Learning objectives
To have a general view of the main concepts of descriptive and inferential statistics
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of mathematics
Course unit content
The course is divided into two parts. In the first part the tools of descriptive exploratory statistics are described. The second part of the course deals with inferential statistics and basic concepts linked to probability calculus.
Full programme
The course is divided into two parts. In the first part the tools of descriptive exploratory statistics are described. The second part of the course deals with inferential statistics and basic concepts linked to probability calculus
Bibliography
M.A. Milioli, M. Riani S. Zani, Introduzione all’analisi dei dati statistici, (seconda edizione ampliata) Pitagora, Bologna, 2011
Cerioli, M.A. Milioli, Introduzione all’inferenza statistica senza (troppo) sforzo, 2a edizione, Uni.nova, Parma, 2004.
A. Cerioli, M. A. Milioli, M. Riani, "Esercizi di statistica", uni.nova, Parma, 2012.
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons + seminars
Other information
Further information on the exam together with additional material to download can be found at the web page http://www.riani.it/stat/stat.htm