1st Bachelor in Social Services

Statistics applied to Social Studies

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ECTS Credits3
Number of Hours (h/year)30
Teaching staffDELAHAUT, Alain
Course UnitCompulsory
TermQuad. 1
CodeSOC-SSOC0026/1
Prerequisite

Basic maths, ability to solve equations, knowledge of systems of equations.

Aims and Objectives

The student will be able to:

- apply statistical methods

- understand the importance of working on samples

- use demographic statistics

- draw valid conclusions

choose the most suitable method for solving problems

Description

- types of variables, charts, graphic representations

- averages and parameters of location and dispersion

- basic knowledge of probability.

- random variables.

- laws of probability: Bernouilli, binomial, Poisson, normal.

- sampling, specific estimations and estimations at interval

- theory of tests ( chi-squared statistic)

Bibliography

Wonnacott, Statistique, 4ème édition économica

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures
Tutorials

Minimum theoretical approach to favour problem solving and the interpretation of findings.

Assessment MethodsWritten examinations
NotesYes
LanguageFrench

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