Title and Metadata
Include assignment title, student name(s), course, instructor, dataset name, and submission date so reviewers can identify and file the record.
A formal Student EDA Activity standardizes how students approach datasets, reduces variation in submissions, and makes grading more consistent. It also documents data sources and processing steps, supporting reproducibility, academic integrity, and compliance when student work uses protected or institutional data.
Typical users and roles who complete or assign this activity within academic programs.
The template supports classroom, remote learning, and research practicum contexts, adaptable for single assignments or cumulative projects.
Include assignment title, student name(s), course, instructor, dataset name, and submission date so reviewers can identify and file the record.
Describe data source, licensing or access restrictions, collection date, and any preprocessing applied so readers can judge suitability and compliance.
State clear learning objectives and research questions that the EDA should address, tying analysis steps to measurable outcomes used in grading.
Document cleaning, transformation, summary statistics, and visualizations with brief rationale and code snippets or notebook references for reproducibility.
Summarize key patterns, anomalies, and limitations observed during EDA, and explain how these findings inform next steps or model development.
Attach reproducible code, package versions, and raw outputs (or pointers to notebooks) so instructors can rerun analyses and confirm results.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Template Name | Use a standard assignment name for gradebook integration |
| Access Controls | Restrict editing to submitter and instructor only |
| Authentication | Require institutional single sign-on if available |
| Notifications | Enable email confirmation to student and instructor |
Choose platforms and file formats that preserve code, outputs, and metadata for reproducibility.
Ensure the selected platform supports versioning, access controls, and secure storage compatible with institutional policies and any applicable data-protection obligations.
Instructor sets the date when students may start work.
Include time zone and exact MM/DD/YYYY time for clarity.
Specify penalties or accepted late windows, if any.
Provide expected days for feedback to students.
State whether resubmission is permitted and under what conditions.
| Criteria | Student EDA Activity | Data Use Agreement |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | pedagogical analysis | legal data access |
| Signatures Required | student sign-off | institutional and researcher |
| Privacy Focus | metadata and access notes | contractual protections |
| Typical Audience | instructor and peers | legal and compliance teams |
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