Courses & Units
Data Analysis and Presentation JFA207
Introduction
This unit builds upon first year units that teach statistics. The emphasis in this unit is on training scientists to be literate in data presentation and statistical analyis so that both “consumers” and “producers” of data analysis will be able to effectively communicated. At the conclusion of this unit, students will be able to critically assess, understand, and use qualitative and quantitative data that has been collected, analysed and presented by scientists from a range of disciplines. This will be achieved by providing a conceptual understanding of types of data, data visualisation, and the methods of data analyses commonly used by scientists. Given the type of question asked and the data collected, students will be able to present and communicate data/information using statistics as a tool.
Summary
| Unit name | Data Analysis and Presentation |
|---|---|
| Unit code | JFA207 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies |
| Discipline | Ecology and Biodiversity|Fisheries and Aquaculture|Oceans and Cryosphere |
| Coordinator | Doctor Joel Williams |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Intermediate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Identify appropriate experimental designs for hypothesis testing in marine and Antarctic sciences
- Describe the type of data/information and methods for collecting data/information used by marine and Antarctic scientists
- Demonstrate the ability to carry out data exploration, visualisation, statistical analysis and effectively communication outputs to specialists and non-specialists
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 010999 | $1,118.00 | $1,118.00 | not applicable | $2,749.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Weekly for 13 weeks, 1 h lectorial, 3 h computer-based practicals, combined with online material. Students enrolled as on-campus are expected to attend lectorials and pracs face-to-face - attendance is compulsory and will be recorded on a weekly basis. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Paper critique (5%)|Chi-square OR Regression (15%)|two-way ANOVA (15%)|Mid-semester Test (20%)|Final exam (45%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
There are no required texts for this unit |
|---|---|
| Recommended | A recommended reading list will be available through MyLO. | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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