Assessment overview for BU1007 Principles of Data Analysis for Business

Assessment 1

Assessment 1: Description

You are required to read and explore the case study and the data provided to you in order to prepare a simple statistical report. Statistical report is an organised synthesis of data that span a whole array of forms going from tables of numbers, measures to a text summarising the findings. Statistical reports are particularly interesting because the readers can be overwhelmed by the huge amounts of information in raw format, and without an appropriate preliminary statistical analysis is difficult to make the important points stand out. Graphical display of data and text (explanations / interpretations) are two different yet powerful media that have to be well integrated in your report in order to achieve full potential. The assignment consists of questions and/or data related to a simulated real world business case, which will cover the subject materials from weeks 1 to 3.

Students need to analyse the case using appropriate statistical methods and tests in response to the questions in the case study using MS Excel data analysis tools.

The report must be typed in Microsoft Word format. The word limit is 1000 words (excluding tables, and figures) and students must strictly adhere to this word limit. Report must be typed in 12 point Time New Roman font, double spaced and 2.5 cm margins. Insert tables and graphical displays of your data analysis in the text where appropriate. Use bullet points sparingly. Tables and diagrams must be correctly labelled, numbered and sourced, and accompanied by a brief explanation highlighting the main points or implications. You may include any additional (supporting) information in the appendices at the end of the assessment item. Information in the appendices should only be included if it is referred to in the body of the assignment. In terms of submission, report in either Microsoft Word or PDF format is accepted.

Appropriate referencing is particularly important when direct, indirect and/or paraphrased quotes are being used and/or where facts, figures, ideas, concepts and/or models gained from secondary sources such as web sites, books, journals and other sources are included in the text of your document. Failure to cite sources as they are used will be regarded as plagiarism and could result in the failure of the assignment or subject.

Referencing guides can be found fromhttp://libguides.jcu.edu.au/referencing.

Further details on report writing will be provided on LearnJCU. Guidance on the preparation of the report also will be discussed by tutors during tutorial sessions.

Assessment 2

Assessment 2: Description

Assessment 2 is an online test and is accessible on the LearnJCU subject site-assessment page on July 25, 2025 (Friday) in week 8. You can access the test anytime between 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm (Singapore time) on this date, but as soon as you start your test, you will have 2 hours to complete it. You have one attempt at this test; once you commence the test, you must complete it. It cannot be saved and returned to later. Please pay close attention to the lecturer’s announcement before the test for any possible changes in the access time or due date.

This online test will cover all work up to and including materials covered in weeks 4-6. You may need to use Excel and/or calculator to answer these questions.

As these tests are completed online, you need access to reliable internet. If you do not have reliable internet, then JCU facilities can be used (either using JCU computers or using your own computer connected to the internet via JCU WiFi on campus). It is the responsibility of the student to ensure they have reliable access to internet and technology to undertake these assessments by the due date.

No extensions will be granted for missed exams unless under exceptional circumstances where supporting documentation has been provided (e.g. medical certificate).

Submission:

Be reminded that the test is timed, and from the time you start the test, you will have 2-hours to complete it. You cannot pause and return later. Your answer will be saved when you proceed to the next question.

On completion of the test, click “submit”.

If you encounter technical difficulties, immediately contact [email protected] and [email protected], and explain exactly what has or hasn’t taken place. They will prompt you for the other pertinent details such as computer type, browser etc. Please remember to take a full screenshot of the issue to support your explanation.

Important facts to remember:

1-   It is essential to remember your quiz access time; the quiz will only appear on LearnJCU under the assessment only between 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm (Singapore time) on the due date. Failing to access the quiz during the allotted time will result in zero scores for your quiz.

2-   Once you start a quiz, it cannot be paused. You must complete it within the remaining time. Logging out of LearnJCU or closing your browser does not stop the clock.

3-   If you start the quiz but leave it, close it, or simply do not answer any questions, your score will be submitted as a zero. If you start answering questions but run out of time without finishing the quiz, your current score will automatically be sent to your lecturer.

Before you start:

1-   To avoid any technical problems such as internet drop out or screen freeze, please ensure you are working on a PC/Mac desktop or laptop with a fast and reliable internet connection.

2-   Do not attempt this test on a mobile device, tablet or smartphone.

3-   Do not attempt this test on Internet Explorer.

4-   Please ensure you have a LearnJCU compatible browser such as Chrome or Firefox. There is a web browser checking tool on the login page of LearnJCU:https://learnjcu.jcu.edu.au/

5-   Remember to only use navigation tools embedded in the quiz page. Do not use the back and forward buttons in your browser.

6-   You need to complete your quiz in one session - do not leave and come back to it later.

Assessment 3

Assessment 3: Description

Similar to Assessment 2, Assessment 3 is an Online Exam and will take place within the examination period, after we have finished our learning unit on “Inferential Statistics” which covers weeks 7-10. It is designed to examine students’ knowledge on the concepts covered during that unit. Students will be presented with a case study from which several questions will be asked. It will involve multiple choice and short answer type questions. Students may need to use Excel and/or calculator to answer these questions.

Instructions:

1.   You can access the test during the given access time 7pm-8pm (Singapore time) on the due date.

Please pay close attention to the lecturer’s announcement before the test for any possible changes in the access time or due date. You have one attempt at this test; once you commenced the test, youmust complete it. This test comprises multiple choice and/or fill-in-the-blanks questions that either requires you to select an answer option from given options or provide missing word/words or values.

Excel file workings must be uploaded after you complete the test.

2.   This test is completed online via LearnJCU, so you need access to reliable internet. If you do not have reliable internet, then JCU facilities can be used (either using JCU computers or using the student’s own computer connected to the internet via JCU WiFi on campus). It is the responsibility of the student to ensure they have reliable access to internet and technology to undertake assessments by the due date. No  extensions  will  be  granted  for  missed  tests  unless  under  exceptional  circumstances  where supporting documentation has been provided (e.g. medical certificate).

3.   In the unlikely event that you are too sick to make it to an exam (or some other unexpected event prevents you from getting to the exam), or if you are okay to make it to the exam, but you feel that something has prevented you from doing as well as you normally would (e.g., the neighbours were noisy and you didn't sleep so well, or the bus broke down so you were late, something like that), then you need to fill in an application for special consideration at Special consideration - JCU Australia within TWO university working days after the test date.