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COGS 9 Section #W5

Apr 30 - Discussion Section A03/4

Teaching Assistants (TA): Viggy

Instructional Assistants (IA): Ansh, Ashley, Hannah

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Administrivia

Reading Quiz 4 - due May 1, 11:59 PM

Final Project Title Submission - due May 1, 11:59 PM

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Final Projects - Title Guidelines

GOOGLE FORM

  1. Highlight the Main Question or Objective

Your title should reflect what you’re trying to find out, predict, or analyze.

✅ Good: “Predicting NBA Career Longevity from Early RAPTOR Metrics”

❌ Vague: “NBA RAPTOR Data Analysis”

  1. Include the Dataset Name (if well-known or important)

Cite the dataset if it adds context or credibility.

“Uncovering Player Value: A RAPTOR-Based Analysis of NBA Stars”

“Customer Segmentation with the Mall Customers Dataset”

  1. Emphasize the Application or Stakeholder Relevance

If your project has real-world implications, showcase that in the title.

“Early Detection of Equipment Failure Using IoT Sensor Data in Manufacturing”

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This Week’s Section

COMPLETE FINAL PROJECT TITLE GOOGLE FORM

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Final Projects- First Check in

Your question could be purely scientific (e.g., “How do different cultures perceive different colors?”), just interesting (e.g., “What are commonly misheard song lyrics?”), or statistical (e.g., “How big do crowds need to be for reliable estimates of different kinds of questions?”).

Your Final Project will have the following sections: Question, Hypothesis, Background Information, Data, Ethical Considerations, Analysis Proposal, Discussion, Group Participation

SUBMISSION: one PDF as a group into Gradescope by the due date for part 1, part 2 and the video

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Thank you!

Questions?