Statistics and Probabilities (271135)

Learning Outcomes

Acquire the fundamental notions of Probabilities, Parametric and Non-Parametric Statistics, their terminology and the most common techniques / tests in the area of Informatics. To master some notions and Computer Skills (SPSS), from the user’s point of view, to perform Parametric and Non-Parametric statistical tests.

Study Program

  1. Probabilities
    • Random Experiences
    • Probability of an Event
    • Conditional Probability
    • Independent events
  2. Statistics
    • General notions of Statistics
    • Measuring Scales
    • Representation of a statistical variable
    • Reduction of a statistical variable – measures of central location, variability, asymmetry, flattening and kurtosis
    • Pearson and Spearman Correlation Theory
    • Parametric and Non-Parametric Tests

Bibliography

MAIN REFERENCES:

Berquó, E; Souza, J.; Gotlieb, S. (1981). Bioestatística. São Paulo: EPU
Bryman, A.; & Cramer, D. (1993). Análise de dados em Ciências Sociais – Introdução às técnicas utilizando o SPSS. Oeiras: Celta Editora.
Clegg, F. (1995). Estatística para todos. Lisboa: Gradiva.
D´Hainaut, L. (1975). Conceitos e métodos da Estatística – vol I: Uma variável a uma dimensão. Lisboa: Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian
Green, J.; & Oliveira, M. (1991). Testes estatísticos em Psicologia. Lisboa: Editorial Estampa.