Key words
statistics
Objectives
To teach the techniques of descriptive statistics, likely to be encountered in social and commercial applications.
Topics
Scales of measurement; 1-dimensional observed distributions: tabulation and graphical presentation, parameters of location, dispersion and shape, moments; 2-dimensional observed distributions: graphical presentation, marginal distribution, parameters, regression line, correlation coefficient, time series (linear trend).
Prerequisites
An in-depth knwoledge of elementary techniques taught in the mathematics classes in high school. The use of the summation sign.
Final Objectives
- To have knowledge of elementary techniques of descriptive statistics.
- To correctly interpret some widely used statistical measures and chart types.
- Analytical thinking.
Materials used
Study costs
Study guidance
Teaching Methods
Theory: 6 plenary classes of 2h each, in which the understanding of the concepts is of more importance than proofs and mathematical rigour.
Practice: 6 classes of 2h each, designed to help to master the techniques introduced in the theory classes and to apply them in a number of practical situations
Assessment
Written exam.
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