Statistics - 2nd semester

Objectives

The subject aims to give students an understanding of: the main stages of research in social sciences, including the methods of data gathering and organization; the sampling techniques and the instruments for data collection; the basic data analysis techniques. It also aims to give the ability to apply the theory to real problems and to develop the skills for autonomous research.

General characterization

Code

711071044

Credits

Responsible teacher

Ana Nestal Roque

Hours

Weekly - 4

Total - Available soon

Teaching language

Portuguese

Prerequisites

None

Bibliography

MAROCO, João Análise estatística com o PASW Statistics (ex-SPSS). Lisboa: Report Number, 2010. 953 p.
REIS, Elizabeth Estatística descritiva. 7ªed. Lisboa: Sílabo, 2007. 248 p.
REIS, Elizabeth [et.al.] - Estatística aplicada Vol.2. 4ª ed. Lisboa: Sílabo, 2001. 324 p.
VICENTE, Paula [et.al.] - Sondagens: a amostragem como factor decisivo de qualidade. 2ª ed. Lisboa: Sílabo, 2001. 259 p.

Teaching method

Lectures introducing the concepts, methods and calculation procedures; exercises.
In class teaching

Evaluation method

Two examination tests (50%/50%)

Subject matter

a) Applications of Statistics in Political Science and International Relations;
b) Theory and research in Social Sciences;
c) Sampling and construction of instruments for data collection;
d) Descriptive and inferential statistics

Programs

Programs where the course is taught:

Bachelor in Political Science and International Relations