campion Hall 131 TuTh 12:00 Noon-01:15PM · Offered
  • Section 02
    Fall 2026 · Ricardo Diego Suarez Rojas · Campion Hall 131 MW 09:00AM-10:15AM · Offered