MATHS 7107 - Data Taming

North Terrace Campus - Trimester 2 - 2024

This course is a practical introduction to the practice of wrangling, finding relationships in, and making predictions from, messy datasets using statistical methods. The course introduces the principles of tidy data, types of data and data formats, exploratory data analysis, data transformation, as well as model fitting and prediction using statistical machine learning tools. A focus will be to introduce R programming for data science applications, particularly through real-world case studies.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code MATHS 7107
    Course Data Taming
    Coordinating Unit Mathematical Sciences
    Term Trimester 2
    Level Postgraduate Coursework
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 3 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N
    Restrictions Not available to students in the MMaSc
    Course Description This course is a practical introduction to the practice of wrangling, finding relationships in, and making predictions from, messy datasets using statistical methods. The course introduces the principles of tidy data, types of data and data formats, exploratory data analysis, data transformation, as well as model fitting and prediction using statistical machine learning tools. A focus will be to introduce R programming for data science applications, particularly through real-world case studies.
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Anthony Mays

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. Describe the principles of data taming and approaches used to tidy data.
    2. Identify the different types of data and data variables.
    3. Select from data analysis and visualisation techniques to create a linear model and make predictions from it.
    4. Execute techniques to transform, reduce and summarise data in order to visualise it.
    5. Articulate the ideas that data scientists consider when looking at data.
    6. Communicate professionally on the application of linear models through the use of real-world case studies.
    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)

    Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth

    Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.

    1,3,4

    Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving

    Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.

    2,3

    Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills

    Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.

    6

    Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness

    Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.

    5

    Attribute 7: Digital capabilities

    Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.

    1,2,3,4,5
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    All required resources will be provided through MyUni.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    This course uses a flipped classroom approach -- there will be prescribed material to consume in preparation for a weekly active learning session, as well as tutorials and computer labs.
    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    This is a 3-unit course. In the semester or trimester format, you are expected to allocate the following study time to fully meet the Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) for this course. Please note that students work at different paces, so this indicates the approximate time required to complete this course.

    Learning Activity Hours / Week Duration Total
    Online Learning Activities 2 hours 12 weeks 24 hours
    Face to Face Learning Activities 2 hours 12 weeks 24 hours
    Independent Study 4 hours 12 weeks 24 hours
    Assessment Tasks 5 hours 12 weeks 60 hours
    Total 156 hours


    Learning Activities Summary
    You will be required to complete the online learning activities available on MyUni prior to regular face-to-face learning sessions. Through these autonomous tasks, you will have time to process new concepts and build foundational knowledge around them. In the face-to-face sessions, you will get a chance to apply that learning to build new skills and address real-world problems.
  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    Task Due Weighting Learning Outcomes
    Assignments (x 3) Weeks 4/8/12 30% All
    Mid-trimester quiz Week 9 20% All
    Final Exam Exam period 50% All
    Assessment Related Requirements
    Exam Hurdle

    In order to pass the course students must achieve a score of 40% or more in the final exam.
    Assessment Detail

    No information currently available.

    Submission
    Unless otherwise specified, submit all of your assessments to the Assignments space in the MyUni course site for this course. For written assessments, your submissions will go through Turnitin to check for originality. Make sure your submissions adhere to the University of Adelaide Academic Integrity policies
    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

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