Learning Area Leader: Mr Mark Comas
Unit 3 – Data Analytics (Code: DIDA33)
Description
In this unit students apply the problem-solving methodology to analyse data using software tools such as database, spreadsheet and data visualisation software to create data visualisations. Students develop an understanding of the analysis, design and development stages of the problem-solving methodology.
Areas of Study 1 - Data analytics
In this area of study, students identify, select and extract authentic data from large repositories. They manipulate the data to present findings as data visualisations in response to teacher-provided solution requirements and designs. Students use database, spreadsheet and data visualisation software tools to undertake the problem-solving activities of manipulation, validation and testing in the development stage.
Outcome
On completion of this unit the student should be able to interpret teacher-provided solution requirements and designs, extract data from large repositories, manipulate and cleanse data, conduct statistical analysis and develop data visualisations to display findings.
Area of Study 2 - Data analytics: analysis and design
In this area of study, students independently determine and propose a research question and collect and analyse data from both primary and secondary sources. This is the first part of the School-assessed Task, involving analysis and design, with the second part undertaken in Unit 4, Area of Study 1.
Outcome
On completion of this unit the student should be able to propose a research question, formulate a project plan, collect and prepare data, and generate design ideas and a preferred design for creating infographics and/or dynamic data visualisations.
Unit 4 – Data Analytics (Code: DIDA44)
Description
In this unit students focus on determining the findings of a research question by developing infographics and/or dynamic data visualisations based on large complex data sets, consider data breaches and investigate the security strategies used by an organisation to protect data and information from cyber security threats.
Areas of Study 1 - Data analytics: development and evaluation
In this area of study, students develop the design they prepared in Unit 3, Area of Study 2 into infographics and/or dynamic data visualisations that address a research question by applying the problem-solving methodology stages of development and evaluation.
Outcome
On completion of this unit the student should be able to develop and evaluate infographics and/or dynamic data visualisations that meet requirements and assess the effectiveness of the project plan.
Area of Study 2 - Cybersecurity: data security
Major data breaches involving large Australian companies and businesses have increased over the last few years. These have impacted millions of Australians. In this area of study, students investigate emerging trends in cyber security and focus on data and information security and its importance to organisations.
Outcome
On completion of this unit the student should be able to respond to a teacher-provided case study to analyse the impact of a data breach on an organisation, identify and evaluate threats, evaluate current security strategies and make recommendations to improve security strategies.
Unit 3 & 4 Assessment
· Unit 3 School Assessed Coursework = 10%
· Unit 4 School Assessed Coursework = 10%
· School Assessed Task = 30%
· Written Examination = 50%