Class Statistics

Statistics is the branch of mathematics that deals with the collection, analysis and interpretation of data, through an adequate methodology and procedures. The statistic is essential in all sciences, and also in sports. For academics and professionals in the various areas related to physical education and sports, without exception, the statistic is an indispensable tool in your practice, e.g., controlling students' learning in school, monitoring the development of athletes, evaluating the effect of training in the gym. Thus, the knowledge and skills developed in this CU are fundamental to our students, future sports¿ professional and academics.

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1. Fundamental concepts of statistics -Phases of the statistical method. The importance of planning. -Target population. Definition of a sample. Representativeness of a sample. -Variables of interest. Types of variables. -Instruments for data collection. -Organization of data. Database in Excel. 2. Data Analysis -Descriptive analysis: mean and standard deviation. Frequency table. Description of a sample. -Inferential Analysis: null hypothesis, level of significance and p-value. Decision rule. Tests for comparison of averages (T Test for independent samples, T Test for dependent samples and Analysis of variance). Correlation test. Correlation coefficient. Scatter plot. Correlation matrix. Association test. Contingency tables. Interpretation, presentation and discussion of results.

The innovative methodologies to support the teaching-learning process thought: Active and creative learning (students think about research problems according to their experience, their interest, they can work on problems not only in sport since the objectives of the UC are transversal to any area);   Project-based learning, problems and teamwork (whenever possible, students will work in groups);   Hybrid teaching (students and the teacher may assume different dynamics in each class, according to the defined objectives).

Miguel Patricío, Miguel; Loureiro, Marisa & Caramelo, Francisco (2017) Bioestatística com SPSS. Plátano Editora, S.A., Lisboa. Laureano, Raul (2013) Testes de hipóteses com o SPSS. 2ª Edição, Edições Sílabo, Lisboa. Maroco, João & Bispo, Regina (2005) Estatística aplicada às ciências sociais e humanas. 2ª Edição, Climepsi Editores, Lisboa.