Indicator analysis and evaluations metods 1900-3-AWME-GSEC
The aim of the course is to familiarize students with indicators used in the description and evaluation of socio-economic phenomena. Students will learn how to construct and interpret indicators. Some of these classes are devoted to indicators of the dynamics of phenomena, their prediction and setting trends. The second part of the course is devoted to the issues of methods of evaluation of phenomena, processes, documents and procedures.
Work
Exercises = 1,5 ECTS
lecture = 0,5 ECTS
Main fields of studies for MISMaP
Type of course
Mode
Requirements
Prerequisites
Prerequisites (description)
Learning outcomes
Subject to choice: Path I: Human geography: Directions and research methods in human geography
Specialty outcomes: S1_W01, S1_W03, S1_W05, S1_W07, S1_W10, S1_W11, S1_W14, S1_U01, S1_U02, S1_U04, S1_U05, S1_U07, S1_U08, S1_U10, S1_U11, S1_U12, S1_U13, S1_K01, S1_K03, S1_K06
Student
- knows indicators used for description and evaluation of socio-economic phenomena.
- can independently collect and process data and use appropriate indicators
- can interpret the results obtained
- understands the need to conduct process and document evaluation
- can plan and carry out an evaluation
Assessment criteria
Exercises
Attendance at exercises is compulsory, one absence is allowed.
During the course, students collect data, develop and analyze indicators.
The basis for passing the classes is the preparation of written assignments, from which at least 50% of the points should be obtained. Detailed instructions for completing each work are presented in class.
Lecture
The lecture series is completed with a written assessment, which has the form of a test containing open and technically closed questions. A score of more than 50% is required to achieve a passing grade.
The credit of the whole course requires the completion of a series of exercises and a series of lectures.
Practical placement
Not applicable
Bibliography
Wasilewska E., 2011, Statystyka opisowa od podstaw, podręcznik z zadaniami, SGGW Warszawa
Runge J., 2006, Metody badań w geografii społeczno-ekonomicznej, Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego
Additional literature (also in english) is presented in individual classes.
Additional information
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