Methods and Languages for Data Management

A.Y. 2022/2023
6
Max ECTS
64
Overall hours
SSD
INF/01
Language
Italian
Learning objectives
The aim of the course is the introduction to methods and techniques for describing, summarizing and finding a structure in a data set, with particular attention to cultural heritage datasets. Both classical statistical methods and artificial intelligence methods will be considered.
Expected learning outcomes
Students will know how to perform explorative analysis, some basic inferences and the most common statistical tests using a statistical analysis software. Moreover, they will know the main techniques of machine learning both for regression and classification problems, and will be aware of the main machine learning issues.
Single course

This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.

Course syllabus and organization

Single session

Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Parte 1 - descriptive analysis methods: frequency tables, charts, position and dispersion indices. Some case studies using a software environment for data analysis.
Parte 2 -statistical inference methods: estimators of the mean and of the variance, confidence intervals, hypothesis tests. Some case studies using a software environment for data analysis.
Parte 3 - introduction to machine learning: supervised and non supervised methods; classification methods, regression methods. Important issues about machine learning. Measures of performance.
Prerequisites for admission
none
Teaching methods
Attendance to classes is strongly recommended.
Traditional lectures are coupled with lab sessions.
Teaching Resources
Notes uploaded on Ariel website
Assessment methods and Criteria
The final exam consists of a practical part (a simple case study analysis using a software for data analysis) followed by an oral part regarding topics covered in class.
INF/01 - INFORMATICS - University credits: 6
Laboratories: 32 hours
Lessons: 32 hours
Professor(s)
Reception:
Wednesday 10:30-12:30 -- by appointment
via Celoria 18, 5th floor