Course: Statistical Methods in GI

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Course title Statistical Methods in GI
Course code KGI/STAME
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Exercise
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 6
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Macků Karel, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
The course progresses gradually from basic theoretical concepts to the demonstration of specific methods for practical analytical task. Practical exercises apply theoretical knowledge to real-world problems. For greater clarity, problems are selected from the field of geography and related disciplines, which are familiar to geoinformatics students. The practical exercises are carried out primarily in the R language, or alternatively in MS Excel. 1. Basic concepts, sample surveys 2. Random variable, descriptive statistics 3. Probability distribution, distribution function 4. Parameter estimation, hypothesis testing 5. Statistical tests 6. ANOVA, contingency tables 7. Correlation and regression analysis 8. Exploratory analysis, data visualization

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Laboratory Work
Learning outcomes
The aim is to introduce students to the basics methods of statistics for the needs of data processing in geoinformatics during their studies, but also for applicability in real practice.
The course focuses on the acquisition of knowledge. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to define key concepts, describe and appropriately select the main methods of data processing, and demonstrate both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in solving model problems.
Prerequisites
Application of knowledge from previous studies (the VYMET course).

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam

The student has to prove the knowledge of the subject topics. The ability to use the R scripting language in practice.
Recommended literature
  • Brázdil, R. et al. (1995). Statistické metody v geografii. Brno.
  • Gareth, J. et al. An Introduction to Statistical Learning. New York. 2021.
  • Hendl, J. (2004). Přehled statistických metod zpracování dat: analýza a metaanalýza dat. Praha.
  • Zvára, K., Štěpán, J. (2019). Pravděpodobnost a matematická statistika. Praha.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Geoinformatics and Cartography (2020) Category: Geography courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Geoinformatics and Cartography (2020) Category: Geography courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer