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Multivariate Data Analysis

Objectives

a) Understanding of how to use systematic, statistical and computer processing of data in relation to the general research strategy;


b) Knowledge of and ability to apply mediator operations between the research dossier and analytical protocol;


c) Ability to define the technical specifications for data analysis;


d) Knowledge of and ability to use the principal statistical solutions for purpose of multivariate data analysis in Sociology;


e) Knowledge and ability to use the analyses and measures of association for purposes of multivariate processing;


f) nderstanding of modes of integration in analytical protocols, factor analysis (simple and multiple) and post factor analysis techniques;


g) Understanding of algorithms of simple and multiple multivariate analyses;


h) Ability to use the main computer programmes for statistical processing on the market;


i) Ability to communicate the results of multivariate statistical analyses and their interpretation in a rigorous and significant manner.

General characterization

Code

711081059

Credits

6.0

Responsible teacher

Ana Lúcia Albano Teixeira

Hours

Weekly - 4

Total - 168

Teaching language

Portuguese

Prerequisites

Available soon

Bibliography

  • Benzécri, J. P. (1973). L´analyse des données: l´analyse des correspondances. Dunod.
  • Benzécri, J.-P., et al. (1982). L’analyse des données: 2 l’analyse des correspondances. Dunod.
  • Benzécri, J.-P., et al. (1984). L’analyse des données: 1 la taxinomie. Dunod.
  • Carvalho, H. (2008). Análise multivariada de dados qualitativos. Utilização da ACM com o SPSS. Sílabo.
  • Ghiglione, R., & Matalon, B. (1992). O Inquérito. Teoria e prática. Celta.
  • Guimarães, R. C., & Cabral, J. S. (1997). Estatística. Lisboa: McGraw Hill.
  • Hill, M. M., & Hill, A. (2000). Investigação por questionário. Sílabo.
  • Marôco, J. (2010). Análise estatística com o PASW Statistics. Report Number.
  • Pestana, M. H., & Gageiro, J. N. (2000). Análise de dados para ciências sociais. A complementaridade do SPSS. Sílabo.

Teaching method

Lectures presenting systematized and structured knowledge of both tehoretical and technical nature;
Exercises carried out in practical classes and as homework.

Evaluation method

Método de avaliação - two written tests (45% each)(90%), Continuous evaluation of exercises carried out in class (10%)

Subject matter

1. Methodological and statistical assumptions for multivariate data analysis


2. Multiple Correspondences Analysis


3. Principal Component Analysis


4. Classification Analysis - Cluster Analysis


5. Introduction to Linear Regression Analysis - Simple Linear Regression Analysis