Applied Data Analysis

Course Description

COURSE CONTENT

Formatting data. Basic concepts related to the database. Relational modeling of data. Relational database languages. Computer realization with MySql database server.

Nonlinear regression model. Multiple regression. Application in the profession. Factor analysis. Complex (two factorial) variance analysis. Computer implementation with Maxima, MS Excel and Statistica packages.

Algorithms, flow diagrams and pseudoprograms. Relational and logical operators. Conditional statements. Loop.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• collect and store data from different types of samples and studies by using database tools
• interpret and analyze data from different types of samples and studies by using statistical tools
• computer realization of algorithms and methods by using certain computer skills
• use the MS Excel program and Statistica for statistical data processing
• use the Maxima software package