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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.

Unit details and rules

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Science

Study level Undergraduate
Academic unit Mathematics and Statistics Academic Operations
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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None
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None
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None
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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
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2024
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Semester 1 2025
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Semester 2 2025
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Semester 1 2020
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Semester 2 2020
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Semester 1 2021
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Semester 1 2021
Normal day Remote
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Semester 2 2021
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Semester 2 2021
Normal day Remote
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Semester 1 2022
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Semester 1 2022
Normal day Remote
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Semester 2 2022
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Semester 2 2022
Normal day Remote
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Semester 1 2023
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Semester 2 2023
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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