Please note: This course description is provisional and still subject to changes.
Admission requirements
None
Description
In this course you will be introduced to the principles of a quantitative and qualitative analysis of archaeological data. The basics of statistics will be taught in a pragmatic and visual way, which should give you the skills to perform a proper data evaluation and analysis in, for instance, your BA thesis.
Awareness about the limitations of archaeological data and ways to find recurring patterns through a visual and spatial analysis will be taught.
Theoretical, statistical and mathematical background knowledge is not required and will be provided during this course gently. This course serves as a stepping stone to the reading, understanding and handling of more advanced statistical techniques applied in archaeology.
Course objectives
Basic knowledge of graphical, statistical and spatial techniques applicable to archaeological data;
Understanding statistical topics in archaeological literature;
Ability to apply exploratory data analysis in one’s own (thesis) research;
Insight into the advantages and disadvantages of the various techniques for the analysis of archaeological data;
Insight into the value of a statistical technique for archaeological conclusions.
Timetable
On the right side of programme front page of the E-guide you will find links to the website and timetables, uSis and Brightspace.
Mode of instruction
Lectures with practical exercises;
Practicals (Access, Excel and Jamovi).
This course includes a one to two-hour (online) lecture, literature study and a 4-hour practical session per week.
Assessment method
- Open book examination (100%).
Examination grades will only apply if all the mandatory practicals have been attended.
Reading list
Fletcher, M. & G.R. Lock, 2005. Digging Numbers, Elementary Statistics for Archaeologists, Oxford University Committee for Archaeology, Oxford.
Registration
The Administration Office will register all Archaeology BA1 students for their lectures, tutorials and exams in semester 1 and semester 2.
When registration opens, this page will be updated with a link to the registration form.
General information about registration can be found on the Course and exam enrolment page.
Exchange and Study Abroad students, please contact the exchange coordinator for information on how to apply.
All information for those who are interested in taking this course as a Contractstudent is on the Contractonderwijs Archeologie webpage (in Dutch).
Retake exams
BA1 students who want to do a retake have to register themselves through MyStudymap.
All other students, please contact the administration office for enrollment for the retake.
Contact
For more information about this course, please contact dr. A.G. (Amanda) Henry.
Remarks
Practical sessions with compulsory attendance in the computer room. Capacity for each practical session is limited by number of available computers.