Course Standards

2026-2027 Academic Year

DRAFT CMS until August 14, 2026.

CL86 Data Analytics II

Course Type: LCO

Standard/Objective NumberStandard/ObjectiveCourse WeightRBT Designation
1.00Apply Advanced Statistical Methods15%-
1.01Understand and apply advanced statistical techniques such as regression analysis, ANOVA, and hypothesis testing.--
1.02Interpret and communicate results of a data set by using inference skills.--
1.03Design scripts for automating data analysis workflows.--
1.04Hypothesis testing and confidence intervals.--
2.00Evaluate Advanced Data Collection Methods20%-
2.01Identify and define common data collection methods, including surveys, interviews, observations, experiments, and secondary data sources.--
2.02Analyze data models to eliminate bias against certain groups or individuals.--
2.03Analyze the advantages and limitations of each data collection method, considering factors such as cost, time, and feasibility.--
3.00Data Security, Privacy, and Ethical Impacts25%-
3.01Implement techniques such as differential privacy to minimize the risk of re-identification in datasets.--
3.02Analyze security measures to protect data systems from adversarial attacks and unauthorized access.--
3.03Clearly define roles and responsibilities for individuals involved in the development and deployment of data sets and analysis.--
3.04Address ethical implications associated with the use of machine learning, particularly in sensitive domains.--
3.05Consider the societal impact of machine learning applications and strive to minimize negative consequences.--
4.00Data Visualization20%-
4.01Understanding data visualization tools--
4.02Develop skills in storytelling with data, conveying insights through compelling narratives supported by visualizations.--
4.03Interpret complex visualizations and communicate insights effectively.--
4.04Applying data visualization techniques to compile data sets.--
5.00Big Data Technologies20%-
5.01Understand the concepts and challenges associated with big data.--
5.02Explore tools and technologies for handling large datasets.--
5.03Develop skills in feature engineering to enhance the predictive power of machine learning models.--
5.04Write scripts in a programming language (e.g., Python, R) for automating data analysis workflows.--