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Welcome to "Statistics for the Social Sciences" where host Professor Brad Fulton unravels the complexities of quantitative analysis for aspiring socio-scientists. This episode provides a comprehensive introduction to how statistical tools empower sociological research. Professor Fulton discusses the course objectives which include teaching listeners to gather, describe, analyze, and interpret sociological data. The episode highlights the selection of an intuitive textbook designed to make the learning process as straightforward as possible, details the overall course structure, and explores the practical applications of statistics in real-life scenarios such as public policy and medical diagnostics.
Throughout the podcast, the importance of being able to critically evaluate statistical claims and conduct rigorous quantitative research is emphasized. With examples ranging from medical tests on newborns to analyzing sociological data on autism rates by demographics, the episode is packed with insights on how statistical skills can directly impact decision-making and societal understanding. Listeners can expect to dive into hands-on projects, mimic professional journal articles, and engage with real data sets to develop a substantively interesting and quantitatively rigorous final research project. This podcast episode offers a valuable learning experience for students, professionals, or anyone curious about applying statistics to understand complex social phenomena.
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Textbook: Statistics: Unlocking the Power of Data
Students can use the Promotion Code "LOCK5" for a 10% discount.
Instructors can request a free Digital Evaluation Copy.
Lecture slides and additional course material can be obtained by emailing bradrfulton@gmail.com
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Manage episode 312022939 series 3215655
Welcome to "Statistics for the Social Sciences" where host Professor Brad Fulton unravels the complexities of quantitative analysis for aspiring socio-scientists. This episode provides a comprehensive introduction to how statistical tools empower sociological research. Professor Fulton discusses the course objectives which include teaching listeners to gather, describe, analyze, and interpret sociological data. The episode highlights the selection of an intuitive textbook designed to make the learning process as straightforward as possible, details the overall course structure, and explores the practical applications of statistics in real-life scenarios such as public policy and medical diagnostics.
Throughout the podcast, the importance of being able to critically evaluate statistical claims and conduct rigorous quantitative research is emphasized. With examples ranging from medical tests on newborns to analyzing sociological data on autism rates by demographics, the episode is packed with insights on how statistical skills can directly impact decision-making and societal understanding. Listeners can expect to dive into hands-on projects, mimic professional journal articles, and engage with real data sets to develop a substantively interesting and quantitatively rigorous final research project. This podcast episode offers a valuable learning experience for students, professionals, or anyone curious about applying statistics to understand complex social phenomena.
*****
Textbook: Statistics: Unlocking the Power of Data
Students can use the Promotion Code "LOCK5" for a 10% discount.
Instructors can request a free Digital Evaluation Copy.
Lecture slides and additional course material can be obtained by emailing bradrfulton@gmail.com
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