Learning objectives
This course has been designed to provide the tools required to undertake rigorous statistical analysis on a territorial, local and international level. One of most pressing needs on a territorial level is that of having available data that may be used to determine political-economic projects. This information may be gleaned from existing data bases or from newly-gathered data. During the course, a number of statistical and computer tools will be provided that will be used to gather data and process it for summary, interpretive and forecasting purposes.
Prerequisites
ECONOMIC DATA ANALYSIS
Course unit content
<br />1. Analysis of data banks that exist on a territorial level <br />
a. Territorial ISTAT data banks. Estimated value added on a provincial level. <br />
b. Istituto Tagliacarne data bank. <br />
c. Local SISTAN: regional, provincial and chamber of commerce data banks <br />
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2. Sub-national statistical survey <br />
a. Data gathering (data gathering methods, questionnaire and questionnaire preparation methods, administering the questionnaire, the CATI method). <br />
b. Fundamentals of data processing for the creation of templates to gather data in Excel/Access . <br />
c. Quality control of information gathered. <br />
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3. Tools of statistical and computer analysis of territorial data <br />
a. Data processing and analysis: calculation of synthetic indices, frequency distributions, double-entry tables and graphics using Excel. <br />
b. Interpreting results <br />
c. Disseminating results <br />
d. Creation of reports in Access to synthesise questionnaire results. <br />
e. Selection and cross-field queries in Access.
Full programme
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Bibliography
INFORMATION SOURCES AND STATISTICAL INDICATORS FOR <br />
TERRITORIAL SOCIAL-ECONOMIC ANALYSIS <br />
Handouts prepared by Alessandro Rinaldi
Teaching methods
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Other information
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