Data Analysis and Presentation unit (JFA207)

Introduction

JFA207 Data Analysis and Presentation builds upon your first-year units that include data analysis and presentation. The emphasis in this unit is on training you to be literate in data presentation and statistical analysis so that you can effectively communicate data and statistical outputs to both “consumers” and “producers” of data. At the conclusion of this unit, you 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, including, marine ecology, fisheries, management and governance. This will be achieved by providing you with 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, by the end of this unit you 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	Sciences and Engineering Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies
Discipline	Ecology and Biodiversity|Fisheries and Aquaculture|Oceans Ice and Climate
Coordinator	Doctor Joel Williams
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Intermediate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Identify appropriate experimental designs for hypothesis testing in marine and Antarctic sciences
• Analyse data used by marine and Antarctic scientists
• Visualise, present, and communicate data analysis outputs to specialists and non-specialists

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Weekly for 12 weeks, 1 h tutorial, 3 h computer-based practicals, combined with online lectures and material. All students are expected to attend tutorials and pracs face-to-face - attendance is compulsory and will be recorded on a weekly basis.
Assessment	Data Exploration and Presentation (10%)|ANOVA Practical (15%)|Correlation and Regression Practical (15%)|Mid-semester Test (20%)|Final Practical Test (40%)
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.

The University reserves the right to amend or remove courses and unit availabilities, as appropriate.