ANALYSING BUSINESS DATA
BUS1BAN
2020
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-ordinatorMary Ma
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
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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Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMary Ma
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) | The online quizzes will assess students' understanding of the concepts covered in the online videos and weekly workshop activities. Best 4 out of 5 online quizzes will contribute towards each student's final grade. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| In-class exercises & pre-workshop questions. | Students are expected to complete weekly exercises in class, with evidence of pre-workshop preparation. Best 5 out of 7 in-class exercise marks & best 8 out of 10 pre-workshop preparation marks will contribute towards each student's final grade. Broadly equivalent to 1000 words. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 1000-word research project (equivalent to 1000 words) | The research project requires students to analyse real world data using techniques learned in this subject. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 2-hour final examination (Equivalent to 2000 words) | The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam. | 50 | 04, 05 |
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMary Ma
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) | The online quizzes will assess students' understanding of the concepts covered in the online videos and weekly workshop activities. Best 4 out of 5 online quizzes will contribute towards each student's final grade. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| In-class exercises & pre-workshop questions. | Students are expected to complete weekly exercises in class, with evidence of pre-workshop preparation. Best 5 out of 7 in-class exercise marks & best 8 out of 10 pre-workshop preparation marks will contribute towards each student's final grade. Broadly equivalent to 1000 words. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 1000-word research project (equivalent to 1000 words) | The research project requires students to analyse real world data using techniques learned in this subject. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 2-hour final examination (Equivalent to 2000 words) | The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam. | 50 | 04, 05 |
Carlton (CarltonCollegeSport), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMary Ma
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) | The online quizzes will assess students' understanding of the concepts covered in the online videos and weekly workshop activities. Best 4 out of 5 online quizzes will contribute towards each student's final grade. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| In-class exercises & pre-workshop questions. | Students are expected to complete weekly exercises in class, with evidence of pre-workshop preparation. Best 5 out of 7 in-class exercise marks & best 8 out of 10 pre-workshop preparation marks will contribute towards each student's final grade. Broadly equivalent to 1000 words. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 1000-word research project (equivalent to 1000 words) | The research project requires students to analyse real world data using techniques learned in this subject. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 2-hour final examination (Equivalent to 2000 words) | The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam. | 50 | 04, 05 |
China (ECNU), 2020, Week 37-52, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMary Ma
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) | The online quizzes will assess students' understanding of the concepts covered in the online videos and weekly workshop activities. Best 4 out of 5 online quizzes will contribute towards each student's final grade. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| In-class exercises & pre-workshop questions. | Students are expected to complete weekly exercises in class, with evidence of pre-workshop preparation. Best 5 out of 7 in-class exercise marks & best 8 out of 10 pre-workshop preparation marks will contribute towards each student's final grade. Broadly equivalent to 1000 words. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 1000-word research project (equivalent to 1000 words) | The research project requires students to analyse real world data using techniques learned in this subject. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 2-hour final examination (Equivalent to 2000 words) | The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam. | 50 | 04, 05 |
China (ECNU), 2020, Week 28-31, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMary Ma
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) | The online quizzes will assess students' understanding of the concepts covered in the online videos and weekly workshop activities. Best 4 out of 5 online quizzes will contribute towards each student's final grade. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| In-class exercises & pre-workshop questions. | Students are expected to complete weekly exercises in class, with evidence of pre-workshop preparation. Best 5 out of 7 in-class exercise marks & best 8 out of 10 pre-workshop preparation marks will contribute towards each student's final grade. Broadly equivalent to 1000 words. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 1000-word research project (equivalent to 1000 words) | The research project requires students to analyse real world data using techniques learned in this subject. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 2-hour final examination (Equivalent to 2000 words) | The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam. | 50 | 04, 05 |
China (SiChuanUni), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMary Ma
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) | The online quizzes will assess students' understanding of the concepts covered in the online videos and weekly workshop activities. Best 4 out of 5 online quizzes will contribute towards each student's final grade. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| In-class exercises & pre-workshop questions. | Students are expected to complete weekly exercises in class, with evidence of pre-workshop preparation. Best 5 out of 7 in-class exercise marks & best 8 out of 10 pre-workshop preparation marks will contribute towards each student's final grade. Broadly equivalent to 1000 words. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 1000-word research project (equivalent to 1000 words) | The research project requires students to analyse real world data using techniques learned in this subject. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 2-hour final examination (Equivalent to 2000 words) | The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam. | 50 | 04, 05 |
