Introduction to Applied Statistics
1
2019-2020
01002189
Biological Anthropology
Portuguese
Face-to-face
SEMESTRIAL
6.0
Compulsory
1st Cycle Studies
Recommended Prerequisites
NA
Teaching Methods
Lecturing of theoreticaland practical classes using the presentation of "PowerPoints.
Learning Outcomes
- Knowledge and understanding of fundamental concepts in statistics applied to Anthropology
- Ability to formulate problems based on the knowledge gained in the discipline
- Critical evaluation of assumptions and empirical data in Anthropology requiring quantitative methods
- Ability to identify and select between qualitative or quantitative methods for the resolution of social and / or biological problems
- Ability to write reports
- Ability to work effectively independently and in groups.
Work Placement(s)
NoSyllabus
1.Introduction
2. Quantitative versus qualitative analysis
3. Introduction to the collection and processing of data.
4. Qualitative Data Analysis (brief mention)
5. Quantitative data analysis:
Types of data and statistical distributions. Types of data and statistical techniques. Probability, hypothesis and experimental design. Descriptive Statistics Inferential Statistics data for non continuous. X2, nonparametric tests for continuous data Inferential Statistics. T-tests, ANOVA, Correlation and Regression.
Head Lecturer(s)
Augusto Manuel Elias Abade
Assessment Methods
Assessment
Other: 40.0%
Exam: 60.0%
Bibliography
(1) Couch, J.V., 1987 - Fundamentals of Statistics for the Behavioural Sciences. Thompson Learning. (2) Zar, J.H., 1996 - Biostatistical Analysis, 3ª Edição. Prentice-Hall. (3) Iman, R.L. e Conover, W.J., 1985 - A Modern Approach to Statistics. John Wiley and Sons. (4) Green, J. e D'Oliveira, M., 1991 - Testes Estatísticos em Psicologia. Editorial Estampa.