bus1ban business analytics

BUSINESS ANALYTICS

BUS1BAN

2017

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In a world where organisations are confronted with a vast amount of information, there is an ever-increasing demand for graduates who can make effective use of data. This subject will help you to become more competent users of information and will develop their understanding of decision-making processes. The subject will assist you to attain an introductory level of statistical literacy as they apply statistical concepts to critical business problems and major social issues.

SchoolLa Trobe Business School

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorIshaq Bhatti

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjects BUS1BUA

Equivalent subjects BUS1BUA

Special conditionsN/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsBusiness AnalyticsPrescribedEliyathamby A Selvanathan, Saroja Selvanathan & Gerald Kelly, 2016Cengage
MediaSubject Learning VideosPrescribedHayat Khan (2016)HK

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Critically analyse the role of information management and data analysis in effective decision-making in organisations

Activities:
Each week students will engage with on-line learning activities followed by a two hour face to face workshop to develop their Quantitative Literacy skills. The learning developed through these activities will be assessed using a formative and summative assessments. The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Inquiry/Research)

02. Describe basic procedures that modern organisations have developed to manage risk

Activities:
Each week students will engage with on-line learning activities followed by a two hour face to face workshop to develop their Quantitative Literacy skills. The learning developed through these activities will be assessed using a formative and summative assessments. The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Inquiry/Research)

03. Select and use appropriate software tools to calculate descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, and forecasting

Activities:
Each week students will engage with on-line learning activities followed by a two hour face to face workshop to develop their Quantitative Literacy skills. The learning developed through these activities will be assessed using a formative and summative assessments. The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Inquiry/Research)

04. Demonstrate an ability to use statistical techniques to form a solution to a problem, and to use and communicate data to support conclusions

Activities:
Each week students will engage with on-line learning activities followed by a two hour face to face workshop to develop their Quantitative Literacy skills. The learning developed through these activities will be assessed using a formative and summative assessments. The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Quantitative Literacy)

05. Select and apply appropriate statistical methodology to a variety of problems relating to social, organisational and business settings

Activities:
Students will apply the learning developed through the weekly on-line/face to face learning activities and formative assessments to a real world problem
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Inquiry/Research)

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Bendigo, 2017, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorIshaq Bhatti

Class requirements

Problem Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."

SeminarWeek: 33 - 42
One 2.0 hours seminar every three weeks on weekdays during the day from week 33 to week 42 and delivered via video conference.
"These optional 4 classes are in addition to regular classes and designed as a general revision and extension session. Weeks 3, 6, 9, 12. They will be video conferenced from Melbourne."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Eight of ten weekly quizzes (online)These quizzes will assess students understanding of the concepts covered in the online videos and weekly workshop activities.1501, 02, 03
One 30-questions review quiz (online)501, 02, 03
Weekly workshop participationStudents will work in groups during the face-to-face workshop. They are expected to actively participate in the group activities (including presentation of their work in class) with evidence of pre-workshop preparation.1001, 02, 03
One 1500-word research projectThe project requires students to analyse a real world survey data using the techniques learned in this subject. Students are required to submit a maximum of 1500-word written report (a maximum of 1000-word excluding charts and tables). Students may be asked to work in groups.2005
One 3-hours final examinationThe Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam5004

China, 2017, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorIshaq Bhatti

Class requirements

Problem Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Eight of ten weekly quizzes (online)These quizzes will assess students understanding of the concepts covered in the online videos and weekly workshop activities.1501, 02, 03
One 30-questions review quiz (online)501, 02, 03
Weekly workshop participationStudents will work in groups during the face-to-face workshop. They are expected to actively participate in the group activities (including presentation of their work in class) with evidence of pre-workshop preparation.1001, 02, 03
One 1500-word research projectThe project requires students to analyse a real world survey data using the techniques learned in this subject. Students are required to submit a maximum of 1500-word written report (a maximum of 1000-word excluding charts and tables). Students may be asked to work in groups.2005
One 3-hours final examinationThe Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam5004

