Statistic Methods in Forensic Science

Estatística Aplicada às Ciências Forenses

Curse code:8059127

Luís Francisco Alexandrino Proença

Learning outcomes of the curricular unit:

• Formulate statistical hypotheses.
• Select and apply appropriate statistical methods based on data and problem characteristics.
• Interpret, discuss and recognize the limitations of statistical results.
• Correctly synthesize statistical information of various types.
• Understand and apply concepts of descriptive statistics and inferential statistical methods.
• Critically select the most appropriate statistical procedures and interpret the obtained results.
• Use specific software packages to perform statistical analysis.

Syllabus:

1. Data organization. Fundamental concepts in statistics.
2. Descriptive statistics.
3. Understanding inferential statistics.
4. Association and correlation.
5. Regression analysis.

Suggested Bibliography:

• Callegari-Jacques SM (2003) Bioestatística: Princípios e Aplicações, Artmed. ISBN: 9788536300924
• Lucy D (2005) Introduction to Statistics for Forensic Scientists, Wiley. ISBN: 0470022019
• Marôco J (2011) Análise Estatística com o SPSS Statistics, ReportNumber. ISBN: 9789899676329