Course Title: Analyse data and report results

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2012

Course Code: MATH5334C

Course Title: Analyse data and report results

School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5283 - Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Pathology Testing)

Course Contact: Amberlee Mitton

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8053

Course Contact Email: amberlee.mitton@rmit.edu.au@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Namrita Kaul

9925 4309

namrita.kaul@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 80

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

Pre-Requisites MSL924001A - Process and interpret data 

 

Course Description

This unit of competency covers the ability to perform scientific calculations, analyse trends and uncertainty in data and report results within the required timeframe.

 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MSL925001A Analyse data and report results

Element:

1. Perform scientific calculations

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Ensure raw data are consistent with expectations and reasonable ranges
1.2 Calculate scientific quantities involving algebraic, power, exponential and/or logarithmic functions
1.3 Ensure calculated quantities are consistent with estimations
1.4 Present results using the appropriate units, uncertainties and number of significant figures
 

Element:

2. Analyse trends and relationships in data

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Determine linear and non-linear relationships between sets of data
2.2 Prepare and analyse control charts to determine if a process is in control
2.3 Identify possible causes for out-of-control condition
2.4 Follow enterprise procedures to return process to in-control operation
 

Element:

3. Determine variation and/or uncertainty in data distributions

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Organise raw data into appropriate frequency distributions
3.2 Calculate means, medians, modes, ranges and standard deviations for ungrouped and grouped data
3.3 Interpret frequency distributions to determine the characteristics of the sample or population
3.4 Calculate standard deviations and confidence limits for means and replicates
3.5 Estimate the uncertainty in measurements using statistical analysis
3.6 Determine data acceptability using statistical tests and enterprise procedures
 

Element:

4. Check for aberrant results

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Identify results that cannot be reconciled with sample, sample documentation, testing procedures and/or expected outcomes
4.2 Determine appropriate actions in consultation with supervisor as required
 

Element:

5. Report results

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Use charts, tables and graphs to present results in the required format
5.2 Verify that entry of data and results are correct
5.3 Prepare reports in a format and style consistent with their intended use and enterprise guidelines
5.4 Communicate results within the specified time and in accordance with enterprise confidentiality and security guidelines
 


Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

1. Lectures

2. Online learning activites

3. Computer Based tutorials


Teaching Schedule

Week Starting Week No Topic EoC
9th July 1 • Introduction to Statistics
• Basic Statistics
• Descriptive Statistics
 
16th July
 
2 • Continue with previous week
• Equations involving pH, [H], [OH], buffer calculations, Ka, pKa, Kb, pKb, Kw
• Henderson – Hasselbach equation
 
23rd July
 
3 • Correlation
• Linear and Non-Linear relationship between data
 
30th July
 
4 • Normal Distribution
• Control Charts
 
6th August 5 • Continue with Control Charts
• Types of Control charts
 
13th August 6 1. Normal Distribution
2. z scores calculations
 
20th August 7 • Calculating confidence limits for the means
• More on Normal Distribution
• Revision for mid sem
 
27th August 8 Mid semester exams  
3rd Sept 9
  • Conducting Statistical Tests
  • . z-test
 
10h Sept 10
  • t-test and using Minitab
 
17th Sept 11
  • Conducting Chi-square and using Minitab
 
24th Sept 12
  • Mid Semester Break
 
1st Oct 13
  • Conducting ANOVA and using Minitab
 
8th Oct   14
  •     Case studies based on all statistical tests
 
15th Oct 15
  •  Continue with previous week.
 
22nd Oct 16 Revision  
29th Oct 17 Exams  


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Handouts on MyStudies RMIT

Class room activities


Overview of Assessment

Assessments for this course typically consist of:
• Class activities
• Assignments
• Presentations
• Exams


Assessment Tasks

The following tasks will be conducted during the semester:

  • Two assignments (10% each)
  • Mid sem exam(30%)
  • Minitab exam(10%)
  • End of sem exam(40%)

(More details will be provided during the classes)


Assessment Matrix

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