China (SiChuanUni), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMary Ma
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) | The online quizzes will assess students' understanding of the concepts covered in the online videos and weekly workshop activities. Best 4 out of 5 online quizzes will contribute towards each student's final grade. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| In-class exercises & pre-workshop questions. | Students are expected to complete weekly exercises in class, with evidence of pre-workshop preparation. Best 5 out of 7 in-class exercise marks & best 8 out of 10 pre-workshop preparation marks will contribute towards each student's final grade. Broadly equivalent to 1000 words. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 1000-word research project (equivalent to 1000 words) | The research project requires students to analyse real world data using techniques learned in this subject. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 2-hour final examination (Equivalent to 2000 words) | The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam. | 50 | 04, 05 |
Chisholm311(ChisholmInstitute), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMary Ma
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) | The online quizzes will assess students' understanding of the concepts covered in the online videos and weekly workshop activities. Best 4 out of 5 online quizzes will contribute towards each student's final grade. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| In-class exercises & pre-workshop questions. | Students are expected to complete weekly exercises in class, with evidence of pre-workshop preparation. Best 5 out of 7 in-class exercise marks & best 8 out of 10 pre-workshop preparation marks will contribute towards each student's final grade. Broadly equivalent to 1000 words. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 1000-word research project (equivalent to 1000 words) | The research project requires students to analyse real world data using techniques learned in this subject. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 2-hour final examination (Equivalent to 2000 words) | The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam. | 50 | 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMary Ma
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) | The online quizzes will assess students' understanding of the concepts covered in the online videos and weekly workshop activities. Best 4 out of 5 online quizzes will contribute towards each student's final grade. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| In-class exercises & pre-workshop questions. | Students are expected to complete weekly exercises in class, with evidence of pre-workshop preparation. Best 5 out of 7 in-class exercise marks & best 8 out of 10 pre-workshop preparation marks will contribute towards each student's final grade. Broadly equivalent to 1000 words. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 1000-word research project (equivalent to 1000 words) | The research project requires students to analyse real world data using techniques learned in this subject. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 2-hour final examination (Equivalent to 2000 words) | The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam. | 50 | 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMary Ma
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) | The online quizzes will assess students' understanding of the concepts covered in the online videos and weekly workshop activities. Best 4 out of 5 online quizzes will contribute towards each student's final grade. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| In-class exercises & pre-workshop questions. | Students are expected to complete weekly exercises in class, with evidence of pre-workshop preparation. Best 5 out of 7 in-class exercise marks & best 8 out of 10 pre-workshop preparation marks will contribute towards each student's final grade. Broadly equivalent to 1000 words. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 1000-word research project (equivalent to 1000 words) | The research project requires students to analyse real world data using techniques learned in this subject. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 2-hour final examination (Equivalent to 2000 words) | The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam. | 50 | 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2020, LTU Term 5, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMary Ma
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
37
-
42
Two 2.0 hours workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 37 to week 42
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) | The online quizzes will assess students' understanding of the concepts covered in the online videos and weekly workshop activities. Best 4 out of 5 online quizzes will contribute towards each student's final grade. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| In-class exercises & pre-workshop questions. | Students are expected to complete weekly exercises in class, with evidence of pre-workshop preparation. Best 5 out of 7 in-class exercise marks & best 8 out of 10 pre-workshop preparation marks will contribute towards each student's final grade. Broadly equivalent to 1000 words. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 1000-word research project (equivalent to 1000 words) | The research project requires students to analyse real world data using techniques learned in this subject. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 2-hour final examination (Equivalent to 2000 words) | The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam. | 50 | 04, 05 |
Mildura, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMary Ma
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) | The online quizzes will assess students' understanding of the concepts covered in the online videos and weekly workshop activities. Best 4 out of 5 online quizzes will contribute towards each student's final grade. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| In-class exercises & pre-workshop questions. | Students are expected to complete weekly exercises in class, with evidence of pre-workshop preparation. Best 5 out of 7 in-class exercise marks & best 8 out of 10 pre-workshop preparation marks will contribute towards each student's final grade. Broadly equivalent to 1000 words. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 1000-word research project (equivalent to 1000 words) | The research project requires students to analyse real world data using techniques learned in this subject. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 2-hour final examination (Equivalent to 2000 words) | The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam. | 50 | 04, 05 |
