Course detail
Statistical Software
FSI-0SS Acad. year: 2019/2020 Summer semester
The course is principally intended as a computer support for students taking up course Mathematics IV. The main purpose of this course is to introduce statistics software Statgraphics and Statistica, and statistical functions of the Excel, which are used in lessons and research at faculty institutes and departments. The acquired pieces of knowledge can be used in semester and diploma projects.
Language of instruction
Czech
Number of ECTS credits
2
Supervisor
Department
Learning outcomes of the course unit
Students will learn how to use statistical software Statgraphics and Statistica as well as how to use statistical analytic tools in common spreadsheets. They will understand better the subject matter of Matematics IV. They will also acquire implementation skills in a statistical data analysis.
Prerequisites
Mastering basic methods of descriptive statistics, probability theory and mathematical statistics is assumed.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The course is taught through exercises which are focused on practical topics presented in lectures.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
Course-unit credit requirements: Continuous active work at seminars.
Aims
The course objective is to make students acquainted with programs Statgraphics, Statistica and Excel, which serve as a tool for statistical and probability calculations. Students will learn how to use the software at the extent corresponding with the subject matter presented in the parallel course Mathematics IV so that they can carry out calculations needed for working out tasks assigned in this course.
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
Attendance at seminars is controlled and the teacher decides on the compensation for absences.
The study programmes with the given course
Programme B3A-P: Applied Sciences in Engineering, Bachelor's
branch B-FIN: Physical Engineering and Nanotechnology, elective (voluntary)
Programme B3A-P: Applied Sciences in Engineering, Bachelor's
branch B-MAI: Mathematical Engineering, elective (voluntary)
Programme B3A-P: Applied Sciences in Engineering, Bachelor's
branch B-MET: Mechatronics, elective (voluntary)
Programme B3A-P: Applied Sciences in Engineering, Bachelor's
branch B-MTI: Materials Engineering, elective (voluntary)
Programme B3S-P: Engineering, Bachelor's
branch B-STI: Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering, elective (voluntary)
Type of course unit
Computer-assisted exercise
26 hours, compulsory
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
1. Information about statistical software Statgraphics and Statistica.
2. Information about spreadsheet processor Excel.
3. Structure of data files. Display and data output.
4. Generation and editing data files.
5. Descriptive statistics. Results presentation.
6. Elaboration of the first parts of assignment.
7. Basic types of random variables distributions.
8. Generation of random numbers. Examples from the subject Mathematics IV.
9. Operations with variables. Operations with files. Data import and export.
10. Point and interval estimates.
11. Statistical hypotheses testing.
12. Exhibits of applications.
13. Finishing calculations for the semester assignment.