James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023
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MA5821 - Visual Analytics for Data Scientists using SAS
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2023 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| Prerequisites: | 9CP OF POSTGRADUATE SUBJECTS INCLUDING MA5820 AND MA5800 |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering |
Subject Description
- This subject will introduce students to practical applications and concepts involved in advanced statistical modelling in SAS. Topics include: linear modelling with multiple predictor variables that may be continuous or categorical in nature; Conditional Probability and the odds ratio; drawing inferences; checking model diagnostics and model selection; techniques for coping with data that are temporally or spatially correlated.
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate sound knowledge of the basic principles and theories that underpin advanced statistical modelling methods
- effectively integrate and execute advanced statistical modelling theories and processes in SAS software to solve authentic problems
- retrieve, analyse, synthesise and evaluate outputs produced using advanced statistical modelling methods in SAS software
- engage effectively with others to critically examine different approaches to advanced statistical problems
Subject Assessment
- Written > Literature review - (40%) - Individual
- Written > Workbook - (60%) - Individual
Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.
Availabilities
Cairns Nguma-bada, Study Period 81, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 26 Jan 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 16 Jan 2023 to Friday, 03 Mar 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Carla Ewels |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Neil Fraser |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Restrictions: | Enrolment is restricted. |
| Enrolment Restrictions: | Students in KeyPath Courses |
Cairns Nguma-bada, Study Period 85, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 14 Sep 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 04 Sep 2023 to Friday, 20 Oct 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Neil Fraser DR Carla Ewels |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Carla Ewels DR Justin Sexton MR Mostafa Shaikh DR Neil Fraser |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Restrictions: | Enrolment is restricted. |
| Enrolment Restrictions: | Students in KeyPath Courses |
JCU Online, Study Period 81, External | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 26 Jan 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 16 Jan 2023 to Friday, 03 Mar 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Carla Ewels |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Neil Fraser |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
|
| Method of delivery: | Online - JCU |
| Restrictions: | Enrolment is restricted. |
| Enrolment Restrictions: | Students in KeyPath Courses |
JCU Online, Study Period 85, External | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 14 Sep 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 04 Sep 2023 to Friday, 20 Oct 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Neil Fraser DR Carla Ewels |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Carla Ewels DR Justin Sexton MR Mostafa Shaikh DR Neil Fraser |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
|
| Method of delivery: | Online - JCU |
| Restrictions: | Enrolment is restricted. |
| Enrolment Restrictions: | Students in KeyPath Courses |