Research Methods and Data Analysis

Year
1
Academic year
2023-2024
Code
02025236
Subject Area
Methodologies and Techniques in Geography
Language of Instruction
Portuguese
Mode of Delivery
Face-to-face
Duration
SEMESTRIAL
ECTS Credits
10.0
Type
Compulsory
Level
2nd Cycle Studies - Mestrado

Recommended Prerequisites

Knowledge of statistical analysis of data, descriptive and exploratory (equivalent to those obtained in the disciplines of data analysis of the degree in Geography). Knowledge of calculating computers programs. 

Teaching Methods

The unit works on theoretical and practical sessions with presentation, discussion and interpretation of results using statistical software and a set of exercises.

Learning Outcomes

Acquisition/consolidation of a set of skills for collecting, organizing, processing and analysis of data in the field of Geography, focusing on the acquisition of knowledge and competence in data description, analysis of relationships between variables and application/interpretation of multivariate statistical techniques.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Introduction: the statistical information; Assessment of regularities/spatial heterogeneities, sampling and statistical significance, dependency analysis, analysis of interdependence.

Head Lecturer(s)

Helena Guilhermina da Silva Marques Nogueira

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Synthesis work: 50.0%
Resolution Problems: 50.0%

Bibliography

Abreu, D. (2006). Análise de Dados II.Programa. Lisboa: CEGUL.

Gumuchian, H. & Marois, C. (2000). Initiation a la recherche en géographie. Aménagement, développement territorial, environnement. Paris: Anthropos.

Lebart, L., Morineau, A. & Piron, M (1995). Statistique exploratoire multidimensionnelle. Paris: Dunod.

Maroco, J. & Bispo, R. (2005). Estatística aplicada às ciências sociais e humanas. Lisboa: Climepsi Editores.

Maroco, J. (2003). Análise Estatística - Com Utilização do SPSS. Lisboa: Sílabo.

Pestana, M. & Gageiro, J. (2003). Análise de Dados para Ciências Sociais. A complementaridade do SPSS. Lisboa: Sílabo.

Pestana, M. e Gageiro, J. (2005). Descobrindo a regressão – Com a Complementaridade do SPSS. Lisboa: Sílabo.

Sanders, L. (1990). L’analyse Statistique des données en géographie. Montpellier: Reclus.

Vanderstoep, S. & Johnston, D. (2009). Research methods for everyday life : blending qualitative and quantitative approaches. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.