Computer and Statistical Applications

Use of Microsoft Office. Preliminary data analysis and graphical representation.

The individualized study includes resolution of practical exercises proposed in sheets, practical work on spreadsheets and use of specific software.

The objective of this curricular unit is to promote the acquisition of knowledge and skills that allow the student to:

a) Know the fundamentals of information systems;

b) Use the main tools of the electronic office;

c) Use the main tools for the management of veterinary clinics;

d) Identify and collect qualitative/quantitative data relevant to the case under study;

e) Select appropriate statistical analysis techniques for describing available data;

f) Numerically and graphically organise the results of the use of different statistical methodologies;

g) Correctly interpret numerical and graphic results;

h) Use data analysis programs (e.g. Microsoft Excel / SPSS – Statistical Package for Social Sciences).

1. Information processing systems.

2. Word processing; spreadsheet; other information technologies.

3. Management of scheduling, consultation and hospitalization processes in veterinary clinics; management of billing, inventory and marketing processes in veterinary clinics.

4. Descriptive statistics.

5. Analysis of variance.

6. Regression analysis.

NAO

Marakas, G.M.; O’Brien, J.A. (2013) Introduction to Information Systems. McGraw-Hill/Irwin.

Bernardo, M.R.; Negas, M.C. & Isaías, P. (2017) Excel Aplicado. FCA.

Lambert, J. & Lambert S. (2015) Microsoft Word 2016 Step by Step. MICROSOFT PRESS, U.S.

Levine, D.; Stephan, D. & Szabat, K. (2016). Estatística: Teoria e Aplicações usando o Microsoft Excel em Português. LTC Editora.

Murteira, B.; Ribeiro, C.S.; Silva, J.A.; Pimenta, C. & Pimenta, F. (2015). Introdução à Estatística. Escolar Editora.

Hall, A.; Neves, C. & Pereira, A. (2011). Grande Maratona de Estatística no SPSS. Escolar Editora.