Data Analysis and Presentation unit (JFA207)

Hobart

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

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	5/7/2026	27/7/2026	30/8/2026	24/10/2026

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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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

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	$1,192.00	$1,192.00	not applicable	$3,030.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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² Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
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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.

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