Module Details

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Title QUANTITATIVE DATA ANALYSIS AND MANAGEMENT
Code CEPD945
Coordinator Dr CG Jones
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
C.G.Jones2@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2021-22 Level 4 FHEQ Whole Session 5

Aims

1. To build confidence in using English in an academic context, both orally and in writing. 2. To develop skills in research, collaborative learning and producing and delivering presentations. 3. To introduce students to effective data analysis methods and the ability to comment on and share the meaning of data collected.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Students will be able to speak and write English with increased confidence and competence.

(LO2) Students will be able to research a topic and work collaboratively to produce a presentation and deliver it.

(LO3) Students will be able to demonstrate an introductory understanding of using statistical methods to analyse data and communicating their findings to a non-expert audience.

(S1) Teamwork

(S2) Communication skills


Syllabus

 

Introduction to the concepts of 'Big Data', 'Data Mining' and 'Data Analytics' Data presentation and managment Statistics


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Seminar
Description: Each week students will attend 2 x 2hr sessions these will consist of short lecture style sessions interspersed with practical activities and group discussion.
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: The summer school programme consists of standardised module formats where by students attend 6 x 2 hr sessions over a 3 week period.

Self-Directed Learning Description: Activities include assigned reading, optional reading of areas of particular interest, homework tasks, web research and preparation for assessment.


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours   12

        12
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 38
TOTAL HOURS 50

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
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final
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opportunity
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CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
15 minute group presentation Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Final session  15 minutes    25       
Written Essay/Reflection Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Final session  750-850 words    75       

Recommended Texts

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