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Statistics for the Social Sciences

By Duke University | Brad R. Fulton

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Description

This course provides an introduction to the quantitative methods social scientists use to collect and evaluate empirical data about society. Students will learn to gather, describe, and analyze data with an emphasis on the application and interpretation of these methods. This course incorporates data from the General Social Survey to enable students to analyze characteristics, behaviors, and trends of the U.S. population. It will also help students be more informed and critical readers of academic research, public opinion polling, and advertisement claims that present statistical evidence. While the techniques are quantitative, little mathematical experience is required. Sociology at Duke provides the opportunity to explore any and all aspects of society, from the most narrowly individual to the most sweeping comparisons across civilizations. Lecture slides and additional course material can be obtained by emailing bradrfulton@gmail.com

Customer Reviews

Assistant Professor in Sociology

I really enjoyed how the class was taught and was inspired to use the same book!

I particularly liked using bootstrapping and randomization distributions to understand sampling distributions, standard errors, and hypothesis testing. If you teach students these concepts early, then they more intuitive which benefits students in the long run.

Associate Professor of Sociology

Great course! This course provided an excellent template and approach as I prepared to teach my version of Intro to Statistics.
The innovative bootstrapping approach provides an intuitive understanding of statistics.
Course is well-designed and well thought-out all the way through -- truly excellent!

Excellent Intro to Duke Stats

I'm a current student at Duke and used Brad's class to get grounded in what to expect in the fall semester. It was exceptionally helpful to get the lay of the land before starting the program. Slides would be an added bonus but I found the lectures a good start for someone who had very little background in stats.

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