Applied Statistics in Sociology and Anthropology

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This course is an introduction to the quantitative statistical analysis in sociological and anthropological research and its substantive importance. Students learn how to apply and interpret statistical methods appropriate for answering research questions using archaeological, census, criminological, historical, paleontological, survey, and other secondary data in the social sciences. Through a series of hands-on projects, students apply statistical tests and methods of analysis to real-world problems using statistical tools and datasets commonly used by sociologists, criminologists, and anthropologists. Students learn how to communicate statistical analysis and results in likely professional situations.