24 episodes

This course provides an introduction to the quantitative methods social scientists use to collect and evaluate empirical data about society. Through this course you will learn to gather, describe, and analyze data with an emphasis on the application and interpretation of these methods. This course will also help you to be a more informed and critical reader of academic research, public opinion polling, and advertisement claims that present statistical evidence.

Lecture slides and additional course material can be obtained by emailing bradrfulton@gmail.com

Audio Production by Kiehl Carlquist

Statistics for the Social Sciences Dr. Brad R. Fulton

    • Science
    • 4.8 • 126 Ratings

This course provides an introduction to the quantitative methods social scientists use to collect and evaluate empirical data about society. Through this course you will learn to gather, describe, and analyze data with an emphasis on the application and interpretation of these methods. This course will also help you to be a more informed and critical reader of academic research, public opinion polling, and advertisement claims that present statistical evidence.

Lecture slides and additional course material can be obtained by emailing bradrfulton@gmail.com

Audio Production by Kiehl Carlquist

    1_Overview

    1_Overview

    Overview

    • 37 min
    2_Sampling

    2_Sampling

    Sampling

    • 50 min
    3_Experiments and Observations

    3_Experiments and Observations

    Experiments and Observations

    • 55 min
    4_Variables

    4_Variables

    Variables

    • 50 min
    5_Distributions and Relationships

    5_Distributions and Relationships

    Distributions and Relationships

    • 43 min
    6_Confidence Intervals (Part 1 of 2)

    6_Confidence Intervals (Part 1 of 2)

    Confidence Intervals (Part 1 of 2)

    • 48 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
126 Ratings

126 Ratings

KaushikParvathaneni ,

Excellent podcast for Statistics

Professor Fulton's podcast is a true delight! If you want to learn statistics I suggest listen to this podcast. The way the podcast goes is very engaging. With a captivating delivery and a wealth of knowledge, each episode is a journey into diverse and fascinating topics. Whether you're a student or just curious, Professor Fulton's podcast provides a rich learning experience. Engaging, informative, and thought-provoking – a must-listen for podcast enthusiasts across the world. Waiting for the next episode….

Atharva Karnik ,

The Joy of Statistics!

This podcast simplifies tough statistics concepts in a way that's easy to grasp and relate to. Every episode brings a new perspective with examples of everyday events and their statistical implications, making the intimidating world of data much more accessible. It's a smooth and engaging journey through statistics, perfect for anyone looking to understand the subject better or someone who ponders the odds of discovering a nice podcast!

MoCoGroup ,

Great Resource

I recently discovered Professor Fulton’s podcast series and I’m loving it. It’s a great resource. Thank you for making it available!

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