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Lecturer(s)
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Dongresová Eva, Ing. Ph.D.
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Bohuslav Peter, RNDr. Ph.D., MSc.
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Course content
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Basic classification of scientific methods and procedures Introduction to empirical research Hierarchy of evidence Research project design and work ethics Statistical methodology (population, sampling, types of variables) Quality of measurement Graphical and numerical description of data distribution Basics of probability Basics of statistical inference Descriptive characteristics of the population Dependency analysis Analysis of categorical data Analysis of variance Choice of statistical method
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Collaborative instruction, Task-based study method, Lecture, Seminar, Field trip
- Contact hours
- 39 hours per semester
- Preparation for an examination (30-60)
- 30 hours per semester
- unspecified
- 30 hours per semester
- Undergraduate study programme term essay (20-40)
- 30 hours per semester
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| prerequisite |
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| Knowledge |
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| to use mathematical knowledge at least at the graduation level |
| to use the basics of statistical methods and the basics of regional geographical disciplines at the bachelor's level |
| Skills |
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| none |
| Competences |
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| N/A |
| N/A |
| learning outcomes |
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| Knowledge |
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| to understand basic knowledge of the methods of exploration in geographic disciplines with a focus on economic and regional geography |
| Skills |
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| to use adequate geographic research methods |
| to use various methods (including fieldwork) in order to obtain data for solving regional geographic problems |
| to be capable of processing these data by appropriate qualitative and quantitative methods and draw conclusions accordingly to the given issue |
| Competences |
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| N/A |
| teaching methods |
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| Knowledge |
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| Lecture |
| Seminar |
| Task-based study method |
| Collaborative instruction |
| Skills |
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| Lecture with visual aids |
| Practicum |
| Task-based study method |
| Competences |
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| Textual studies |
| Lecture supplemented with a discussion |
| Skills demonstration |
| assessment methods |
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| Knowledge |
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| Seminar work |
| Individual presentation at a seminar |
| Continuous assessment |
| Portfolio |
| Combined exam |
| Skills |
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| Seminar work |
| Portfolio |
| Competences |
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| Seminar work |
| Portfolio |
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Recommended literature
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Brázdil R. a kol. Statistické metody v geografii. Brno, 1995.
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Budíková, Marie; Králová, Maria; Maroš, Bohumil. Průvodce základními statistickými metodami. Praha : Grada Publishing, 2010. ISBN 978-80-247-3243-5.
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HENDL, Jan. Kvalitativní výzkum: základní teorie, metody a aplikace. 3. vyd. Praha: Portál, 2012, 407 s. ISBN 978-80-262-0219-6..
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Hendl, Jan. Přehled statistických metod : analýza a metaanalýza dat. 4., rozš. vyd. Praha : Portál, 2012. ISBN 978-80-262-0200-4.
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Pavlík, Z., Kuhnl, K. Úvod do kvantitativních metod pro geografy. Praha, UK, 1985.
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Reif, J. Metody matematické statistiky. Plzeň : Západočeská univerzita, 2004. ISBN 80-7043-302-7.
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ROGERSON, A., P. Statistical Methods For Geography: A Students Guide. 2006.
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