- Docente: Saverio Minardi
- Credits: 6
- SSD: SECS-S/01
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Statistical Sciences (cod. 8873)
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from Feb 12, 2024 to Mar 20, 2024
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student - knows how to integrate methodological knowledge with phenomenal interpretation - is able to carry out the various phases of statistical analysis of biodemographic phenomena - knows how to present the results of the analyzes carried out both in written and oral form
Course contents
- Analysis and development of the various phases of statistical analysis of bio-demographic phenomena
- Data acquisition and preparation
- Graphical data visualization (relationship between variables, spatial and network data)
- Use of the software R (commands and packages frequently used in the bio-demographic field)
- Interpretation and presentation of descriptive analyses and statistical models
Readings/Bibliography
Quantitative Social Science: An Introduction. Kosuke Imai, Princeton University Press
https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691167039/quantitative-social-science
Fundamentals of Data Visualization, Claus O. Wilke
https://clauswilke.com/dataviz/
Data Visualization: A Practical Introduction. Kieran Healy, Princeton University Press Link
https://socviz.co/
Data Visualisation: A Handbook for Data Driven Design. Andy Kirk, Sage
https://uk.sagepub.com/en-gb/eur/data-visualisation/book266150
Other resources will be distributed during class and all materials will be made available on Virtuale
Teaching methods
Lectures, group works, hands-on exercises using R
Non-attending students are asked to contact the teacher for specific indications regarding the materials.
Assessment methods
Preparation and presentation of a group report (details regarding the content will be discussed during the lab)
Non attending students are asked to contact the teachers for details.
Teaching tools
Computer lab; scripts and datasets will be made available on Virtual
Office hours
See the website of Saverio Minardi
SDGs
This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.