ISLA Santarém 4944

Quantitative Methods

• ApresentaçãoPresentation

  The Applied Quantitative Methods Curricular Unit aims to provide students with knowledge and tools that help in the area of study.
• ProgramaProgramme

  1. Elementary applied mathematics 1.1 Reviews on arithmetic operations 1.2 Reviews on relative integers, decimals and fractions 1.3 Reviews on ratio, proportion and percentage 1.4 Equations 2. Mathematics applied to management, administration and finance 2.1. Polynomial functions 2.2. Exponential function 2.3. Logarithmic function 2.4. Instantaneous rate of change and average rate of change of a function 2.5. Financial models 3. Statistics 3.1 Frequency tables and graphical representation of data 3.2 Location and dispersion measures 3.3 Simple linear regression and correlation 3.4 Odds
• ObjectivosObjectives

  O1. Deepen the ability to carry out intellectual activities that involve mathematical reasoning; O2. Understand the structure of a problem, develop resolution processes, analyze results and rehearse alternative strategies, individually and in groups, communicating mathematical and statistical results through the use of written and oral language appropriate to the situation; O3. Learn to use mathematics and statistics to understand real situations; O4. Develop a critical sense regarding mathematical and statistical procedures and results. O5. Understand the importance of mathematics and statistics in today's society; O6. Know and use mathematics and statistics as auxiliary tools in tourism area; O7. Deepen the ability to solve problems.
• BibliografiaBibliography

  Barbosa, D. & Milone, G. (2004). Estatística Aplicada ao Turismo e Hotelaria. São Paulo: Pioneira Thomson Learning. Francisco, S. (2003). Estatística Aplicada ao Turismo. ALEPH. Maroco, J. & Bispo, R. (2003). Estatística aplicada às ciências sociais e humanas. Lisboa: Climepsi Editores Ramos, M. & Barroso, M. (2001). Métodos quantitativos para as ciências sociais. Edições Sílabo, Lisboa. Reynolds, J. J. & Harshbarger (2013). Mathematical Applications for the Management, Life and Social Sciences (10 th edition). Brooks/Cole CENGAGE Learninig. Reynolds, J. J. & Harshbarger, R. J. (2006). Matemática Aplicada Administração, Economia e Ciências Sociais e Biológicas. McGraw Hill. Brasil. Strianese, A. & Strianese P. (2007). Math principles for food service occupations (5th edition). Thomson Learning Inc., Estados Unidos da América. Tan, S. T. (2010). Applied mathematics: for the managerial, life, and social sciences (5th edition). Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning, Belmont.
• MetodologiaMethodology

  The teaching approach adopted is based on the active method, encouraging co-operative (peer) and creative learning. Face-to-face: 1. theoretical-practical teaching: Presentation of concepts and discussion of programme contents. 2. Laboratory practice: Completion of worksheets to analyse and interpret the results obtained; Critical analysis of case studies related to the subject area of the course. 3. Simulated practice: Scenarios and situations that allow students to explore real-world situations related to the subject area of the course, applying the fundamental maths concepts exposed and developing critical thinking. Autonomous: 4. Consolidation of the content taught in class by researching additional information on the different topics covered and developing additional work related to solving concrete problems and group dynamics.
• LínguaLanguage

  Português
• TipoType

  Semestral
• ECTS

  6
• NaturezaNature

  Mandatory
• EstágioInternship

  Não
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  Descrição	Data limite	Ponderação
  Teste 1	5/11/2025	50%
  Teste 2	21/01/2026	50%
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