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Predictors of Family Structure

Author(s)

Maxine Atkinson
North Carolina State University

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.

Assessment

http://www.ssdan.net/datacounts/modules_assessment.html

References and Resources

http://www.ssdan.net/datacounts/modules/index/benefo_demography_index.shtml

File Attachment(s)

PDF icon Predictors of Family Structure_Original.pdf