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Data Visualisation
Module SOCM029 for 2018/9

Postgraduate Module Descriptor

SOCM029: Data Visualisation

This module descriptor refers to the 2018/9 academic year.

Module Aims

The main aims of the module are:

To understand and apply principles of data visualization
To develop skills in capturing and managing data for visualisation
To analyze subject relevant data sets using data visualisation techniques
To learn to quantitatively and qualitatively evaluate existing visualizations
To further develop skills in using the ggplot2 package for R and related packages for data visualisation.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
This module's assessment will evaluate your achievement of the ILOs listed here - you will see reference to these ILO numbers in the details of the assessment for this module.
On successfully completing the programme you will be able to:
Module-Specific Skills	1. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of R for data visualisation 2. understand code in R and implement appropriate commands to perform relevant analyses 3. Understand principles of and appropriate use of data visualization to communicate data analysis.
Discipline-Specific Skills	4. Develop coding skills in a way that results in high level of synergies with quantitative research skills. 5. manipulate data in R and use the appropriate analytic tools. 6. interpret output from each program and draw appropriate inference regarding the hypotheses being tested.
Personal and Key Skills	7. Demonstrate understanding of computing skills 8. Demonstrate understanding of data management skills