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2014-2015 Graduate Catalog 
    
2014-2015 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ANT 462 - Numerical Methods in Anthropology


Introduction to how numerical methods are used in anthropological research. Topics include: survey and history of numerical methods in anthropology, presentation and description of quantitative and qualitative anthropological data, probability, testing anthropological hypotheses using parametric and nonparametric statistics, the pitfalls and potential of numerical methods in anthropology.

Satisfies the General Education Mathematics Requirement.

Prerequisites & Notes
300 level course in anthropology or permission. MAT 232 recommended but not required.

Credits: 3