Introduction to Population Data. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours

Catalog description

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to demographic data and how to use them effectively. Students will use statistical software to learn how to read-in raw data, make data modifications relative to research goals, assess data quality, and conduct basic descriptive statistics. The course will also teach students how to make use of data codebooks and request the use of restricted data. Course Fee: STHC $18, LRHC $10, GHC1 $75.