This course is an introduction to basic social science statistics in communication research. Your goals are to lean why statistics are used, how they are used, and what limitations and criticisms they have.
Statistics are only a small part of the overall research process.
This course deals with the bigger picture at an introductory level. COMM 301 provides a follow up intensive experience of the overall research process. For the complete course schedule, including topics, readings, lectures, and exercises, see the course calendar. This will make the lectures more understandable. Otherwise, you may get the feeling that the lectures are moving too fast.