Live online course: Introduction to Statistical Analysis
Submitted 17/02/2026 by Soledad De Esteban Trivigno
Transmitting Science is offering a new edition of the course “Introduction to Statistical Analysis in Palaeontology and Archaeology”.
Dates & schedule: April 13th, 14th, 15th, 17th, and 20th, 2026, from 14:00 to 18:30 (Madrid time zone).
Course webpage: https://www.transmittingscience.com/courses/palaeontology-and-archaeology/introduction-to-statistical-analysis-for-palaeontology-and-archaeology/
The course is designed to give a solid foundation in the core concepts and practical methods of statistical analysis with examples drawn from palaeontology, anthropology, and archaeology.
The course combines lectures with hands-on exercises, introducing participants to how statistics are used to describe data, test hypotheses, and infer patterns in biological, paleontological, and archaeological datasets. A range of statistical techniques is covered, from basic descriptive statistics and visualisation (such as histograms and boxplots) to inferential tests, including t-tests, ANOVA, regression, and multivariate exploratory analyses such as Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and cluster analysis.
Participants will gain not only an understanding of the theoretical basis of these methods, but also practical experience applying them using free, user-friendly software (PAST).
The course is tailored toward Master’s and PhD students, academic researchers, and private-sector professionals who need to apply statistical reasoning and analysis in their research or work in palaeontology, archaeology, and related disciplines.
For any questions, please write to courses@transmittingscience.com
Soledad De Esteban Trivigno
soledad.esteban@transmittingscience.com