ANALYSING BUSINESS DATA
BUS1BAN
2019
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.
School: La Trobe Business School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Dinh Phan
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: BUS1BUA
Equivalent subjects: BUS1BUA
Special conditions: N/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)
Bendigo, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Mary Ma
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop 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 400 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 15-questions review quiz (online) | Broadly equivalent to 100 words. | 5 | 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 |
| Research Project 1: Survey based data collection and descriptive analysis | 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 500-words excluding charts and tables). Students may be asked to work in groups. | 12 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Research Project 2: Inferential statistics and regression analysis | In this project, students will analyse real world data to test research hypothesis using the tools of inferential statistics and regression analysis. Students are required to submit a written report (a maximum of 600-words excluding charts, tables and references). Students may be asked to work in groups. | 13 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 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 (2400-words equivalent). | 50 | 04, 05 |
China (ECNU), 2019, Week 37-52, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Mary Ma
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 37 - 52
One 2.0 hours workshop 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 400 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 15-questions review quiz (online) | Broadly equivalent to 100 words. | 5 | 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 |
| Research Project 1: Survey based data collection and descriptive analysis | 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 500-words excluding charts and tables). Students may be asked to work in groups. | 12 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Research Project 2: Inferential statistics and regression analysis | In this project, students will analyse real world data to test research hypothesis using the tools of inferential statistics and regression analysis. Students are required to submit a written report (a maximum of 600-words excluding charts, tables and references). Students may be asked to work in groups. | 13 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 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 (2400-words equivalent). | 50 | 04, 05 |
China (ECNU), 2019, Week 28-31, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ishaq Bhatti
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 28 - 31
One 2.0 hours workshop 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 400 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 15-questions review quiz (online) | Broadly equivalent to 100 words. | 5 | 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 |
| Research Project 1: Survey based data collection and descriptive analysis | 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 500-words excluding charts and tables). Students may be asked to work in groups. | 12 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Research Project 2: Inferential statistics and regression analysis | In this project, students will analyse real world data to test research hypothesis using the tools of inferential statistics and regression analysis. Students are required to submit a written report (a maximum of 600-words excluding charts, tables and references). Students may be asked to work in groups. | 13 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 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 (2400-words equivalent). | 50 | 04, 05 |
China (SiChuanUni), 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Mary Ma
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop 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 400 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 15-questions review quiz (online) | Broadly equivalent to 100 words. | 5 | 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 |
| Research Project 1: Survey based data collection and descriptive analysis | 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 500-words excluding charts and tables). Students may be asked to work in groups. | 12 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Research Project 2: Inferential statistics and regression analysis | In this project, students will analyse real world data to test research hypothesis using the tools of inferential statistics and regression analysis. Students are required to submit a written report (a maximum of 600-words excluding charts, tables and references). Students may be asked to work in groups. | 13 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 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 (2400-words equivalent). | 50 | 04, 05 |
China (SiChuanUni), 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ishaq Bhatti
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop 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 400 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 15-questions review quiz (online) | Broadly equivalent to 100 words. | 5 | 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 |
| Research Project 1: Survey based data collection and descriptive analysis | 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 500-words excluding charts and tables). Students may be asked to work in groups. | 12 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Research Project 2: Inferential statistics and regression analysis | In this project, students will analyse real world data to test research hypothesis using the tools of inferential statistics and regression analysis. Students are required to submit a written report (a maximum of 600-words excluding charts, tables and references). Students may be asked to work in groups. | 13 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 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 (2400-words equivalent). | 50 | 04, 05 |
Chisholm311(ChisholmInstitute), 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Mary Ma
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop 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 400 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 15-questions review quiz (online) | Broadly equivalent to 100 words. | 5 | 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 |
| Research Project 1: Survey based data collection and descriptive analysis | 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 500-words excluding charts and tables). Students may be asked to work in groups. | 12 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Research Project 2: Inferential statistics and regression analysis | In this project, students will analyse real world data to test research hypothesis using the tools of inferential statistics and regression analysis. Students are required to submit a written report (a maximum of 600-words excluding charts, tables and references). Students may be asked to work in groups. | 13 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 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 (2400-words equivalent). | 50 | 04, 05 |
Chisholm311(ChisholmInstitute), 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ishaq Bhatti
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop 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 400 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 15-questions review quiz (online) | Broadly equivalent to 100 words. | 5 | 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 |
| Research Project 1: Survey based data collection and descriptive analysis | 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 500-words excluding charts and tables). Students may be asked to work in groups. | 12 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Research Project 2: Inferential statistics and regression analysis | In this project, students will analyse real world data to test research hypothesis using the tools of inferential statistics and regression analysis. Students are required to submit a written report (a maximum of 600-words excluding charts, tables and references). Students may be asked to work in groups. | 13 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 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 (2400-words equivalent). | 50 | 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Mary Ma
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop 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."
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 400 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 15-questions review quiz (online) | Broadly equivalent to 100 words. | 5 | 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 |
| Research Project 1: Survey based data collection and descriptive analysis | 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 500-words excluding charts and tables). Students may be asked to work in groups. | 12 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Research Project 2: Inferential statistics and regression analysis | In this project, students will analyse real world data to test research hypothesis using the tools of inferential statistics and regression analysis. Students are required to submit a written report (a maximum of 600-words excluding charts, tables and references). Students may be asked to work in groups. | 13 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 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 (2400-words equivalent). | 50 | 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ishaq Bhatti
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop 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 400 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 15-questions review quiz (online) | Broadly equivalent to 100 words. | 5 | 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 |
| Research Project 1: Survey based data collection and descriptive analysis | 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 500-words excluding charts and tables). Students may be asked to work in groups. | 12 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Research Project 2: Inferential statistics and regression analysis | In this project, students will analyse real world data to test research hypothesis using the tools of inferential statistics and regression analysis. Students are required to submit a written report (a maximum of 600-words excluding charts, tables and references). Students may be asked to work in groups. | 13 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 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 (2400-words equivalent). | 50 | 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2019, Summer, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Dinh Phan
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 45
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day in week 45 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."
