Applied Data Science

This capstone subject for the Data Science major combines statistical reasoning and practical computing skills to solve challenging problems with big data.

• 1Display data in a manner that highlights its principal structures
• 2Formulate problems presented to them according to data science principles
• 3Organise and structure data for the purposes of analysis, particularly "big data"
• 4Fit and refine models
• 5Understand the dynamics of working in a team
• 6Communicate effectively with team members and non-technical subject matter experts
• 7Harness the collective skills in a team to achieve an efficient outcome
• 8Apply sound ethical principles to ethical issues that arise in data science
• 9Interpret the results of analysis and communicate insights effectively