Perceived usability and courses features in education program evaluation free software supported by data multivariate analysis

Abstract

The article aimed to evaluate vocational courses Education Program in Free Software (PESL) from a multivariate analysis of data. This research is a quantitative analysis of the Free Software Lab was conducted by instructors, which was held at the Federal University of Sao Paulo, on the campus of the Escola Paulista de Politica, Economia e Negocios. Thus, where analyzed 69 questionnaires to participating students in order to analyze the feasibility and outcome of PESL, and trace the profile of those interested in the topic, and check the level of understanding, the same in relation to Free Software. This research was applied the technique of descriptive statistics and multivariate data analysis (first phase with exploratory factor analysis and the second with estimating structural equation model). As a result, it can be concluded it is a social digitally academic program, it brings elements that encourage and contribute to the professional development.