Data analysis basics for anthropology : a primer on the collection, configuration, and interpretation of quantitative data / Christopher K. Barrett.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Barrett, Christopher K., 1970- Author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Anthropology--Statistical methods.

Anthropology.

Anthropology--Data processing.

Physical Description:

189 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2026.

Summary:

"This accessible guide introduces readers to the essential process of collecting, organizing, testing, and interpreting quantitative data in biological Anthropology and Archaeology. Written in straightforward language, it avoids complex mathematical theory and programming jargon in favor of practical application, making statistical concepts approachable for students and researchers at all levels. Through relevant anthropological and archaeological examples, readers learn critical data analysis skills including determining sample sizes, identifying outliers, handling missing data, testing normality, evaluating hypotheses, and estimating effect size and statistical power. All techniques are demonstrated using R Statistics and other free, open-source software, providing hands-on experience with industry-standard tools without additional cost. This concise volume bridges the gap between theoretical statistics and real-world application, equipping readers with the fundamental skills needed to conduct and interpret their own research in biological anthropology and archaeology. This book will be perfect for undergraduate and graduate students new to quantitative methods, researchers returning to the field, and instructors seeking a practical supplement for statistics and research methods courses"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

It's all about the data

Creating a hypothesis

Creating a dataset and collecting data

Error in data and making data clean

Descriptive statistics and testing for normality

Testing hypotheses if data are normal

Testing hypotheses if data are not normal

Correlation and regression.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version Barrett, Christopher K., 1970- Data analysis basics for anthropology

ebook version :

ISBN:

9781032997674

1032997672

9781032997667

1032997664

OCLC:

1541764328

Publisher Number:

90104113403

CIPO000345663