Sumários

Basic notions of descriptive statistics

28 Fevereiro 2023, 08:30 MÁRIO ANDRÉ SANTOS DE OLIVEIRA

continuous variables, histogram, grouped and ungrouped variables

central tendency measures - mean, median and mode


The scientific method. Basic topics of descriptive statistics.

24 Fevereiro 2023, 11:30 MÁRIO ANDRÉ SANTOS DE OLIVEIRA

Important steps of the scientific method: empirical work and analysis, write the report.


Basic notions of descriptive statistics: 
i) Universe vs sample;
ii) Types of variables (quantitative and qualitative);
iii) Frequencies and charts.


Scientific method

17 Fevereiro 2023, 11:30 MÁRIO ANDRÉ SANTOS DE OLIVEIRA

The importance of the scientific method in economics research.

Main topics - what, why and how should economist do their research.
Important steps of the scientific method: topic selection and research question, literature review, research method, data collection.


Introduction

14 Fevereiro 2023, 08:30 MÁRIO ANDRÉ SANTOS DE OLIVEIRA

Introduction to the course;

Analysis of select economic indicators.