Data and Analysis unit (ZAB114)

Introduction

In this unit, you will be introduced to mathematical and statistical methods for analysing scientific, business or technical data to inform and support decision-making. You will explore why data is needed and how it is used to make decisions, including how data are collected, analysed, interpreted and presented, and you will learn and apply a suite of common statistical and mathematical methods to generate evidence for decision-making.

You will also be introduced to data management software and learn how to represent and communicate mathematical and statistical information effectively. Through data sets relevant to your discipline, you will learn how to problem solve, generate evidence, and present solutions using data handling and statistical approaches.

 

Summary

Unit name	Data and Analysis
Unit code	ZAB114
Credit points	12.5
College/School	University College
Discipline	Pathways
Coordinator	Mr Robert Lewis
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Introductory

Learning Outcomes

• Describe how data are handled and analysed to support decision making.
• Select and apply data analysis and presentation methods to generate evidence that supports decision-making.
• Interpret and communicate evidence generated from mathematical and statistical analyses.
• Critically reflect on own technical practice and discipline knowledge to generate plans for self-development.

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
			not applicable

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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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Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

ZAB103|ZAB234|ZAS103|ZAS113

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Weekly online 1 to 2 hour tutorial; 1 x half day online workshop per semester. Optional field trips may be offered.
Assessment	AT1: Exploring Data as Evidence (20%)|AT2: Report: Data Analysis (35%)|AT3: Presentation: Communicating Data for Decision Making, with Peer Feedback (45%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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