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What will I learn on this module?
In this module, you will learn data science lifecycle and foundations, principles, and fundamental statistical methods, techniques and applications in data science. You will explore key areas of data science including question and hypotheses formulation, data collection and cleaning, visualization, statistical inference, predictive modelling, and decision-making. You will learn fundamental aspects of probability and statistics to equip you to lead standard data analysis projects in industry and research. The module will covers broad topics such as:
• Foundations of Data Science
• Principles and techniques of Data Science
• Review and evaluation of Data Science methods, techniques and tools
How will I learn on this module?
The module includes a combination of methods to support learning, including lectures and computer based seminars/workshops allowing you to put the theory from lectures into practice. Topics will normally be introduced in lectures and explored through real world examples and practical exercises (helping you develop the required knowledge and understanding) and guided learning activities. You will be encouraged to develop independent learning skills to explore further in the subject area and take benefit from Northumbria University’s Enterprise Data Analytic Clinic organised by the Institute of Coding (IoC).
How will I be supported academically on this module?
You will be given advice and feedback on your formative assessment (e.g., lab exercises) during the timetabled classes. In addition, the module’s site on the Blackboard Learning Portal will be used to provide extensive supporting material. You will be given detailed feedback on your summative assignment clearly identifying both the weaknesses and strong points of the work.
What will I be expected to read on this module?
All modules at Northumbria include a range of reading materials that students are expected to engage with. The reading list for this module can be found at: http://readinglists.northumbria.ac.uk
(Reading List service online guide for academic staff this containing contact details for the Reading List team – http://library.northumbria.ac.uk/readinglists)
What will I be expected to achieve?
Knowledge & Understanding:
1. Demonstrate critical understanding of foundations and principles of data science
2. Demonstrate deep knowledge of fundamental statistical methods, techniques and applications in data science
Intellectual / Professional skills & abilities:
3. Critically assess, select, and apply data collection and cleaning, visualization, statistical inference, predictive modelling, and decision making for statistical analysis in the context of applied data analysis problems
4. Critically evaluate the choice of data science techniques and tools for particular scenarios
Personal Values Attributes (Global / Cultural awareness, Ethics, Curiosity) (PVA):
5. Build a critical awareness of professional, legal, cultural and ethical issues surrounding analysis, exploration, protection and dissemination of data in the context of your role as a data scientist
How will I be assessed?
Formative assessment: Exercises provided and carried out within practical classes and workshops will build up to form a basis of the summative assessment. Feedback will be given during these practical classes and workshops and/or through discussions on the Blackboard Learning Portal’s discussion board.
Summative assessments: A written assignment (4000 words)– to select, apply and evaluate a choice of data science methods, techniques, and tools on a sizeable dataset (100%) and will test MLOs 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
Feedback: You will be given detailed feedback on the assignment clearly identifying both the weaknesses and strong points of the work.
Pre-requisite(s)
An undergraduate degree with major in computing and information sciences or mathematical and statistical disciplines with applied computing components
Co-requisite(s)
None
Module abstract
The aim of this module is to provide you with the data science lifecycle and foundations and principles of data science, and fundamental statistical methods, techniques and applications in data science. It explores key areas of data science including question formulation, data collection and cleaning, visualization, statistical inference, predictive modelling, and decision-making. It will help you learn about fundamental aspects of probability and statistics to equip you to lead standard data analysis projects in industry and research. The module will teach you how to use probability to deal with uncertainty, ways of visualizing and preparing data for statistical analysis in the context of applied data analysis problems, and hypothesis testing, predictive analysis from the point of view of regression. The module will covers topics such as foundations of Data Science including visualisation, hypothesis testing, prediction and regression; principles and techniques of Data Science including the Data Science Lifecycle, Data Design, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleaning, Probability and Generalization, Linear Regression, Classification and Statistical Inference.
This module includes a combination of methods to support learning, including lectures and lab based seminars/workshops allowing you to put the theory from lectures into practice. Topics will normally be introduced in lectures and explored further through real world examples and practical exercises (helping you develop the knowledge and understanding needed) and guided independent learning activities. You will be encouraged to develop independent learning skills to explore further in the field of data science and take benefit from Northumbria University’s Enterprise Data Analytic Clinic through the Institute of Coding (IoC) within the CIS department.
Course info
Credits 20
Level of Study Postgraduate
Mode of Study 2 years full-time with Advanced Practice
3 other options available
Department Computer and Information Sciences
Location City Campus, Northumbria University
City Newcastle
Start September 2023
Full time Courses starting in 2023 are primarily delivered via on-campus face to face learning but may include elements of online learning. We continue to monitor government and local authority guidance in relation to Covid-19 and we are ready and able to flex accordingly to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff.
Contact time is subject to increase or decrease in line with additional restrictions imposed by the government or the University in the interest of maintaining the health and safety and wellbeing of students, staff, and visitors, potentially to a full online offer, should further restrictions be deemed necessary in future. Our online activity will be delivered through Blackboard Ultra, enabling collaboration, connection and engagement with materials and people.
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