PSYC 1120 Introduction to Behavioral Statistics and Research I

This course introduces surveying research methodologies and statistical procedures, with an emphasis on statistics. Students will be introduced to the most common topics and procedures in descriptive and inferential statistics.

Course overview

Department
Psychology and Neuroscience
School
MCAS
Credits
4
Level
Undergraduate
Offered
Every Fall,Every Spring

Requirements fulfilled

  • Psychology B.S. (Class of 2027 and Before): 36 Credits within the Department — Required Courses (Class of 2027 and Before)
  • Psychology B.S.: 36 Credits within the Department — Required Courses (Class of 2028 and After)
  • Neuroscience B.S.: Computation (6 Credits) — Any one of the following courses (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Psychology B.A. (Class of 2027 and Before): Required Courses (Class of 2027 and Before)
  • Psychology B.A.: Required Courses (Class of 2028 and After)

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

Official evaluation summary

3.43 / 5

Based on 1,427 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Ehri Ryu
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 3.80/5
  • Jacob Glassman
    Summer 2026
  • Sean Macevoy
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 3.22/5
  • Breanne Biondi
    Spring 2025, Fall 2024 · Official rating 3.56/5
  • Brooke E Magnus
    Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022 · Official rating 4.71/5
  • Hiram Brownell
    Fall 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 3.87/5
  • Kelly Kane
    Spring 2026, Fall 2024 · Official rating 4.24/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Summer 2026 · Sean Macevoy · On-line Asynchronous · Offered
  • Section 02
    Summer 2026 · Jacob Glassman · On-line Asynchronous · Offered
  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Ehri Ryu · Gasson Hall 305 MWF 09:00AM-09:50AM · Offered
  • Section 02
    Fall 2026 · Ehri Ryu · Gasson Hall 305 W 03:00PM-03:50PM · Offered
  • Section 03
    Fall 2026 · Sean Macevoy · Higgins Hall 225 TuTh 01:30PM-02:45PM · Offered
  • Section 04
    Fall 2026 · Sean Macevoy · Higgins Hall 310 W 03:00PM-03:50PM · Offered