Data Processing (B-ODISEE-OWA00R)

This is a translated version. Original version in Dutch.
3 ECTSDutch20 First termFirst term
Arnouts Heidi (coordinator) |  Arnouts Heidi
Kernteam Agro- en biotechnologie St-Niklaas

Aims

The learning outcomes for this course can be consulted here.

Previous knowledge

The general admission requirements and the order of enrolment are to be found in the education and examination regulations.

Is included in these courses of study

Activities

3 ects. Data Processing (B-ODISEE-OWA00s)

3 ECTSDutchFormat: Lecture-practical-assignment20 First termFirst term
Arnouts Heidi
Kernteam Agro- en biotechnologie St-Niklaas

Content

  • descriptive statistics and the correct visualisation of data
  • confidence intervals
  • testing of hypotheses 
  • developping a questionnaire and interpreting results of a questionnaire
  • short introduction to design of studies

Course material

Language of instruction: more information

course is taught in Dutch

Format: more information

Regular students:

  • Theory will be offered through online videos. 
  • On-campus sessions in which questions and excercises will be discussed.
  • One on-campus practical sessions in which the students will have to work with SPSS.
  • One assignment

Distance education:

  • monitored self study. Bachelor Degree students via Distance Education do not attend the on-campus sessions, but will receive the study material and will be in contact with their fellow students (distance learning platforms). Students counselling sessions during the semester will allow you to ask questions about the theory.

The information presented here regarding the organization of classes may change at any time in response to the epidemiological reality. All changes will be communicated via Toledo, stating the correct information which should be applied (at all times).

Evaluation

(B-ODISEE-O70194)

Type : Partial or continuous assessment with (final) exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Written, Paper/Project
Type of questions : Multiple choice, Closed questions, Open questions
Learning material : Course material, Calculator

Explanation

AssessmentGrading scale
TOTAL1-20/20 scale

Regular students

  • project (5/20): for a given problem setting students have to collect data and analyse the data in the correct way. Students have to work on this assignment in team (with 2 or 3 students per team). If it turns out that a student did not actively participate at his/her group assignment, the points of this assignment can be adjusted.
  • open book exam (15/20): all course material (except from bundle with excercises and their solutions) can be used.The exam will take place in November, outside the normal exam period of January.
  • If a grade of 7/20 or less is obtained on the exam or an the project, the result of the OPO is reduced to the result of the component with the lowest grade, in accordance with the training and examination regulations. 

Distance education:

  • project and exam: same as for regular students
  • distance students may choose to work on the project in team or alone

The information presented here regarding the evaluation modalities may change at any time in response to the epidemiological reality. All changes will be communicated via Toledo, stating the correct information which should be applied (at all times).

Information about retaking exams

Exam and project. For the project the student has the choice to retain the initial points or to individually rewrite the project.

If a grade of 7/20 or less is obtained on the exam or an the project, the result of the OPO is reduced to the result of the component with the lowest grade, in accordance with the training and examination regulations.