Statistics homework help. Industry Analysis
Overview and Rationale
As you complete this course and begin your program it is important to have a clear idea of
the industry you want to work in and the role you want to prepare for. You have already
done some initial research on a role within data analytics. In this assignment, you will
research an industry to learn how big data analytics has changed the industry and what
place you would like to play, as a data scientist, in the industry.
Course Outcomes
This assignment is directly linked to the following key learning outcomes from the course
syllabus:
• Articulate the value data analytics provides to a business’ goals and strategies based
with respect to the business’ industry.
• Verbalize ethical issues in the field of data analytics with respect to the ethical use of
data; the tradeoffs between privacy and utility; and regulation and innovation.
Assignment Summary
There are two parts to this assignment. In Part 1 you will research and write about the
impact Big Data analytics has had on a specific industry. In Part 2, you will present your
findings in a presentation to classmates. If this is an online course, you will record yourself
making the presentation and post it to the Industry Analysis discussion board.
Begin by selecting one of the industries discussed in this course (i.e., medical, energy,
insurance, criminal justice, transportation, etc.) or an industry have an interest in. You are
to research the scale, effects, impacts, and disruptions that Big Data analytics have had on
the industry.
Part 1
Write a paper that demonstrates an understanding of the concepts presented in this course
by discussing how a specific industry has been effected by big data analytics and the role
you are interested in playing within the industry.
Begin by presenting your findings about this industry and answer the following questions:
• How has data analytics evolved specifically in the industry?
• Are there any ways in which big data has disrupted the industry?
• How do you see analytics changing the industry in the future?
Then provide insights into data analytics within the industry by answering the following
questions:
• What are the organizational roles associated with data analytics? Are there any that
are unique to the industry?
• What is the current demand for data analytics talent in the industry?
Finally, if you are interested in working within the industry, discuss:
• What makes it your ideal career? What specific role would you like to play? Is there
a position you aspire to? Why?
• If this is not an industry you wish to work, explain why. Include a discussion of why
the available roles do not interest you.
Part 1 Submission Requirements
You will submit a 4-6 page paper that is supported by a minimum of 4 scholarly references.
Properly cite all sources you decide to use for your analysis using APA citation rules.
Part 2
Display your findings in a visually appealing and data rich presentation to your classmate.
You may choose a preferred presentation method such as:
• Excel charts (pie chart, bar chart, histogram, etc.)
• PowerPoint slides
• Infographics
• Prezi Presentation
Additional tools for data visualization can be found in The 38 best tools for data
visualization article at Creative Bloq.
Submission Requirements
You will submit a presentation that is supported by a minimum of 4 scholarly references.
Properly cite all sources you decide to use for your analysis using APA citation rules.
Rubrics
Part 1
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The Industry
ALY6000-CO4
Provides a description of the
relationship between the
industry and big data that
connects industry needs to
data analytics in a cohesive
and insightful way
Provides a detailed and clear
description of the relationship
between the industry and big
data that connects the needs
of the industry to big data
analytics
Provides a description of the
relationship between the
industry and big data, but the
description is incomplete,
generic or vague. Does
connect the needs of the
industry to the big data
analytics but is not specific to
the industry.
Provides a description of the
relationship between the
industry and big data, but
does not make a direction
connection between the needs
of the industry and the use of
big data analytics.
Data Analytics in
the Industry
ALY6000-CO3
Provides insights into data
analytics with compelling
support by research. Insights
demonstrates astute
understanding of the industry
Provides well-developed
insights into data analytics
within the industry that are
specific and supported by
research
Provides insights into data
analytics within the industry
that are specific, but only
ancillary support is given
Provides speculative insights
in to data analytics with in the
industry. No support is
provided.
Personal
Application
ALY6000-CO3
Uses the data they’ve
collected and knowledge of
themselves to support their
discussion of career choice in
a compelling way
Uses the data they’ve
collected and knowledge of
themselves to support their
discussion of career choice.
Uses knowledge of
themselves and the data
they’ve collected to support
their discussion of career
choice, but did not focus on a
specific role as a career
Uses knowledge of
themselves to support their
career choice, but did not
connect this to the data or the
chosen industry.
Research
Expertly incorporates ample
scholarly resources that
reflect depth and breadth of
research
Effectively incorporates
sufficient scholarly resources
that reflect depth and breadth
of research
Incorporates scholarly
resources but does so
ineffectively or the resources
do not reflect a depth and
breadth of research
Incorporates insufficient
scholarly resources to suggest
a depth of research. Use of
resources is awkward.
Writing and
Format
Assignment follows normal
conventions of grammar and
Assignment work follows
normal conventions of
Minimal errors in spelling,
and grammar, and/or other
Frequent errors in spelling,
grammar, and/or other
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spelling and appropriate
conventions of style and
format that engages the
reader
grammar and spelling and has
been carefully proofread.
Appropriate conventions of
style and format are used
consistently.
writing conventions. Some
transitions are choppy but not
difficult to follow.
writing conventions that
distract the reader.
Transitions are choppy and
difficult to follow. Limited
connection to the topic.
Part 2
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Content
ALY6000-CO3
Content of the presentation
explicitly reflects the findings
of the report. Expertly uses
data points and research
references shared in the
report.
Content of the presentation
accurately reflects the
findings of the report through
use of common data points
and references.
Content of the presentation
reflect the findings in the
report, but does not identify
specific data or research
found in the report
Content of the presentation is
generic and not specifically
found in the report. Does not
use specific data points or
references for data
visualizations
Data
Visualizations
ALY6000-CO5
Accurately visualizes data in
an innovative and compelling
way that tells a story.
Accurately and creatively
visualizes data in a useful way
that tells a story.
Visualizes data in a useful way
but visualizations may not be
creative, or may have errors.
Data visualizations are
actuate, but not visually
appealing and hinder the
story being told.
Research
Expertly incorporates ample
scholarly resources that
reflect depth and breadth of
research
Effectively incorporates
sufficient scholarly resources
that reflect depth and breadth
of research
Incorporates scholarly
resources but does so
ineffectively or the resources
do not reflect a depth and
breadth of research
Incorporates insufficient
scholarly resources to suggest
a depth of research. Use of
resources is awkward.
Presentation
Narration uses all elements of
speech to engross the
audience
Narration or delivery is clear
and concise with variation in
volume and inflection, holds
Narration or delivery is clear
and concise, holds attention,
and emphasizes key points.
Narration or delivery is clear
and concise, emphasizes key
points.
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attention, and emphasize key
points.