Complements of Statistics
Instance: 2006/2007 - 1S
Cycles of Study/Courses
Teaching language
Portuguese
Objectives
This course aims to allow the students to keep the acquisition of an integrating vision of commonly used statistical concepts and techniques. These are introduced with examples, what makes the students learn through dealing with specific problems. In the end, the students are expected to become critical users of statistical analysis’ methods, with autonomy to apply them in decision preparation.
Mandatory literature
Guimarães, Rui Campos;
Estatística. ISBN: 972-8298-45-5
Complementary Bibliography
Wonnacott, Thomas H.;
Introductory statistics. ISBN: 0-471-51733-X
Marija J. Norusis; SPSS 11.0 Guide to Data Analysis
Teaching methods and learning activities
Theoretical-practical classes: exposition of concepts related to the program’s contents and resolution of problems (recurring to SPSS and Ms. Excel software every time necessary).
Evaluation Type
Distributed evaluation with final exam
Assessment Components
Description |
Type |
Time (hours) |
Weight (%) |
End date |
Subject Classes |
Participação presencial |
56,00 |
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|
|
Total: |
- |
0,00 |
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Eligibility for exams
The student cannot exceed the absence limit defined in the General Evaluation Rules of FEUP.
The average of the mini-tests’ classifications must be superior to 6 marks.
Calculation formula of final grade
Final classification = 0.15 * Classification of the first mini-test + 0.15 * Classification of the second mini-test + 0.7 * Classification of the exam
Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)
For the students dismissed from frequency, the final classification will be the classification of the exam. However, they can choose to do the mini-tests. In this case, they must inform the teacher and their final classification will be calculated as the following:
Final classification = 0.15 * Classification of the first mini-test + 0.15 * Classification of the second mini-test + 0.7 * Classification of the exam
Please note that all students that do the mini-tests submit themselves to the minimum grade criteria, this is, the average mark of the classifications obtained on the two mini-tests must be superior to 6 marks.
Classification improvement
For the students that want to improve their classification on the re-sit exam, the mini-tests’ classification is not considered. Thus, if the student had a positive result on the first exam and wants to improve his/her classification, the final classification will be that obtained on the exam.
Final Classification = max (classification after the 1st exam, classification of the re-sit exam)