Training Course – Applied Statistics with R
General Objectives of the Course
The main goal of this course is to update and complement the knowledge of students in applied statistics, preparing them to perform current statistical analysis supported by the software R.Admission Requirements
The course can be attended by researchers, lectures and students of higher education
in any area of knowledge, holders of a bachelor's degree or legal equivalent, and by qualified professionals with high school diploma. The admission of candidates with other types of training may be accepted after the analysis of their Curriculum Vitae.
Candidates should check the admission requirements available on this site, in addition to the information provided here.
Mode of Study
Face-to-faceTeaching / Evaluation language(s)
Portuguese languageExamination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
Evaluation comprises two components: a practical written examination at the end of the course(50% of the final grade) and the computational project (50% of the final grade).Learning Objectives and Intended Skills
The main competencies to be developed are: understanding the fundamentalprinciples underlying descriptive and inferential statistical reasoning; ability to perform current statistical analysis, selecting the most appropriate techniques and methods for collecting and processing statistical data; ability to use R procedures in handling data files and performing statistical analysis and to understand the outputs provided by the program; acquiring sensitivity and critical thinking towards arguments and conclusions based on statistical studies.
Course Coordinator(s)
Sílvia Alexandra Alves Barbeiro
silvia@mat.uc.pt
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
Rules of creation and operation of non-degree courses at the University of Coimbra.Study Programme
2024-2025
Course Type
Non Degree Course
Qualification Awarded: Diploma/Certificate
Duration: 54 HORAS
ECTS Credits: 2.0