Skill
Demonstrate ability to state a hypothesis
Interpret segregation exposure and dissimilarity index
Define key concepts
Interpret data presented in table and graphic form
Demonstrate ability to use the sociological perspective
Substance
To discuss the topics of:
Race
Ethnicity
Census data
Metropolitan area
City data
Segregation
Dissimilarity indices
Segregation exposure inde
This activity is used in an introductory sociology class class for undergraduate students. This activity explores topics of race and ethnicity in Ohio.
Students will interpret CensusScope data regarding segregation exposure and the dissimilarity index from a sociological perspective.
This activity uses the charts, rankings and maps on CensusScope.org. CensusScope is an easy-to-use tool to investigate U.S. trends using census data.