China, 2017, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorIshaq Bhatti

Class requirements

Problem Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Eight of ten weekly quizzes (online)These quizzes will assess students understanding of the concepts covered in the online videos and weekly workshop activities.1501, 02, 03
One 30-questions review quiz (online)501, 02, 03
Weekly workshop participationStudents will work in groups during the face-to-face workshop. They are expected to actively participate in the group activities (including presentation of their work in class) with evidence of pre-workshop preparation.1001, 02, 03
One 1500-word research projectThe project requires students to analyse a real world survey data using the techniques learned in this subject. Students are required to submit a maximum of 1500-word written report (a maximum of 1000-word excluding charts and tables). Students may be asked to work in groups.2005
One 3-hours final examinationThe Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam5004

China, 2017, Week 37-52, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorIshaq Bhatti

Class requirements

Problem Based LearningWeek: 37 - 52
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 52 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Eight of ten weekly quizzes (online)These quizzes will assess students understanding of the concepts covered in the online videos and weekly workshop activities.1501, 02, 03
One 30-questions review quiz (online)501, 02, 03
Weekly workshop participationStudents will work in groups during the face-to-face workshop. They are expected to actively participate in the group activities (including presentation of their work in class) with evidence of pre-workshop preparation.1001, 02, 03
One 1500-word research projectThe project requires students to analyse a real world survey data using the techniques learned in this subject. Students are required to submit a maximum of 1500-word written report (a maximum of 1000-word excluding charts and tables). Students may be asked to work in groups.2005
One 3-hours final examinationThe Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam5004

China, 2017, Week 28-31, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorIshaq Bhatti

Class requirements

Problem Based LearningWeek: 28 - 31
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 28 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Eight of ten weekly quizzes (online)These quizzes will assess students understanding of the concepts covered in the online videos and weekly workshop activities.1501, 02, 03
One 30-questions review quiz (online)501, 02, 03
Weekly workshop participationStudents will work in groups during the face-to-face workshop. They are expected to actively participate in the group activities (including presentation of their work in class) with evidence of pre-workshop preparation.1001, 02, 03
One 1500-word research projectThe project requires students to analyse a real world survey data using the techniques learned in this subject. Students are required to submit a maximum of 1500-word written report (a maximum of 1000-word excluding charts and tables). Students may be asked to work in groups.2005
One 3-hours final examinationThe Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam5004

Dandenong, 2017, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorIshaq Bhatti

Class requirements

Problem Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Eight of ten weekly quizzes (online)These quizzes will assess students understanding of the concepts covered in the online videos and weekly workshop activities.1501, 02, 03
One 30-questions review quiz (online)501, 02, 03
Weekly workshop participationStudents will work in groups during the face-to-face workshop. They are expected to actively participate in the group activities (including presentation of their work in class) with evidence of pre-workshop preparation.1001, 02, 03
One 1500-word research projectThe project requires students to analyse a real world survey data using the techniques learned in this subject. Students are required to submit a maximum of 1500-word written report (a maximum of 1000-word excluding charts and tables). Students may be asked to work in groups.2005
One 3-hours final examinationThe Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam5004

Dandenong, 2017, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorIshaq Bhatti

Class requirements

Problem Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Eight of ten weekly quizzes (online)These quizzes will assess students understanding of the concepts covered in the online videos and weekly workshop activities.1501, 02, 03
One 30-questions review quiz (online)501, 02, 03
Weekly workshop participationStudents will work in groups during the face-to-face workshop. They are expected to actively participate in the group activities (including presentation of their work in class) with evidence of pre-workshop preparation.1001, 02, 03
One 1500-word research projectThe project requires students to analyse a real world survey data using the techniques learned in this subject. Students are required to submit a maximum of 1500-word written report (a maximum of 1000-word excluding charts and tables). Students may be asked to work in groups.2005
One 3-hours final examinationThe Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam5004

Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorIshaq Bhatti

Class requirements

Problem Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."

