Research and Statistics I

Code:

5202

Acronym:

IEI

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Educational Sciences

Instance: 2010/2011 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	2º Ciclo Mestrados e Pós-Graduações
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Oral Rehabilitation

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MROB	12	Master in Oral Rehabilitation - Study Plan 2010/2011	1	-	3	28	81

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

Module I Basic Statistics

The implementation of medical care based on scientific evidence is a priority. The scientific evidence is clear from the application of scientific methods and standardized careful analysis of the results. Thus, the researcher must know the means to condition the goals it sets itself to obtain the necessary scientific validity.

The statistic is presented as a necessary means of the analysis and presentation of results. Its application allows confront the cases defined by the investigator with the results and conclude, accordingly, in an objective manner.

Program

I. COMPONENT Theoretical and PRACTICE

1. Fundamental concepts of statistics

1.1. Concept of population and sample;
1.2. Classification of variables and scales;
1.3. Main parameters and descriptive statistics of the field;
1.4. Types of frequencies - design frequency tables (single and double entry);
1.5. Proportions - Rates, Ratios;
1.6. Graphic representations
1.7. Estimators and estimates;
1.8. Concept of hypothesis testing

2. Basic concepts of inferential statistics

2.1. Concept of normality and homogeneity of variances
2.2. Concept of confidence interval;
2.3. Pairing of samples;
2.4. T tests for one and two samples;
2.6. X2 test, correlation and linear regression, Spearman correlation
2.7. U test, Wilcoxon test, Friedman test and Kruskal-wallis
2.8. Size of samples

II. PRACTICAL COMPONENT


1. Descriptive Statistics - Fundamentals


1.1. Descriptive analysis in SPSS
1.2. Graphics in SPSS


2. Inferential Statistics in SPSS

2.1. T tests for one and two samples;
2.3. X2 test
2.4. Correlation and linear regression, Spearman correlation
2.5. U test, Wilcoxon test, Friedman test and Kruskal-wallis

3. Bibliography

3.4. DANIEL, W.W., 2005. Biostatistics: A Foundation for Analysis in the Health Sciences, 8th Ed., John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
3.5. Pestana, M. H. e Gageiro J. N. A análise de dados para Ciências Sociais – A complementaridade do SPSS – 5ª ed. Edições Sílabo.
3.6. Stone, D.B., Armstrong, R. W., Macrina, D.M. e Pankau, J.W. Introdução à Epidemiologia. Trad. Henrique de Barros. McGraw-Hill, Portugal.

Mandatory literature

Daniel Wayne W.; Biostatistics. ISBN: 978-0471-45654-4

Complementary Bibliography

Jekel James F.; Epidemiologia, bioestatística e medicina preventiva. ISBN: 85-363-0296-8
Pestana, MH; Gageiro, JN; A análise de dados para as Ciências Sociais, Sílabo, 2008

Teaching methods and learning activities

Module I Basic Statistics

Lectures and practices supported by electronic means.

Software

spss

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
Attendance (estimated)	Participação presencial	25,50
Statistics analisys report	Defesa pública de dissertação, de relatório de projeto ou estágio, ou de tese			2011-01-12
	Total:	-	0,00

Eligibility for exams

Module I Basic Statistics

Defined by the criteria of a Master

Calculation formula of final grade

The final rating of the Basic Statistics Module I will be the result of an evaluation point.

Examinations or Special Assignments

Module I Basic Statistics

The proof of access to the final mark consists of performing a statistical analysis in SPSS database provided for this purpose and in its analytical report.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Module I Basic Statistics

On the final examination after the candidate's request.