SCIE303 – Making Sense of Data I
Module code
SCIE303
Module title
Making Sense of Data I
Prescription
Students will be able to apply knowledge and skills relating to data analysis, data security and statistics in a project based environment.
Programmes
- SX1706
NZQA Level
Level 3
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate understanding of statistical tools used in Science and Engineering workplaces
Use statistical analysis to make a formal inference
Conduct an experiment to investigate a situation using experimental design principles
Investigate time series data with statistical insight - Content
- Study design principles and data collection
Production and interpretation of graphical summaries of data
Production and interpretation of numerical summary statistics
Graphical and numeric description of the relationship between two quantitative variables
Data analysis and data security - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Learning will be facilitated using a range of teaching and learning methods, which may include:
Practical - laboratory; practical or workshop sessions and activities; demonstrations
Theory - includes web-supported tutor facilitated/directed presentations; lectures and tutorials; group activities; peer presentations and review; group/individual research; online learning activities; case studies; guest speakers - Assessment Criteria
- Portfolio of Evidence100
Assessment in this module is achievement-based. The portfolio is comprised of multiple assessment tasks. To pass this module all tasks must be submitted and an overall minimum pass mark of 50 is required.