SeminarWeek: 33 - 42
One 2.0 hours seminar every three weeks on weekdays during the day from week 33 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
"These optional 4 classes are in addition to regular classes and designed as a general revision and extension session. Weeks 3, 6, 9, 12. It will be video conferenced to regional campuses."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Eight of ten weekly quizzes (online)These quizzes will assess students understanding of the concepts covered in the online videos and weekly workshop activities.1501, 02, 03
One 30-questions review quiz (online)501, 02, 03
Weekly workshop participationStudents will work in groups during the face-to-face workshop. They are expected to actively participate in the group activities (including presentation of their work in class) with evidence of pre-workshop preparation.1001, 02, 03
One 1500-word research projectThe project requires students to analyse a real world survey data using the techniques learned in this subject. Students are required to submit a maximum of 1500-word written report (a maximum of 1000-word excluding charts and tables). Students may be asked to work in groups.2005
One 3-hours final examinationThe Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam5004

Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorIshaq Bhatti

Class requirements

Problem Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."

SeminarWeek: 13 - 22
One 2.0 hours seminar every three weeks on weekdays during the day from week 13 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"This optional class is in addition to regular classes and is designed as a general revision session."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Eight of ten weekly quizzes (online)These quizzes will assess students understanding of the concepts covered in the online videos and weekly workshop activities.1501, 02, 03
One 30-questions review quiz (online)501, 02, 03
Weekly workshop participationStudents will work in groups during the face-to-face workshop. They are expected to actively participate in the group activities (including presentation of their work in class) with evidence of pre-workshop preparation.1001, 02, 03
One 1500-word research projectThe project requires students to analyse a real world survey data using the techniques learned in this subject. Students are required to submit a maximum of 1500-word written report (a maximum of 1000-word excluding charts and tables). Students may be asked to work in groups.2005
One 3-hours final examinationThe Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam5004

Melbourne, 2017, Summer, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorIshaq Bhatti

Class requirements

Problem Based LearningWeek: 46
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day in week 46 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1h and 3h of online learning and assessment activities prior to class."

SeminarWeek: 48
One 2.0 hours seminar every three weeks on weekdays during the day in week 48 and delivered via face-to-face.
"These optional 4 classes are in addition to regular classes and designed as a general revision and extension session. Weeks 3, 6, 9, 12."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Eight of ten weekly quizzes (online)These quizzes will assess students understanding of the concepts covered in the online videos and weekly workshop activities.1501, 02, 03
One 30-questions review quiz (online)501, 02, 03
Weekly workshop participationStudents will work in groups during the face-to-face workshop. They are expected to actively participate in the group activities (including presentation of their work in class) with evidence of pre-workshop preparation.1001, 02, 03
One 1500-word research projectThe project requires students to analyse a real world survey data using the techniques learned in this subject. Students are required to submit a maximum of 1500-word written report (a maximum of 1000-word excluding charts and tables). Students may be asked to work in groups.2005
One 3-hours final examinationThe Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam5004

Mildura, 2017, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorIshaq Bhatti

Class requirements

Problem Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."

SeminarWeek: 33 - 42
One 2.0 hours seminar every three weeks on weekdays during the day from week 33 to week 42 and delivered via video conference.
"These optional 4 classes are in addition to regular classes and designed as a general revision and extension session. Weeks 3, 6, 9, 12. They will be video conferenced from Melbourne."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Eight of ten weekly quizzes (online)These quizzes will assess students understanding of the concepts covered in the online videos and weekly workshop activities.1501, 02, 03
One 30-questions review quiz (online)501, 02, 03
Weekly workshop participationStudents will work in groups during the face-to-face workshop. They are expected to actively participate in the group activities (including presentation of their work in class) with evidence of pre-workshop preparation.1001, 02, 03
One 1500-word research projectThe project requires students to analyse a real world survey data using the techniques learned in this subject. Students are required to submit a maximum of 1500-word written report (a maximum of 1000-word excluding charts and tables). Students may be asked to work in groups.2005
One 3-hours final examinationThe Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam5004

Shepparton, 2017, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorIshaq Bhatti

Class requirements

Problem Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."

