Overview

In this unit, you will be introduced to important principles for undertaking research in the field of Data Science. The skills developed and knowledge acquired from this unit will prepare you to conduct and communicate your own research, as well as to be knowledgeable and critical interpreters of research more … For more content click the Read More button below. You will be introduced to the principles of research design, research ethics, and research methods and techniques of data collection and analysis appropriate to Data Science research generally. These skills will then be applied to the development, and written and oral communication of a research proposal.

Offerings

S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Simon Clarke

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Zachari Swiecki

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Review and critique research literature and findings from a wide range of sources in data science;

2.

Communicate research findings orally and in writing;

3.

Explain the technical, ethical and professional issues that may arise in data science research and demonstrate them in practice;

4.

Evaluate, select and justify research methods and techniques appropriate to particular projects in data science;

5.

Integrate research skills into effective team and project work;

6.

Develop a research project and produce a proposal explaining the project and its design.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment

1 - Assignments
2 - Informal workshop presentations
3 - Research proposal presentation
4 - Written research proposal

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload