Assessment 1 - Data Analysis and Visualisation
Overview
Task description:
In this assessment, you will be working independently to create a digital dashboard.
Unit Learning Outcomes assessed:
ULO1: Analyse business problems to generate relevant stakeholder questions and apply data-driven and systems-based approaches to support decision-making.
ULO2: Synthesise data and create a digital dashboard to solve organisational issues including computer and human factors.
ULO3: Evaluate potential IT-enabled solutions under ethical considerations, including how they relate to First Nations Australians.
ULO5: Employ communication skills to work independently through reflective practice.
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Weighting
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Group or Individual
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How I will be assessed
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50% of final grade
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Individual
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Using a 7-Point grading scale
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Submission Requirements
· Report format: You need to submit your assignment using the following template – IFN585_Assessment_1_Template.docxDownload IFN585_Assessment_1_Template.docx
· Tableau dashboard: Screenshots at appropriate places in the report.
· Data sources: Use ABS data and reference appropriately from the following website – https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/people/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-peoplesLinks to an external site.
· Word count: 2,000 words ±10% – see template for word distribution per section. Each section has a ±10% flexibility in word count.
· Citations: Follow APA style. – for more information, see here: https://www.citewrite.qut.edu.au
What you need to do
Assignment Overview
In this assignment, you will take on the role of a Health Policy Analyst working for a national public health organisation. The organisation is evaluating its health equity and accessibility strategy and requires a data-driven approach to assess whether health services and outcomes are distributed fairly across different regions.
There is a concern that urban areas may have better access to healthcare services, while remote Indigenous-majority regions face greater health challenges, such as higher rates of chronic illness, lower life expectancy, or reduced access to preventative care. Your task is to analyse health-related data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), identify key trends, and develop a digital dashboard using Tableau to present insights that will help guide more equitable health policies.
Your report should focus on one or more of the following key aspects:
· Patterns in healthcare accessibility and outcomes across different regions
· Disparities in health conditions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
· Recommendations for policy adjustments to improve health equity
Report Structure & Guidelines
1. Introduction
· Clearly articulate the purpose, scope, and significance of the project.
· Define the objectives of the report in a concise and relevant manner.
· Provide an engaging overview of what the report will cover, linking to broader public health policy challenges.
Rubric Guidelines:
· Exceptional clarity in defining project purpose, scope, and significance.
· Objectives are well-defined and highly relevant.
· The introduction is clear, engaging, and provides a roadmap for the report.
2. Background
· Provide a comprehensive background on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health challenges.
· Use relevant data sources from the ABS to support your discussion.
· Demonstrate strong contextual understanding, including social and economic factors.
· Justify the use of ethical frameworks in the analysis.
Rubric Guidelines:
· Depth and breadth of background research are outstanding.
· Data sources are highly relevant and well-researched.
· Ethical considerations and Indigenous perspectives are thoroughly justified.
3. Findings
· Present key findings from the data analysis, including patterns and trends.
· Provide innovative solutions or insights to address identified issues.
Rubric Guidelines:
· Findings are insightful and well-supported by data.
· Challenges are critically analysed against the backdrop of the ethical theory and Indigenous perspectives with innovative solutions proposed.
4. Conclusion
· Summarise key findings with clarity and precision.
· Reinforce the significance of the report's insights.
· Offer forward-thinking recommendations for health policy improvements.
· Demonstrate critical reflection on the findings and potential next steps.
Rubric Guidelines:
· Summary of findings is clear and succinct.
· Effectively reinforces the report's significance.
· Recommendations are forward-thinking and demonstrate critical reflection.
Tips & Tricks
· Select a single ethical theory and explore it in depth rather than trying to apply multiple theories.
· Refer to one aspect of the AIATSIS framework that aligns with your chosen ethical theory and focus of your analysis.
· See lecture materials and tutorial activities for relevant ethical theories and AIATSIS aspects.
· Keep your dashboard simple and impactful – use clear, well-labelled visualisations that directly support your analysis.
· Be critical of the data – identify limitations or gaps in the ABS dataset and discuss their implications.
· Ensure ethical considerations are practical – focus on real-world applicability rather than overly abstract discussions.
· Use screenshots from Tableau to support your findings in the report.
Feedback:
Under normal circumstances, you will receive marks for each criterion via a Canvas rubric within 10-15 working days of submission. Click on Grades to see your results. Usually the reason for each choice of mark is self-evident, the marker will include some written feedback about your performance. You should use this feedback to strengthen your performance in the next assessment item.
Moderation:
All staff who are assessing your work meet to discuss and compare their judgements before marks or grades are finalised.