ARCH6126 Analytical Methods for Anthropology and Archaeology
| Offered By | School of Archaeology and Anthropology |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Archaeology |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2011 and Second Semester, 2012 |
| Unit Value | 3 units |
| Course Description |
An examination of quantitative analyses for students in archaeology, biological anthropology and social anthropology. It describes the nature of data and statistical treatment of evidence. |
| Learning Outcomes | Students will acquire an understanding of and skills in the quantitative analysis of data in the context of archaeological, anthropological and biological anthropology research. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Take-home open-book test (33.3%), results interpretation exercise (33.3%) and review (33.3%). |
| Workload |
Normally offered every year |
| Course Classification(s) | TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses. |
| Areas of Interest | Archaeology |
| Preliminary Reading |
Drennan, R.D. Statistics for Archaeologists, Plenum Press, 1996. |
| Programs | Master of Biological Anthropology and Graduate Certificate in Biological Anthropology |
| Academic Contact | to be advised |
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