QAC 201Z
Winter 2021
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01
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| Crosslisting:
GOVT 201Z, NS&B 280Z, PSYC 280Z |
| Course Cluster and Certificates: Applied Data Science Certificate |
In this project-based course, you will have the opportunity to answer questions that you feel passionately about through independent research based on existing data. You will develop skills in generating testable hypotheses, conducting a literature review, preparing data for analysis, conducting descriptive and inferential statistical analyses, and presenting research findings. The course offers one-on-one support, ample opportunities to work with other students, and training in the skills required to complete a project of your own design. These skills will prepare you to work in many different research labs across the University that collect empirical data. It is also an opportunity to fulfill an important requirement in several different majors. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM QAC, SBS QAC |
| Course Format: Laboratory Course | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (BIOL)(CADS)(DATA-MN)(EDST-MN)(EDST)(GOVT)(GOVT-American)(INFO-MN)(NS&B)(PSYC) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 - Winter Session Short | | Special Attributes: CQC |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
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Primary source journal articles on your chosen research topic. Video tutorials and associate readings covering introductory statistical topics.
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Examinations and Assignments:
: One research paper; 4 on-line exams; several lab assignments and a final poster/oral presentation. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
PLEASE NOTE:
Grading mode: student choice.
Only graded courses can satisfy the requirements for the data analysis minor and the applied data science certificate. Courses completed with a CR/U grading mode will not satisfy the requirements of the two programs. |
| Instructor(s): Nazzaro,Valerie L. Times: .MTWRF. 02:00PM-04:00PM; .MTWRF. 10:00AM-12:00PM; Location: ONLINE; ONLINE; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 15 | | SR major: 3 | JR major: 3 | | |
| Seats Available: 1 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 3 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: 2 | FR: 2 |
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| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
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