bus1ban analysing business data
ANALYSING BUSINESS DATA
BUS1BAN
2018
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 a more competent user of information and will enable you to develop an understanding of decision-making processes. The subject will assist you to attain an introductory level of statistical literacy and 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 Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Business Analytics | Prescribed | Eliyathamby A Selvanathan, Saroja Selvanathan & Gerald Kelly, 2016 | Cengage |
| Media | Subject Learning Videos | Prescribed | Hayat 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)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2018, 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."
LectureWeek: 31 - 42
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
"This optional class is in addition to regular classes and designed as a general revision and extension session."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | 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. Broadly equivalent to 500 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 30-questions review quiz (online) | Broadly equivalent to 200 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Weekly workshop participation | Students 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. Equivalent to 500 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 1000-word research project | The project requires students to analyse a real world survey data using the techniques learned in this subject. Students are required to submit a written report (a maximum of 1000-word excluding charts and tables). Students may be asked to work in groups. | 20 | 05 |
| One 3-hours final examination | The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam | 50 | 04 |
China, 2018, 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 element | Comments | % | 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. Broadly equivalent to 500 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 30-questions review quiz (online) | Broadly equivalent to 200 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Weekly workshop participation | Students 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. Equivalent to 500 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 1000-word research project | The project requires students to analyse a real world survey data using the techniques learned in this subject. Students are required to submit a written report (a maximum of 1000-word excluding charts and tables). Students may be asked to work in groups. | 20 | 05 |
| One 3-hours final examination | The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam | 50 | 04 |
China, 2018, 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 element | Comments | % | 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. Broadly equivalent to 500 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 30-questions review quiz (online) | Broadly equivalent to 200 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Weekly workshop participation | Students 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. Equivalent to 500 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 1000-word research project | The project requires students to analyse a real world survey data using the techniques learned in this subject. Students are required to submit a written report (a maximum of 1000-word excluding charts and tables). Students may be asked to work in groups. | 20 | 05 |
| One 3-hours final examination | The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam | 50 | 04 |
China, 2018, 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 element | Comments | % | 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. Broadly equivalent to 500 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 30-questions review quiz (online) | Broadly equivalent to 200 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Weekly workshop participation | Students 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. Equivalent to 500 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 1000-word research project | The project requires students to analyse a real world survey data using the techniques learned in this subject. Students are required to submit a written report (a maximum of 1000-word excluding charts and tables). Students may be asked to work in groups. | 20 | 05 |
| One 3-hours final examination | The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam | 50 | 04 |
China, 2018, 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 element | Comments | % | 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. Broadly equivalent to 500 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 30-questions review quiz (online) | Broadly equivalent to 200 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Weekly workshop participation | Students 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. Equivalent to 500 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 1000-word research project | The project requires students to analyse a real world survey data using the techniques learned in this subject. Students are required to submit a written report (a maximum of 1000-word excluding charts and tables). Students may be asked to work in groups. | 20 | 05 |
| One 3-hours final examination | The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam | 50 | 04 |
Dandenong, 2018, 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 element | Comments | % | 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. Broadly equivalent to 500 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 30-questions review quiz (online) | Broadly equivalent to 200 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Weekly workshop participation | Students 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. Equivalent to 500 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 1000-word research project | The project requires students to analyse a real world survey data using the techniques learned in this subject. Students are required to submit a written report (a maximum of 1000-word excluding charts and tables). Students may be asked to work in groups. | 20 | 05 |
| One 3-hours final examination | The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam | 50 | 04 |
Dandenong, 2018, 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 element | Comments | % | 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. Broadly equivalent to 500 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 30-questions review quiz (online) | Broadly equivalent to 200 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Weekly workshop participation | Students 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. Equivalent to 500 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 1000-word research project | The project requires students to analyse a real world survey data using the techniques learned in this subject. Students are required to submit a written report (a maximum of 1000-word excluding charts and tables). Students may be asked to work in groups. | 20 | 05 |
| One 3-hours final examination | The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam | 50 | 04 |
Melbourne, 2018, 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."
LectureWeek: 31 - 42
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
"This optional class is in addition to regular classes and designed as a general revision and extension session."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | 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. Broadly equivalent to 500 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 30-questions review quiz (online) | Broadly equivalent to 200 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Weekly workshop participation | Students 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. Equivalent to 500 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 1000-word research project | The project requires students to analyse a real world survey data using the techniques learned in this subject. Students are required to submit a written report (a maximum of 1000-word excluding charts and tables). Students may be asked to work in groups. | 20 | 05 |
| One 3-hours final examination | The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam | 50 | 04 |
Melbourne, 2018, 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."
