Bachelor of Science Honours in Data Science

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

• Use terminology, concepts, principles, and theories in written and/or oral communication correctly.
• Critically appraise the relationship among concepts and principles of Data Science discipline.
• Apply knowledge effectively to propose solutions to problems in the field of interest within the Data Science discipline.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

• Reflect explicit recognition of the diversity, complexity, and multi-dimensionality of a context and how it affects the work being undertaken.
• Demonstrate the provision of relevant information pertaining to the strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities of the context for addressing specific problems.
• Identify relevant role players and resources contributing to the resolution of specific problems.
• Describe all relevant factors pertaining to the context and performances in these contexts and how they affect the work being undertaken.
• Identify critical factors impacting practical problems from the perspective of the discipline.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

• Know the ethical implications of various kinds of research and act accordingly.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:

• Apply reasoning skills by expressing own opinions clearly and coherently, justifying a position and presenting it logically, systematically using properly substantiated arguments.
• Demonstrate awareness of audience and capability in using different modes of communication (oral and written) and discipline-specific conventions.
• Utilize different techniques and strategies for communicating results.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:

• Demonstrate logical thinking, including identification of flawed reasoning in a text.
• Demonstrate inductive and deductive thinking skills.
• Demonstrate thinking and reasoning with self-reflexivity at the appropriate level.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:

• Identify a research problem.
• Consult appropriate literature.
• Select methodologies appropriate for addressing the research problem.
• Undertake data collection, presentation, analysis, and interpretation of data.
• Produce a written report of the research project, including findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:

• Identify the central theme(s) of the essay.
• Extract and explain competing arguments.
• Provide a knowledgeable perspective to the debate.
• Derive a conclusion that fills the gap.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 8:

• Structure the essay by showing understanding of the question and indicating the direction of the answer through laying out the subsections of the essay and their linkages with the overall theme.
• Operationalize the topic by stating clearly the context in which its basic concepts and assumptions are to be evaluated in the essay.
• Debate the subject matter by developing logically coherent arguments and citing illustrative examples.
• Draw a conclusion consistent with the arguments raised in the essay and suggest possible outcomes of alternative initiatives at addressing the subject matter.
• Present the essay according to appropriate and recommended word processing and referencing protocol.

Integrated Assessment:

• Formulate and carry out a research project, report on it, and critically review current literature in the Data Science spectrum.
• Ensure credibility in assessment through clear and rigorous procedures and practices, in keeping with the principles of fairness, validity, reliability, and practicability.
• Use self-and peer assessment, formal examinations, written reports, creation and presentation of data science artifacts, and oral presentations for assessment.