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Data Exploration and Basic Statistics for Data Science		 Sheridan
 
  I: Administrative Information   II: Course Details   III: Topical Outline(s)  Printable Version
 

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Section I: Administrative Information
  Total hours: 42.0
Credit Value: 3.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Winter 2019
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Program(s): Data Science
Program Coordinator(s): N/A
Course Leader or Contact: N/A
Version: 20190107_01
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: Post-secondary education in a field related to computer science or mathematics is recommended. Alternatively, students would benefit from a basic understanding of programming concepts. This course is offered face-to-face and online. For the face-to-face course, the sessions may include a variety of interactive and engaging activities including discussions, group activities, and case studies. Readings, video, and podcasts may be provided online, on Sheridan's Learning and Teaching Environment (SLATE), to support class activities and reinforce material covered during class sessions. Assignment details will be provided in class and on the Learning Management System. For the online course, all instruction is delivered through a LMS. For the online course only, there will be no face-to-face meetings. Online learning involves assigned weekly readings, research, assignments, quizzes, and discussion forums. Some courses may include live online class sessions which will involve learner participation. Students will need reliable access to a computer and the internet.
 
 
Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
Students learn how to use statistical methods for collecting, analyzing, interpreting and presenting data. Students apply descriptive statistics to problems to describe and interpret data. Students explore inferential statistics for making probability decisions and accurate predictions. Students use software in performing analysis.

Program Context

 
Data Science Program Coordinator(s): N/A
This course is a mandatory course in the Data Science Certificate


Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

  Critical Performance:
By the end of this course, students will have demonstrated the ability to develop a statistical hypothesis and analyze data using statistical techniques and software.
 
Learning Outcomes:

To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated the ability to:

  1. Apply descriptive statistical methods to data
  2. Use statistical analysis software to explore and analyze data
  3. Use probability theory to evaluate the probability of real world events
  4. Evaluate the probability of real world events involving the normal distribution
  5. Apply sampling distribution tools and estimation techniques
  6. Apply a hypothesis test to data analysis problems
  7. Interpret correlation coefficient and regression line equations

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

 Evaluation Plan: ONLINE
 Assignment 125.0%
 Assignment 235.0%
 Quizzes (4 x 10%)40.0%
Total100.0%



Evaluation Plan: IN-CLASS
 Assignment 125.0%
 Assignment 235.0%
 Quizzes (4 x10 %)40.0%
Total100.0%

Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure:
TEST AND ASSIGNMENT PROTOCOL The following protocol applies to every course offered by the Faculty of Continuing and Professional Studies 1. Students are responsible for staying abreast of test dates and times, as well as due dates and any special instructions for submitting assignments and projects as supplied to the class by the instructor. 2. Students must write all tests at the specified date and time. Missed tests, in-class/online activities, assignments and presentations are awarded a mark of zero. The penalty for late submission of written assignments is a loss of 10% per day for up to five business days (excluding Sundays and statutory holidays), after which, a grade of zero is assigned. Business days include any day that the college is open for business, whether the student has scheduled classes that day or not. An extension or make-up opportunity may be approved by the instructor at his or her discretion.

Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Colleges and Universities requirements:

 

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) - Office of the Registrar
Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement of the course learning outcomes through previous relevant work/life experience, service, self-study and training on the job. This course is eligible for challenge through the following method(s):

  • Challenge Exam
    Notes:  
  • Portfolio
    Notes:  
 
 
Section III: Topical Outline
Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.
Print Instruction Mode Professor Applicable Student Group(s)
In-Class N/A Continuing and Professional Studies: On-Campus Students
Online N/A Continuing and Professional Studies: Online Students

Sheridan Policies

It is recommended that students read the following policies in relation to course outlines:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Copyright
  • Intellectual Property
  • Respectful Behaviour
  • Accessible Learning
All Sheridan policies can be viewed on the Sheridan policy website.

Appropriate use of generative Artificial Intelligence tools: In alignment with Sheridan's Academic Integrity Policy, students should consult with their professors and/or refer to evaluation instructions regarding the appropriate use, or prohibition, of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for coursework. Turnitin AI detection software may be used by faculty members to screen assignment submissions or exams for unauthorized use of artificial intelligence.

Course Outline Changes: The information contained in this Course Outline including but not limited to faculty and program information and course description is subject to change without notice. Nothing in this Course Outline should be viewed as a representation, offer and/or warranty. Students are responsible for reading the Important Notice and Disclaimer which applies to Programs and Courses.
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