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"This optional class is in addition to regular classes and designed as a general revision and extension session."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | 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. Broadly equivalent to 500 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 30-questions review quiz (online) | Broadly equivalent to 200 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Weekly workshop participation | Students 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. Equivalent to 500 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 1000-word research project | The project requires students to analyse a real world survey data using the techniques learned in this subject. Students are required to submit a written report (a maximum of 1000-word excluding charts and tables). Students may be asked to work in groups. | 20 | 05 |
| One 3-hours final examination | The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam | 50 | 04 |
Melbourne, 2018, 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."
LectureWeek: 46
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day in week 46 and delivered via face-to-face.
"This optional class is in addition to regular classes and designed as a general revision and extension session."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | 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. Broadly equivalent to 500 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 30-questions review quiz (online) | Broadly equivalent to 200 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Weekly workshop participation | Students 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. Equivalent to 500 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 1000-word research project | The project requires students to analyse a real world survey data using the techniques learned in this subject. Students are required to submit a written report (a maximum of 1000-word excluding charts and tables). Students may be asked to work in groups. | 20 | 05 |
| One 3-hours final examination | The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam | 50 | 04 |
Mildura, 2018, 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."
LectureWeek: 31 - 42
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
"This optional class is in addition to regular classes and designed as a general revision and extension session."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | 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. Broadly equivalent to 500 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 30-questions review quiz (online) | Broadly equivalent to 200 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Weekly workshop participation | Students 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. Equivalent to 500 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 1000-word research project | The project requires students to analyse a real world survey data using the techniques learned in this subject. Students are required to submit a written report (a maximum of 1000-word excluding charts and tables). Students may be asked to work in groups. | 20 | 05 |
| One 3-hours final examination | The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam | 50 | 04 |
Shepparton, 2018, 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."
LectureWeek: 31 - 42
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
"This optional class is in addition to regular classes and designed as a general revision and extension session."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | 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. Broadly equivalent to 500 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 30-questions review quiz (online) | Broadly equivalent to 200 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Weekly workshop participation | Students 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. Equivalent to 500 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 1000-word research project | The project requires students to analyse a real world survey data using the techniques learned in this subject. Students are required to submit a written report (a maximum of 1000-word excluding charts and tables). Students may be asked to work in groups. | 20 | 05 |
| One 3-hours final examination | The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam | 50 | 04 |
Sydney, 2018, 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 element | Comments | % | 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. Broadly equivalent to 500 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 30-questions review quiz (online) | Broadly equivalent to 200 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Weekly workshop participation | Students 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. Equivalent to 500 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 1000-word research project | The project requires students to analyse a real world survey data using the techniques learned in this subject. Students are required to submit a written report (a maximum of 1000-word excluding charts and tables). Students may be asked to work in groups. | 20 | 05 |
| One 3-hours final examination | The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam | 50 | 04 |
Sydney, 2018, 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 element | Comments | % | 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. Broadly equivalent to 500 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 30-questions review quiz (online) | Broadly equivalent to 200 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Weekly workshop participation | Students 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. Equivalent to 500 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 1000-word research project | The project requires students to analyse a real world survey data using the techniques learned in this subject. Students are required to submit a written report (a maximum of 1000-word excluding charts and tables). Students may be asked to work in groups. | 20 | 05 |
| One 3-hours final examination | The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam | 50 | 04 |
Sydney, 2018, 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 element | Comments | % | 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. Broadly equivalent to 500 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 30-questions review quiz (online) | Broadly equivalent to 200 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Weekly workshop participation | Students 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. Equivalent to 500 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 1000-word research project | The project requires students to analyse a real world survey data using the techniques learned in this subject. Students are required to submit a written report (a maximum of 1000-word excluding charts and tables). Students may be asked to work in groups. | 20 | 05 |
| One 3-hours final examination | The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam | 50 | 04 |
Vietnam, 2018, 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 element | Comments | % | 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. Broadly equivalent to 500 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 30-questions review quiz (online) | Broadly equivalent to 200 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Weekly workshop participation | Students 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. Equivalent to 500 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 1000-word research project | The project requires students to analyse a real world survey data using the techniques learned in this subject. Students are required to submit a written report (a maximum of 1000-word excluding charts and tables). Students may be asked to work in groups. | 20 | 05 |
| One 3-hours final examination | The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam | 50 | 04 |
Vietnam, 2018, 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 element | Comments | % | 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. Broadly equivalent to 500 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 30-questions review quiz (online) | Broadly equivalent to 200 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Weekly workshop participation | Students 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. Equivalent to 500 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 1000-word research project | The project requires students to analyse a real world survey data using the techniques learned in this subject. Students are required to submit a written report (a maximum of 1000-word excluding charts and tables). Students may be asked to work in groups. | 20 | 05 |
| One 3-hours final examination | The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam | 50 | 04 |