Module Information
Cod y Modiwl
DA10320
Teitl y Modiwl
Ymchwilio'r Byd: Casglu a Dadansoddi Data
Blwyddyn Academaidd
2025/2026
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl
Semester
Semester 2 (Dysgwyd dros 2 semester)
Exclusive (Any Acad Year)
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu
Manylion y cyrsiau
Dulliau Asesu
| Math o Assessiad | Manylion / Hyd Assessiad | Cyfran |
|---|---|---|
| Asesiad Ailsefyll | Semester 1 - Data Analysis report Data analysis report largely comprising table and graph outputs. 300 Words | 15% |
| Asesiad Ailsefyll | Semester 2 - Qualitative techniques Qualitative data analysis techniques report 300 Words | 15% |
| Asesiad Ailsefyll | Semester 1 - Literature Review Literature Review on the theme of 'Environmental Change'. 1500 Words | 25% |
| Asesiad Ailsefyll | Semester 2 - GIS project GIS report 300 Words | 15% |
| Asesiad Ailsefyll | Semester 1 - Google Earth mapping Google Earth mapping project 300 Words | 15% |
| Asesiad Ailsefyll | Semester 2 - Data Analysis report Data analysis report covering inferential statistics 300 Words | 15% |
| Asesiad Semester | Semester 2 - Data Analysis report Data analysis report covering inferential statistics 300 Words | 15% |
| Asesiad Semester | Semester 1 - Literature Review Literature Review on the theme of 'Environmental Change'. 1500 Words | 25% |
| Asesiad Semester | Semester 2 - Qualitative techniques Qualitative data analysis techniques report 300 Words | 15% |
| Asesiad Semester | Semester 2 - GIS project GIS report 300 Words | 15% |
| Asesiad Semester | Semester 1 - Data Analysis report Data analysis report largely comprising table and graph outputs. 300 Words | 15% |
| Asesiad Semester | Semester 1 - Google Earth mapping Google Earth mapping project 300 Words | 15% |
Canlyniadau Dysgu
Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:
Demonstrate understanding of both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods.
Demonstrate analytical capacities, through generating a wide range of datasets.
Demonstrate a more nuanced grasp of what constitutes data within geography and environmental/earth sciences.
Integrate skills in data acquisition, analysis and interpretation to undertake effective research in geography and environmental/earth sciences.
Demonstrate an appreciation of mixed research methods.
Organise and synthesise research findings effectively in written reports.
Disgrifiad cryno
This module is designed to provide students with the fundamental skills and techniques required for the acquisition, analysis and presentation of data in geography and related disciplines.
Following an introduction to the ‘research process’, students complete a series of research projects which are intended to give students practical and applied experience of generating and analysing a wide range of both primary and secondary data sets. These projects are prescribed, giving students experience of data collection and analysis from a breadth of topics in geography and related disciplines.
The first project requires students to write a short literature review on the theme of ‘environmental change. Project 2 provides students with direct experience of independent field work whereby they must collect observation data and begin to use basic descriptive statistical analysis. The third project develops students mapping and quantification skills. The fourth and fifth projects will introduce students to more complex statistical methods and qualitative data analysis techniques, respectively. Finally, the sixth project introduces students to GIS and cartography.
Following an introduction to the ‘research process’, students complete a series of research projects which are intended to give students practical and applied experience of generating and analysing a wide range of both primary and secondary data sets. These projects are prescribed, giving students experience of data collection and analysis from a breadth of topics in geography and related disciplines.
The first project requires students to write a short literature review on the theme of ‘environmental change. Project 2 provides students with direct experience of independent field work whereby they must collect observation data and begin to use basic descriptive statistical analysis. The third project develops students mapping and quantification skills. The fourth and fifth projects will introduce students to more complex statistical methods and qualitative data analysis techniques, respectively. Finally, the sixth project introduces students to GIS and cartography.
Nod
The aim of the module is to teach year 1 students introductory methods to collect, analyse and present geographic data.
Cynnwys
The module is organised around a portfolio of six small research projects, each designed to progressively advance students' research skills. The module is primarily delivered via a series of lectures and linked practicals.
Project 1: Literature Review on the broad theme of environmental change, but with specific focus on a topic of relevance to each student’s own degree scheme.
Project 2: Field data collection and data analysis through the application of descriptive statistics. This will develop students’ graph-making abilities and their capacity to produce clear and effective visualisation of data.
Project 3: Methods for mapping our world: an introduction to mapping, data visualisation and quantification of spatial change.
Project 4: Advanced data analysis through the application of inferential statistical tests.
Project 5: Qualitative data techniques.
Project 6: Introduction to GIS: basic cartography and creation of an accessible map of spatial data.
Project 1: Literature Review on the broad theme of environmental change, but with specific focus on a topic of relevance to each student’s own degree scheme.
Project 2: Field data collection and data analysis through the application of descriptive statistics. This will develop students’ graph-making abilities and their capacity to produce clear and effective visualisation of data.
Project 3: Methods for mapping our world: an introduction to mapping, data visualisation and quantification of spatial change.
Project 4: Advanced data analysis through the application of inferential statistical tests.
Project 5: Qualitative data techniques.
Project 6: Introduction to GIS: basic cartography and creation of an accessible map of spatial data.
Sgiliau Modiwl
| Math o Sgiliau | Manylion Sgiliau |
|---|---|
| Cyfathrebu | By written assessments and geographical information. |
| Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa | Many of the skills developed through this module are transferable to non-academic contexts and students are made aware of their wider applicability. |
| Datrys Problemau | The ability to identify and locate appropriate geographic information sources. Statistical treatment and interpretation of geographic data. |
| Gwaith Tim | Students will undertake projects in groups and group discussion will be a key feature of practicals and workshops. |
| Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun | Independent reading, self-directed learning and independent project work. |
| Rhifedd | The use of statistical analysis, including discriptive statistics, quantifying sampling error and introductory inferential statistics. |
| Sgiliau pwnc penodol | The context and process of geographical research, the aquisition, analysis and presentation of geographical data, key concepts in geography. |
| Sgiliau ymchwil | Writing, thinking and the presentation of information. |
| Technoleg Gwybodaeth | Compentency in using the internet for sources of information, word processing, data analysis and presentation in Excel and use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). |
Nodau
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