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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2020 - 2021
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Description The purpose of this module is to develop skills in the use of spreadsheets and other relevant tools for the visualisation, analysis and presentation of chemical data. In this module, students will develop knowledge and skills in descriptive statistics and the importance of statistical data for validating results. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Apply descriptive statistical methods to quantitatively summarize a chemical data set. 2. Present and compare data in graphical and tabular form. 3. Perform linear regression analysis on chemical data sets. 4. Apply theoretical models so as to linearise data sets. 5. Process data so as to maximise information content. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Learning Activities Importing instrumental dataStudents will learn how to import, format, analyse and present data generated by a range of instruments.Calibration curvesStudents will learn how to perform a calibration curve and add the corresponding error bars.Data presentationStudents will learn to properly edit documents in Word (for lab report formatting) and Power Point (for oral presentations).Descriptive StatisticsStudents will use Excel to calculate quantitative descriptive statistics for data sets including mean, standard deviation and standard/relative/absolute error, as well as perform one-tailed & two-tailed tests and F-tests.Modelling Kinetic DataStudents will linearise first and second order kinetic models, apply these models to experimental data and apply linear regression analysis to determine the rate constants. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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