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
Course schedule details can be found in MyTimetable.
Log in with your ULCN account, and add this course using the 'Add timetable' button.
Mode of instruction
Lectures with practical exercises;
Practicals (Access, Excel and Jamovi).
This course is given in a block of three weeks, with a one to two-hour (online) lecture, literature study and a 4-hour practical session (almost) every day of the week. This intensive block course will end with an examination at the last day.
Assessment method
Open book examination (100%).
Examination grades will only apply if all the mandatory practicals have been attended.
Assessment deadlines
The dates of exams and retakes can be found in MyTimetable. The deadlines of papers, essays and assignments are communicated through Brightspace.
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.
If you are not a BA1 student but have to take this course, you can register yourself via this 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 Drs. M. (Milco) Wansleeben.
Remarks
This course is in the same period and with the same groups as the Field School and Material Studies 1.
Practical sessions with compulsory attendance.