Research and Statistics II

Code:

5210

Acronym:

IEII

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Educational Sciences

Instance: 2012/2013 - 2S (of 01-02-2013 to 31-07-2013)

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	6	Master in Oral Rehabilitation - Study Plan 2010/2011	1	-	2	18	54

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

Advanced Statistics Module

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

Advanced Statistics Module


I. THEORETICAL COMPONENT, theoretical-practical and PRACTICES


1. Analysis of variance

a. One-way Anova
b. Analysis of more than a factor
c. Multivariate analysis of variance
d. Analysis of variance with repeated measures

II. Multiple regression analysis


III. Principal component analysis and discriminant analysis

2. Bibliography

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

Teaching methods and learning activities

Advanced Statistics Module

Lectures and practices supported by electronic means.

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Eligibility for exams

Advanced Statistics Module

Defined by the criteria of a MSc.

Calculation formula of final grade

The final rating of Advanced Statistics module will be the result of an evaluation point.

Examinations or Special Assignments

Advanced Statistics Module

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.

Classification improvement

Advanced Statistics Module

On the final examination after the candidate's request.