Class Data Analysis

Course unit related to statistics (from data collection to its treatment and interpretation), with a view to establishing technical and practical knowledge in the area of ¿¿criminology

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1. Descriptive Statistics 1.1. Criminological data and its graphical representation. 1.2. Measures summary statistics. 1.3. Probability and Probability Distributions 2. Inferential Statistics 2.1. General principles of statistical inference 2.2. Inferences about averages 2.3. Inferences about proportions 2.4. Correlation and linear regression 3. Statistical Data Analysis with SPSS and/or R 3.1. Descriptive Statistics vs. Inferential Statistics 3.2. Introduction and Data Editing 3.3. Descriptive Statistics for Qualitative Variables 3.4. Descriptive Statistics for Quantitative Variables 3.5. Exploration and Crossing Variables 3.6. File Management

Expositive, demonstrative, participative and problem solving. The course unit can be carried out by continuous assessment or by final assessment. The final classification (FC) of the course unit by continuous evaluation is obtained from the classifications obtained in the written component (T / P) and in the practical component (P). The written component consists of two written frequencies and is related to theoretical content. The minimum classification in each frequency is 8 points. The practical component consists of 2 moments of practical assessment performed during classes, and must be equal to or greater than 9.5 values. The final classification is calculated using the following formula: FC = 0.50 TP + 0.50 P. The classification of all assessment instruments is expressed on a scale of 0 to 20, with the weighted value of the obtained classifications having be equal to or greater than 9.5 values.

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