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 400 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 15-questions review quiz (online) | Broadly equivalent to 100 words. | 5 | 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 |
| Research Project 1: Survey based data collection and descriptive analysis | 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 500-words excluding charts and tables). Students may be asked to work in groups. | 12 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Research Project 2: Inferential statistics and regression analysis | In this project, students will analyse real world data to test research hypothesis using the tools of inferential statistics and regression analysis. Students are required to submit a written report (a maximum of 600-words excluding charts, tables and references). Students may be asked to work in groups. | 13 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 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 (2400-words equivalent). | 50 | 04, 05 |
Mildura, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Mary Ma
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop 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."
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 400 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 15-questions review quiz (online) | Broadly equivalent to 100 words. | 5 | 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 |
| Research Project 1: Survey based data collection and descriptive analysis | 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 500-words excluding charts and tables). Students may be asked to work in groups. | 12 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Research Project 2: Inferential statistics and regression analysis | In this project, students will analyse real world data to test research hypothesis using the tools of inferential statistics and regression analysis. Students are required to submit a written report (a maximum of 600-words excluding charts, tables and references). Students may be asked to work in groups. | 13 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 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 (2400-words equivalent). | 50 | 04, 05 |
Shepparton, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Mary Ma
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop 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."
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 400 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 15-questions review quiz (online) | Broadly equivalent to 100 words. | 5 | 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 |
| Research Project 1: Survey based data collection and descriptive analysis | 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 500-words excluding charts and tables). Students may be asked to work in groups. | 12 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Research Project 2: Inferential statistics and regression analysis | In this project, students will analyse real world data to test research hypothesis using the tools of inferential statistics and regression analysis. Students are required to submit a written report (a maximum of 600-words excluding charts, tables and references). Students may be asked to work in groups. | 13 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 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 (2400-words equivalent). | 50 | 04, 05 |
Sydney, 2019, Study Period 3, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Dinh Phan
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 46
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day in week 46 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 400 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 15-questions review quiz (online) | Broadly equivalent to 100 words. | 5 | 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 |
| Research Project 1: Survey based data collection and descriptive analysis | 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 500-words excluding charts and tables). Students may be asked to work in groups. | 12 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Research Project 2: Inferential statistics and regression analysis | In this project, students will analyse real world data to test research hypothesis using the tools of inferential statistics and regression analysis. Students are required to submit a written report (a maximum of 600-words excluding charts, tables and references). Students may be asked to work in groups. | 13 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 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 (2400-words equivalent). | 50 | 04, 05 |
Sydney, 2019, Study Period 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Mary Ma
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.0 hours workshop 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 400 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 15-questions review quiz (online) | Broadly equivalent to 100 words. | 5 | 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 |
| Research Project 1: Survey based data collection and descriptive analysis | 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 500-words excluding charts and tables). Students may be asked to work in groups. | 12 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Research Project 2: Inferential statistics and regression analysis | In this project, students will analyse real world data to test research hypothesis using the tools of inferential statistics and regression analysis. Students are required to submit a written report (a maximum of 600-words excluding charts, tables and references). Students may be asked to work in groups. | 13 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 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 (2400-words equivalent). | 50 | 04, 05 |
Sydney, 2019, Study Period 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ishaq Bhatti
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop 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 400 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 15-questions review quiz (online) | Broadly equivalent to 100 words. | 5 | 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 |
| Research Project 1: Survey based data collection and descriptive analysis | 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 500-words excluding charts and tables). Students may be asked to work in groups. | 12 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Research Project 2: Inferential statistics and regression analysis | In this project, students will analyse real world data to test research hypothesis using the tools of inferential statistics and regression analysis. Students are required to submit a written report (a maximum of 600-words excluding charts, tables and references). Students may be asked to work in groups. | 13 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 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 (2400-words equivalent). | 50 | 04, 05 |
Vietnam (Hanoi University), 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Mary Ma
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop 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 400 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 15-questions review quiz (online) | Broadly equivalent to 100 words. | 5 | 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 |
| Research Project 1: Survey based data collection and descriptive analysis | 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 500-words excluding charts and tables). Students may be asked to work in groups. | 12 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Research Project 2: Inferential statistics and regression analysis | In this project, students will analyse real world data to test research hypothesis using the tools of inferential statistics and regression analysis. Students are required to submit a written report (a maximum of 600-words excluding charts, tables and references). Students may be asked to work in groups. | 13 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 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 (2400-words equivalent). | 50 | 04, 05 |
Vietnam (Hanoi University), 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ishaq Bhatti
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop 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 400 words. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 15-questions review quiz (online) | Broadly equivalent to 100 words. | 5 | 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 |
| Research Project 1: Survey based data collection and descriptive analysis | 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 500-words excluding charts and tables). Students may be asked to work in groups. | 12 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Research Project 2: Inferential statistics and regression analysis | In this project, students will analyse real world data to test research hypothesis using the tools of inferential statistics and regression analysis. Students are required to submit a written report (a maximum of 600-words excluding charts, tables and references). Students may be asked to work in groups. | 13 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 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 (2400-words equivalent). | 50 | 04, 05 |