SeminarWeek: 33 - 42
One 2.0 hours seminar every three weeks on weekdays during the day from week 33 to week 42 and delivered via video conference.
"These optional 4 classes are in addition to regular classes and designed as a general revision and extension session. Weeks 3, 6, 9, 12. They will be video conferenced from Melbourne."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Eight of ten weekly quizzes (online)These quizzes will assess students understanding of the concepts covered in the online videos and weekly workshop activities.1501, 02, 03
One 30-questions review quiz (online)501, 02, 03
Weekly workshop participationStudents will work in groups during the face-to-face workshop. They are expected to actively participate in the group activities (including presentation of their work in class) with evidence of pre-workshop preparation.1001, 02, 03
One 1500-word research projectThe project requires students to analyse a real world survey data using the techniques learned in this subject. Students are required to submit a maximum of 1500-word written report (a maximum of 1000-word excluding charts and tables). Students may be asked to work in groups.2005
One 3-hours final examinationThe Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam5004

Sydney, 2017, Study Period 3, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorIshaq Bhatti

Class requirements

Problem Based Learning
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Eight of ten weekly quizzes (online)These quizzes will assess students understanding of the concepts covered in the online videos and weekly workshop activities.1501, 02, 03
One 30-questions review quiz (online)501, 02, 03
Weekly workshop participationStudents will work in groups during the face-to-face workshop. They are expected to actively participate in the group activities (including presentation of their work in class) with evidence of pre-workshop preparation.1001, 02, 03
One 1500-word research projectThe project requires students to analyse a real world survey data using the techniques learned in this subject. Students are required to submit a maximum of 1500-word written report (a maximum of 1000-word excluding charts and tables). Students may be asked to work in groups.2005
One 3-hours final examinationThe Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam5004

Sydney, 2017, Study Period 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorIshaq Bhatti

Class requirements

Problem Based LearningWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Eight of ten weekly quizzes (online)These quizzes will assess students understanding of the concepts covered in the online videos and weekly workshop activities.1501, 02, 03
One 30-questions review quiz (online)501, 02, 03
Weekly workshop participationStudents will work in groups during the face-to-face workshop. They are expected to actively participate in the group activities (including presentation of their work in class) with evidence of pre-workshop preparation.1001, 02, 03
One 1500-word research projectThe project requires students to analyse a real world survey data using the techniques learned in this subject. Students are required to submit a maximum of 1500-word written report (a maximum of 1000-word excluding charts and tables). Students may be asked to work in groups.2005
One 3-hours final examinationThe Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam5004

Sydney, 2017, Study Period 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorIshaq Bhatti

Class requirements

Problem Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Eight of ten weekly quizzes (online)These quizzes will assess students understanding of the concepts covered in the online videos and weekly workshop activities.1501, 02, 03
One 30-questions review quiz (online)501, 02, 03
Weekly workshop participationStudents will work in groups during the face-to-face workshop. They are expected to actively participate in the group activities (including presentation of their work in class) with evidence of pre-workshop preparation.1001, 02, 03
One 1500-word research projectThe project requires students to analyse a real world survey data using the techniques learned in this subject. Students are required to submit a maximum of 1500-word written report (a maximum of 1000-word excluding charts and tables). Students may be asked to work in groups.2005
One 3-hours final examinationThe Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam5004

Vietnam, 2017, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorIshaq Bhatti

Class requirements

Problem Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Eight of ten weekly quizzes (online)These quizzes will assess students understanding of the concepts covered in the online videos and weekly workshop activities.1501, 02, 03
One 30-questions review quiz (online)501, 02, 03
Weekly workshop participationStudents will work in groups during the face-to-face workshop. They are expected to actively participate in the group activities (including presentation of their work in class) with evidence of pre-workshop preparation.1001, 02, 03
One 1500-word research projectThe project requires students to analyse a real world survey data using the techniques learned in this subject. Students are required to submit a maximum of 1500-word written report (a maximum of 1000-word excluding charts and tables). Students may be asked to work in groups.2005
One 3-hours final examinationThe Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam5004

Vietnam, 2017, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorIshaq Bhatti

Class requirements

Problem Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Eight of ten weekly quizzes (online)These quizzes will assess students understanding of the concepts covered in the online videos and weekly workshop activities.1501, 02, 03
One 30-questions review quiz (online)501, 02, 03
Weekly workshop participationStudents will work in groups during the face-to-face workshop. They are expected to actively participate in the group activities (including presentation of their work in class) with evidence of pre-workshop preparation.1001, 02, 03
One 1500-word research projectThe project requires students to analyse a real world survey data using the techniques learned in this subject. Students are required to submit a maximum of 1500-word written report (a maximum of 1000-word excluding charts and tables). Students may be asked to work in groups.2005
One 3-hours final examinationThe Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam5004