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Learning Goals
Skill:
- Using software to access and analyze census data
- Creating visual tools representing quantitative data in the form of charts or graphs
- Using real world data to enhance and support key course concepts
Substance:
- Use different tools to analyze Census Data and how it describes your area
Context for Use
This activity is used in a sociology class for undergraduate students. This activity explores multiple topics describing the area where an individual student resides.
Description and Teaching Materials
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Teaching Notes and Tips
This activity uses American FactFinder, Claritas and Census 2000 data to guide students through different data manipulation tools.