Learn how to evaluate the diversity of your school's surrounding community using U.S. Census data, the open-source R statistical software, and Simpson's Diversity Index. See how your community compares with others in your region or state, explore diversity trends over time, and create interactive graphics and maps to showcase your findings. A companion website will provide live examples, tutorials, and ready-to-run R code. Bring your laptop to follow along!
Learn how to evaluate the diversity of your school's surrounding community using U.S. Census data, the open-source R statistical software, and Simpson's Diversity Index. See how your community compares with others in your region or state, explore diversity trends over time, and create interactive graphics and maps to showcase your findings. A companion website will provide live examples, tutorials, and ready-to-run R code. Bring your laptop to follow along!
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