Statistical data analysis

Base Knowledge

This curricular unit requires a basic knowledge of statistics, corresponding to the Statistics curricular unit(s) of an undergraduate degree.

Teaching Methodologies

Expositive and computer-assisted classes. Classes will be devoted to the presentation of theoretical concepts and practical examples.

Learning Results

To learn some univariate, bivariate and multivariate statistical techniques for data analysis. Develop in students the ability to, critically, select,identify methods and organize information using using statistical software.
To enable students to abstraction, creative intuition, critical thinking and ability to interdisciplinary and integratedreasoning.

Program

1. Statistical Notes

   1.1 Review of basic statistical concepts
   1.2 Estimation and hypothesis testing 

2. Multivariate Statistics

   2.1 Factor analysis,
   2.2 Regression analysis

Curricular Unit Teachers

Internship(s)

NAO

Bibliography

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Newbold, P., Carlson, W. and Thorne, B. (2019). Statistics for Business and Economics, 9th Edition. Pearson.

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