Topics and Application in Archival Data Analysis

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Archival data are data that already exist in database form, and archival research consists of analyzing previously collected data. In sum, archival research is applying statistical measures to describe the information in a parsimonious way. In this course, students will learn about archival data, the advantages and disadvantages of sampling from archival data as compared to utilizing the entire archival database, and how to use Intellectus Statistics to analyze archival data. The purpose of the course is to develop the knowledge and skill set required to generate and interpret the output associated with a range of analytical techniques. Of note, the student will undergo CITI training during this course.