Analytical Challenge

Challenge Summary
Timeline
Details

Phase 1

Phase 2

Phase 3 onwards

April June 15

July-Sep 15

Oct- Dec 15

Open to USM students only

Introduction to Data Analytic
Learn concept and simple
regression model
Data collection: Min. of 150
of respondents and ideal
num. is up to 389 of diff
respondents
Series of training by Intel,
IBM, etc.
Outcome: Participants will
interpret small/simple data
& relationship

Tools Used

SPSS, MATLAB, IBM Bluemix etc.

Open to local students &

Malaysian students studying
abroad
Increase in data complexity,
wider volume of data
Learn more complex
relationship (e.g. causal
relationship, Structured
Equitation Modelling,
moderating & mediating
variables etc.)
Series of training by Intel,
IBM, etc.
Outcome: Participants will
interpret deeper and more
details kind of explanation for
data interpretation, complex
relationship etc.

SPSS, MATLAB, IBM Bluemix etc.

Introduction to Big Data

Series of training by Intel,
IBM, etc.
Outcome: Participants will
have access to more data
complexity with support
from available tools in
ICDC.

SPSS, MATLAB, IBM Bluemix, R,

Hadoop etc.

Phase 1: Details
Descriptions
Participants

Open to USM Year 1- Year 4 Undergraduate & Postgraduate

students

Num. of Participants

Max. 100 pax

Entry Requirements

Individual/ Group (2-3 members per group)

Category

Open to all

Data Collection
Method

1. Set of data will be given by organizer OR

2. Participants can use or collect their own data

Phase 1: Challenge Framework

Activity

Timeline

Briefing on challenge details/ Expression of

Interest

1st week of April 24th April 15

Training on concept to use tools e.g.

SPSS/MATLAB etc.

9th & 16th May 15

Data Collection/Use existing data given

16th May 15 onwards
Consultation session

Grand finale
Note: All activities and timeline are subject to change

30th June 15

Learning Outcome
By participating in this challenge, participants will experience the following
advantages:
1. Ability to mine and translate data into useful information and insights.
2. Learn the foundation components and elements of Internet of
Things(IoT) enabled services, solutions and framework.
3. Hands-on learning on analytic tools (e.g. SPSS, MATLAB, IBM Bluemix, R,
Hadoop).
4. Work on real-world industry data and case projects.
5. Opportunity to learn from industry experts through series of training and
consultation sessions by industry.

Challenge Awards
1. Priority for internship opportunities with CREST Industry
Partners for Year 3 students or any participants who are
looking for internship placement.
2. Winning Cert: Champion, Runner-up, 2nd Runner-up.
3. Certificate of Participation.