Shepparton, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMary Ma
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) | The online quizzes will assess students' understanding of the concepts covered in the online videos and weekly workshop activities. Best 4 out of 5 online quizzes will contribute towards each student's final grade. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| In-class exercises & pre-workshop questions. | Students are expected to complete weekly exercises in class, with evidence of pre-workshop preparation. Best 5 out of 7 in-class exercise marks & best 8 out of 10 pre-workshop preparation marks will contribute towards each student's final grade. Broadly equivalent to 1000 words. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 1000-word research project (equivalent to 1000 words) | The research project requires students to analyse real world data using techniques learned in this subject. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 2-hour final examination (Equivalent to 2000 words) | The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam. | 50 | 04, 05 |
Sydney, 2020, Study Period 3, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMary Ma
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) | The online quizzes will assess students' understanding of the concepts covered in the online videos and weekly workshop activities. Best 4 out of 5 online quizzes will contribute towards each student's final grade. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| In-class exercises & pre-workshop questions. | Students are expected to complete weekly exercises in class, with evidence of pre-workshop preparation. Best 5 out of 7 in-class exercise marks & best 8 out of 10 pre-workshop preparation marks will contribute towards each student's final grade. Broadly equivalent to 1000 words. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 1000-word research project (equivalent to 1000 words) | The research project requires students to analyse real world data using techniques learned in this subject. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 2-hour final examination (Equivalent to 2000 words) | The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam. | 50 | 04, 05 |
Sydney, 2020, Study Period 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMary Ma
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) | The online quizzes will assess students' understanding of the concepts covered in the online videos and weekly workshop activities. Best 4 out of 5 online quizzes will contribute towards each student's final grade. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| In-class exercises & pre-workshop questions. | Students are expected to complete weekly exercises in class, with evidence of pre-workshop preparation. Best 5 out of 7 in-class exercise marks & best 8 out of 10 pre-workshop preparation marks will contribute towards each student's final grade. Broadly equivalent to 1000 words. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 1000-word research project (equivalent to 1000 words) | The research project requires students to analyse real world data using techniques learned in this subject. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 2-hour final examination (Equivalent to 2000 words) | The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam. | 50 | 04, 05 |
Sydney, 2020, Study Period 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMary Ma
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) | The online quizzes will assess students' understanding of the concepts covered in the online videos and weekly workshop activities. Best 4 out of 5 online quizzes will contribute towards each student's final grade. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| In-class exercises & pre-workshop questions. | Students are expected to complete weekly exercises in class, with evidence of pre-workshop preparation. Best 5 out of 7 in-class exercise marks & best 8 out of 10 pre-workshop preparation marks will contribute towards each student's final grade. Broadly equivalent to 1000 words. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 1000-word research project (equivalent to 1000 words) | The research project requires students to analyse real world data using techniques learned in this subject. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 2-hour final examination (Equivalent to 2000 words) | The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam. | 50 | 04, 05 |
Vietnam (Hanoi University), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMary Ma
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) | The online quizzes will assess students' understanding of the concepts covered in the online videos and weekly workshop activities. Best 4 out of 5 online quizzes will contribute towards each student's final grade. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| In-class exercises & pre-workshop questions. | Students are expected to complete weekly exercises in class, with evidence of pre-workshop preparation. Best 5 out of 7 in-class exercise marks & best 8 out of 10 pre-workshop preparation marks will contribute towards each student's final grade. Broadly equivalent to 1000 words. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 1000-word research project (equivalent to 1000 words) | The research project requires students to analyse real world data using techniques learned in this subject. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 2-hour final examination (Equivalent to 2000 words) | The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam. | 50 | 04, 05 |
Vietnam (Hanoi University), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMary Ma
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) | The online quizzes will assess students' understanding of the concepts covered in the online videos and weekly workshop activities. Best 4 out of 5 online quizzes will contribute towards each student's final grade. | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| In-class exercises & pre-workshop questions. | Students are expected to complete weekly exercises in class, with evidence of pre-workshop preparation. Best 5 out of 7 in-class exercise marks & best 8 out of 10 pre-workshop preparation marks will contribute towards each student's final grade. Broadly equivalent to 1000 words. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 1000-word research project (equivalent to 1000 words) | The research project requires students to analyse real world data using techniques learned in this subject. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 2-hour final examination (Equivalent to 2000 words) | The Graduate Capability of Quantitative Literacy will be reported on the basis of student performance in the final exam. | 50 | 04, 05 |