Course Unit / Statistics Applied to Experimental Research

Statistics Applied to Experimental Research

Year
1
Academic year
2018-2019
Code
02037092
Subject Area
Multidisciplinary Area
Language of Instruction
Portuguese
Other Languages of Instruction
English
Mode of Delivery
Face-to-face
Duration
SEMESTRIAL
ECTS Credits
3.0
Type
Compulsory
Level
2nd Cycle Studies - Mestrado

Recommended Prerequisites

NA

Teaching Methods

For the teaching of the unit is used the expositive method and also the resolution of problems and the development of tasks.

Learning Outcomes

This curricular unit aims to provide students with information os statistical tests (parametric and non-parametric) that can be used on biological samples. The students sould be able to calculate the appropriate sample size to achieve the statistical power needed in an experimental study.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

- Application of appropriate statistical tests

- Calculation of the sample size given a statistical power and a level of significance.

Head Lecturer(s)

Francisco José Santiago Fernandes Amado Caramelo

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Continuous assessment: 50.0%
Exam: 50.0%

Bibliography

 - Fundamentals of Biostatistics, Rosner, 8th Edition

 - Livros e artigos científicos de revistas sobre estatística aplicada / Scientific books and papers from journals about applied statistics