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DATA4103: Data Science Honours Project A
2025 unit information
Independent research can be a life changing experience. In this unit you will complete a research project in the discipline of Data Science. Together with your supervisor, you will identify a suitable research problem and develop a strategy to address it. This may include synthesising and generalising results from the statistical literature, developing novel methodologies or attacking a problem in applied statistics in an innovative way. In terms of assessment, you will communicate the research plan and findings via an oral presentation and a 40 to 60 page honours thesis. Successful completion of your Honours will clearly demonstrate that you have mastered significant research and professional skills for either undertaking a PhD or any variety of future careers.
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| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Mathematics and Statistics Academic Operations |
| Credit points | 6 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. LO1. study and work independently and in teams
- LO2. LO2. manage schedules and resources
- LO3. LO3. propose research that will increase knowledge in the area of interest
- LO4. LO4. know the ethical principles of research and adhere to them
- LO5. LO5. understand quantitative and qualitative approaches to research
- LO6. LO6. conduct a literature review and write it up
- LO7. LO7. investigate a topic under supervision, including data collection and analysis
- LO8. LO8. write a research article that compiles all aspects of the study
- LO9. LO9. demonstrate the ability to orally present ideas and research findings and respond to questions.
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Semester 1 2024
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Semester 2 2024
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 1 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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