Coursework Assignment Brief
Semester: Summer 2014
Module Code: PC111
Module Title: Quantitative Methods for Computing
Programme: BSc (Hons) Computer Studies
BSc (Hons) Computing with Business Informatics
Level: Level 4
Awarding Body: University of Plymouth
Module Leader: Dr Austin Briggs
Format: Report format.
Presentation: No
Any special requirements: All written work should be submitted on the Student Portal along with an acceptable Turnitin Report
Word Limit: 1,500 (excluding appendix)
Deadline date for submission: 5.00 pm on 1st August 2014
Learning outcomes to be examined in this assessment • Understand the definitions and the quantitative techniques appropriate for computer science applications.
• Perform and express numerical and algebraic manipulations and operations.
• Demonstrate the nature of the reasoning process providing the basis for the use of quantitative methods in computer science.
Knowledge and understanding: demonstration of a given factual knowledge base; understanding the nature of the field of study and appropriate terminology. Cognitive skills: analysis with
guidance using given principles; evaluation of the reliability of data using defined techniques; application of given quantitative methods accurately to well-defined computing problems.
Transferable skills: demonstrate access to a range of learning resources; management of information; demonstrate autonomy in the learning process; effective communication in an appropriate
format. Practical skills: operation in defined contexts.
Percentage of marks awarded for module: This assignment is worth 40% of the total marks for the module
Assessment criteria
Explanatory comments on the assessment criteria
Maximum marks for each section
Content, style, relevance, originality Relevant, accurate content, demonstrating research, as required by the Assessment Task. Emphasis will be placed on originality and work that is
clearly the student’s own. Refer to plan
Format, referencing, bibliography Harvard referencing style Refer to plan
Constructive critical analysis, introduction, conclusion Demonstrating the ability to analyse and interpret data gathered Refer to plan
How can GSM London improve its quality of service to students?
Research method:
In order to answer this research question, you are to set the objective(s) and design a ‘questionnaire’ that will help you to ‘gather’ information relating to the research objective(s) and question
above. The objective(s) and design of the questionnaire should focus on one of the following themes:
1. Learning and Teaching
2. Library Resources
3. Facilities
4. Events
5. Careers and Employability
The questionnaire can be administered online through tools such as Google Docs and Word-based Forms, or administered offline i.e. paper-based. You should collect at least 30 of these from your
fellow GSM London students (this can be campus-specific, although not mandatory).
You are then to present your results using appropriate charts and tabulations, and explain your statistics in a Microsoft Word report form (Please note you should only submit one report
document. All other documentation should be placed in the appendix).
Format: You must present your work in a report format. The required structure of the report is outlined on the next page.
Copies of your questionnaire responses must be provided to your lecturer before the submission deadline. Failure to present your questionnaire responses will result in a 5% mark reduction.
The plan should have the following structure and content:
Introduction: provide a clear description of the purpose of your report, including two or three clear statements of what the design and implementation of the questionnaire sets out to achieve.
(10 marks)
Methods: provide a brief overview of the questionnaire development; it should contain a detailed description of the steps in the development of the questionnaire; problems (issues) encountered
(identified) during the data collection and analysis process; and the results gained from using your method.
(30 marks)
Data presentation and analysis: using graphs and charts, present and analyse the results of your questionnaire. You are expected to utilise appropriate charts and tabulations that capture the
following data when presenting your findings:
• Nominal
• Ordinal
• Interval and/or Ratio
You should then provide an analysis your findings. Here, you are expected to comment on the trends identified in relation to the research objective(s). In addition, your analysis is expected to
provide key statistics such as the centre (average) of at least one of your dataset (questions), as well as dispersions within the data set (if appropriate).
Note: In order to achieve the above, you must ensure that key questions in your questionnaire are designed to enable you to capture these data.
(30 marks)
Conclusion: provide a clear conclusion that clearly addresses the assessment task. Your conclusion should attempt to triangulate your objectives, research findings, and analysis. You should
provide at least five recommendations that are based on the outcome of your research. You must avoid using personal opinion within the conclusion.
(10 marks)
Referencing and Bibliography: must be Harvard.
(10 marks)
Appendix: should contain your questionnaire template, as well as relevant tables (such as Excel) used for your analysis.
(10 marks)
Total 100 marks
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