Class Statistics I

This course will familiarize students with the basics of statistical thinking, language, and techniques. Students should be able to recognize the usefulness and wide application of these methodologies to various contexts, particularly in their subject areas. It is intended that students develop data analysis capabilities as well as acquire fundamental knowledge of probability theory and random variables. It is intended that students develop their thinking skills, helping them to address and solve real practical problems in their area of study or in other contexts.

1. Introduction to statistics
2. Exploratory Data analysis
   1. Introduction (sample, population)
   2.  Unidimensional analysis
      1. Types of variables
      2. Frequency tables and graphic resolution
      3. Measures of locations
      4. Measures of dispersion 
   3. Bidimensional analysis
      1. Scatter diagram
      2. The linear correlation coefficient 
      3. Simple linear regression
3. Probability
   1. Algebra of events
   2. Concepts of probability
   3. Axiomatic of Kolmogorov
   4. Conditional probability
   5. Independent events
4. Random variables
   1.  Functions of random variables
   2. Parameters of random variables

To the applicable.

• Murteira,B., Ribeiro,C.S., Silva,J.A., Pimenta,F. & Pimenta,C. (2015) Introdução à Estatística. Escolar editora
• Newbold,P., Carlson,W.L. & Thorne,B.M. (2012) Statistics for Business and Economics, 8th editon. Prentice-Hall
• Proença,I.M. (2010) Estatística. Euedito
• Reis,E. Estatística descritiva. Edições Sílabo
• Reis,E., Melo,P., Andrade,R. & Calpez,T. (2012) Estatística Aplicada, volume 1, 5ªedição. edições Sílabo
• Reis,E., Melo,P., Andrade,R. & Calpez,T. (2012) Exercícios de Estatística Aplicada, volume 1, 2ªedição. edições Sílabo
• Robalo,A. (1998) Estatística Exercícios, volume 1. Edições Sílabo