Topic 1: Data-driven problems and solution requirements

•  Understand the nature of data-driven problems.
  

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• Analyse problems associated with data insertion, including variations in data formats, data structures, validation rules and data requirements.
  

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• Determine manageable aspects of a problem through decomposition, pattern recognition and analysis of
  - user requirements
  - programming options includings
    • interactivity, e.g. user input and presentation of data
    • data models, and storage and output requirements.

Decomposition Example

Mind Map Example

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Resources

• https://www.joelonsoftware.com/2000/10/02/painless-functional-specifications-part-1-why-bother/
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zqqfyrd/revision/1 
• https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/what-is-decomposition-computational-thinking/ 

• Recognise data types, constraints, and primary and foreign keys.
  

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• Recognise and describe useability principles including accessibility, effectiveness, safety, utility and learnability.
  

See resource: Useability & Visual Communication

• Symbolise the links between external entities, data sources, data flow, processes and data storage in annotated context diagrams or data flow diagrams.
  

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• Develop algorithms using pseudocode.
  

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• Explore and communicate the personal, social and economic impacts of storing data in a database for individuals, organisations and governments.
  

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Resources

• https://www.futurelearn.com/info/courses/measuring-entrepreneurial-impact/0/steps/55997 

• Explore potential impacts of emerging technologies on data storage, e.g. machine learning, deep learning, neural networks, natural language processing.
  

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Resources

• https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/machine-learning/
• https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/neural-networks-a-beginners-guide/
• https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/natural-language-processing-overview/ 

• Explore and use the elements and principles of visual communication
  - elements are limited to space, line, colour, shape, texture, tone, form, proportion and scale
  - principles are limited to balance, contrast, proximity, harmony, alignment, repetition and hierarchy.
  

See resource: Useability & Visual Communication

• Communicate using
  - digital technologies–specific language
  - language conventions, textual features such as annotations, paragraphs and sentences, and referencing conventions to convey information to particular audiences about digital solutions
  - sketches or diagrams to present information and ideas about the problem and programmed digital solutions
  - the modes of visual, written and spoken communication to present data and information about digital solutions.

Quizlet/Quizz/Booket - TBD

Language Conventions

• Annotations
• Paragraphs
• Referencing (Generally APA)
• Sketches or Diagrams
• Correct way to present information.

Checklist

• General Components
  
  • Title
  • Headings
  • Capital Letters
  • Spelling
  • Punctuation
  • Images have captions
  • Citations/references and bibliography
• Specific Areas
  • Existing Solution
  • UI Design
  • Pseudocode (Algorithms)
  • Requirements
  • Criteria
  • Evaluation