Data Analytics with Python

This assignment requires students to complete an introductory Python course from datacamp.com and create an example use case based on either importing a CSV file or some other data that they have created or found. The use case should include visualizing the data using a Python package, with a report describing how it was achieved, what information can be gleaned from the dataset, and what other ideas/concepts could be represented in Python visualizations if more time was available.

Dublin Business School
Assessment Brief
Assessment Details
Module Title: Data Management & Analytics
Module Code: B8IS100
Module Leader: John Rowley
Stage (if relevant): Level 8 Degree
Assessment Title: Data Analytics with Python
Assessment Number (if relevant): 2 of 4
Assessment Type: Practical and Report
Restrictions on Time/Length: Minimum 500 Words
Individual/Group: Individual
Assessment Weighting: 10% of module grade.
Issue Date: 14th November 2016
Hand In Date: 4th December 2016
Planned Feedback Date: 2 weeks
Mode of Submission: Electronic
Assessment Task
This assessment is to assist you in learning the Python language for
Statistical Analysis on data.
Using the Introduction to Python course from datacamp.com -
http://www.datacamp.com/
Please submit the Certification image showing the completion of this
Introductory Python course.
Based on this course please create an example use case based on either
importing a CSV file or some other data that you have created or found.
Use a python package to visualise the data.
For more information on Python visualisations check out:
 https://www.analyticsvidhya.com/blog/2015/05/data-visualization-
python
 https://blog.modeanalytics.com/python-data-visualization-libraries/
Please ensure that the image of your python use case appears in your
report and that your report (roughly 500 words) describes-
• how you achieved the graphics based on your dataset
• what information could be gleamed from the dataset
• what other ideas/concepts could be represented python
visualisations if you had more time
Required:
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1. Prepare a report clearly setting out your research, commentary, insight, and findings of at
least 500 words including recommendations.
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2. Assessment criteria
Assignment Date/Time Component Word count/
Duration
Weighting
1 13/11/2016 Practical &
Report
+500 words 100%
Submission Details:
A digital copy must be on your blog by Sunday 4th December 2016.
The report must also be submitted via Moodle by 11:55pm on 13th November 2016 also.
Marking Scheme:
Practical and Report – 100%
Marks will be awarded for:
 Completing the Practical (15%)
 Report Structure & Presentation (12%)
 Referencing Skills (14%)
 Contextual Information (16%)
 Analysis & Discussion (26%)
 Conclusions & Future Directions (17%)
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General Requirements for Students:
1. A proportion of assessment marks is allocated to presentation. All assignments must be word-
processed, with word count noted unless otherwise stated by the lecturer.
2. Where a hardcopy submission is required, an Assignment Submission Form must be securely attached
to each submission.
3. All assignments must be submitted no later than the stated deadline.
o Assignments submitted after the latest deadline (date and time) specified, including any
extension, are deemed to be ‘late’ and are penalised, as follows:
 Where the assignment is submitted not more than seven working days after the
latest specified date, the mark awarded to the assignment is reduced by 25%.
 Where the assignment is submitted more than seven working days after the latest
specified date, it is awarded a mark of zero
 Where the assessment is undertaken in a group, the piece of work should be
submitted in its complete entirety, and any penalty for late submission incurred
applies to all group members.
4. All relevant provisions of the Assessment Regulations must be complied with.
5. Extensions to assignment submission deadlines will be not be granted, other than in exceptional
circumstances. To apply for an extension please go to http://www.dbs-students.com/Registrar/ and
download the Assignment Extension Request Form. Once completed this form should then be
returned to your Programme Leader, for approval.
6. Students are required to retain a copy of each assignment submitted, and the submission receipt (If a
physical submission is required) until the issuing of a transcript indicating the mark awarded.
7. Assignments must be appropriately packaged and presented.
8. Where a submission involves digital media, it is the submitting students’ responsibility to ensure the
media is appropriately labelled, fully working and they must retain a copy.
9. Assignments that breach the word count requirements will be penalised. There is a 10% discretion,
either way, applicable in terms of word count.
10. Students are required to refer to the assessment regulations in their Student Guides and on the
Student Website.
11. Dublin Business School penalises students who engage in academic impropriety (i.e. plagiarism,
collusion and/or copying).
12. To prevent plagiarism please follow this link to the Harvard/OSCALA (delete as appropriate) Style
Referencing Guide - all referencing is required in this format.
http://issuu.com/dbslibrary/docs/harvard-referencing-guide/1?mode=a_p
(Guide on referencing is also available under DBS library guides at www.library.dbs.ie)
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13. In relation to electronic submissions:
A. All assignments should be submitted to your subject/course page on Moodle by the deadline
date.
B. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure their file is uploaded correctly.
C. When an assignment is submitted, it is the student’s responsibility to ensure that the file is in the
correct format and opens correctly.
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following:
By submitting this assignment I confirm that I am aware of DBS’s policy regarding cheating, plagiarism and all
other forms of academic impropriety. The coursework submitted is my own or my group’s work, and all other
sources consulted have been appropriately acknowledged. I am aware that in the case of doubt an
investigation will be held.
E. Include an electronic cover sheet with the following details to the front of the assignment:
Electronic Assignment Cover sheet
Please fill out and attach as the first page of Assignment.
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any technical difficulties by uploading early on the due date.
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