MATH09002 2018 Data Analysis and Information Management
Full Title
Data Analysis and Information Management
Transcript Title
Data Analysis and Information
Code
MATH09002
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
MATH - Mathematics
Department
ESCI - Environmental Science
Level
09 - NFQ Level 9
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2018 - Full Academic Year 2018-19
End Term
2019 - Full Academic Year 2019-20
Author(s)
Padraig McGourty
Description
This module will equip the learner with the skills to professionally analyse, intrepret and communicate technical information in the area of the biological and environmental sciences. Includes data gathering, data management, data visualization, design and analysis of scientific experiments, hypothesis testing, linear modelling and data analysis using appropriate statistical software.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Organise and Manipulate data using appropriate software
2.
Demonstrate that they can graphically display and numerical summarise data using appropriate descriptive statistics
3.
Apply probability and probability distributions to data analysis
4.
Choose and apply appropriate tests of hypotheses based on a research problem and the characteristics of a dataset
5.
Model the relationships between variables using regression analysis
6.
Use an appropriate statistical software package to perform statistical analysis of data
Teaching and Learning Strategies
The teaching methods used will be a combination of online lectures, self study, on line tutorials, problem solving exercises and computer based learning.
Module Assessment Strategies
The student will be assessed by means of both summative and formative assessment. The summative assessment will consist of three practical based projects where the student will be examined on both their theoretical knowledge of data analysis and statistics and their use of statistical analysis software to apply this knowledge with the emphasis on the practical application of statistics. They will also take an end of module exam which will concentrate on their theoretical knowledge
The student will also have access to online self-assessment quizzes as part of the formative assessment. These quizzes will allow the student to monitor their own progress on the module as well as identify any knowledge gaps they may have.
Repeat Assessments
The student will be given a oppurtunity to do a repeat practical project covering the learning outcomes assessed in the projects detailed in the assessment strategy if they do not meet the requirements to pass the module and their project work was of a sub standard level.
Indicative Syllabus
Descriptive Statistics
- Classification of data into types.
- Graphical Representation of data including frequency tables and charts
- Measures of Central Tendency, Position and Dispersion.
- Skewness
Probability
- Laws of Probability
- Algebra of Events
- Mutually Exclusive Events
- Independent Events
- Probability Distributions
- Normal Distribution
- Binomial Distribution
- Poisson Distribution
Sampling Theory
- Sample selection methods based on study design
- Sample Size
- Estimation
- Point and Interval estimates
Hypothesis Tests for Means and Proportions
- Introduction to Hypothesis Testing
- One Sample, Independent Samples and Paired Samples t-tests
- One-Way ANOVA and related Post Hoc Tests
- Repeated Measures ANOVA and related Post Hoc Tests
Correlation and Regression
- Pearson's Correlation Co-efficient
- Significance of the correlation co-efficient
- Relationship Modelling
Non Parametric Tests
- Introduction to Non-Parametric hypothesis tests
- Chi-Square test for association
- Mann-Whitney test
- Kruskal Wallis test
- Wilcoxon signed-rank test
- Spearman's Rho
Use of statistical Packages for data analysis
- Introduction to SPSS
- Introduction to R
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
50 %
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
50 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Practical Project - Descriptive Statistics | Project | Individual Project | 15 % | Week 5 | 1,2,6 |
| 2 | Practical Project - Hypothesis Tests | Project | Individual Project | 20 % | Week 9 | 3,4,6 |
| 3 | Practical Project - Regression Analysis | Project | Individual Project | 15 % | Week 13 | 5,6 |
| 4 | Moodle Quizzes | Formative | Multiple Choice/Short Answer Test | - % | OnGoing |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Final Exam | Final Exam | Closed Book Exam | 50 % | End of Semester | |
Online Learning Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Lecture | Distance Learning Suite | Lecture | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
| Tutorial | Distance Learning Suite | Practical Tutorial | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
Total Online Learning Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 2.00 Hours
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
N/A