Critical Evaluation in Data Science

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
MATH X106
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Course ID
207607
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

Critical appraisal of the design, application and communication of data science.

  • Data, The World And You
  • Visualising Data
  • Dealing With Chance

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate the use of basic probability to solve word problems
  • Critically analyse and improve data collection designs
  • Compose appropriate graphics to visualise patterns in data
  • Articulate the importance of statistics in modern scientific research

Prerequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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