Stage 5 · SC5-DA2-01
Data Science 2
Advanced data science. Evaluating evidence, scientific claims, big data, predictive modelling and the role of data in decision-making.
Lessons
8 total1
Evaluating scientific claims
Is this headline actually backed by evidence?
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Validity and reliability
Are you measuring what you think — and would you get the same answer twice?
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3
Big data and collection methods
From surveys to sensors — how scientists collect data at scale.
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4
Predictive modelling
Use data to forecast what happens next.
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5
Statistical analysis in science
Numbers don't lie — but they need to be interpreted carefully.
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6
Data science in decision-making
How evidence-based decisions are made in science and society.
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7
Evaluating secondary sources
Not all sources are equal — here's how to judge them.
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8
Data science in context
Apply your data skills to a real scientific question.
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Syllabus Outcomes
- SC5-DA2-01 Assesses the use of scientific knowledge and data in evidence-based decisions