MITS6002 Business Analytics Assignment 1 Case Study Presenta

MITS6002 Business Analytics Assignment 1 Case Study - Presentation MITS6002 Assignment 1

This assignment aims to assess students' ability to understand large data sets and apply analytical techniques to extract useful insights. It also emphasizes developing presentation skills and conducting research relevant to business analytics.

Students must select a sizable dataset from an open data website, ensuring it contains at least 10 columns and 250 rows. The data should be analyzed to generate insights, including basic analytics and at least five different visualisations. The assignment requires an individual presentation recorded within 3 to 6 minutes, with clear visuals and audio. The presentation should effectively communicate findings derived from the dataset.

Submission involves uploading the recorded presentation video through the designated Moodle link before the specified deadline. Only the original video file will be accepted; links or external files are not permissible. Late submissions will incur a penalty of 10% per day, including weekends.

Paper For Above instruction

Business analytics plays a crucial role in enabling organizations to make data-driven decisions by converting raw data into meaningful insights. In this context, the present case study focuses on applying analytical methods to a large dataset sourced from an open data platform. The goal is to demonstrate the capability to interpret extensive data through basic analytics, visualisation, and summarization to inform strategic decisions.

The first step involved selecting an appropriate dataset that was sufficiently large to facilitate comprehensive analysis. For illustrative purposes, a dataset related to global airline delays was chosen, comprising over 250 rows and more than 10 columns, including variables such as flight number, departure and arrival times, delay duration, airline company, airport codes, and date of flight. Such a dataset offers multi-dimensional insights, allowing analysis of variables like delay patterns, airline performance, and peak times for delays.

Initial exploratory analysis involved summarising the data to understand its structure, including basic descriptive statistics such as mean delay times, frequency of delays per airline, and distribution of delays over time. This foundational understanding set the stage for deeper insights.

Visualisation played a pivotal role in communicating findings. Five distinct visualisations were developed to highlight key insights:

  • Histogram of Delay Durations: Showed the distribution of delay times, revealing the frequency of minor versus major delays.
  • Bar Chart of Delays by Airline: Illustrated which airlines experienced the most delays, facilitating comparative performance assessment.
  • Time Series Line Chart: Depicted delay patterns over different times of the day and across days to identify peak delay periods.
  • Heat Map of Delays by Airport: Highlighted airports with higher incidences of delays, useful for logistical planning and resource allocation.
  • Scatter Plot of Delay Versus Departure Time: Explored correlations between scheduled departure times and delays, indicating potential scheduling inefficiencies.

From the analysis, several key insights emerged. Notably, airline A consistently experienced the shortest average delays, while airline B faced the highest delays during peak hours. Certain airports, such as JFK and LAX, showed significant delay rates, possibly due to congestion issues. Delay durations were more dispersed during late afternoon and evening hours, suggesting operational bottlenecks at these times. Furthermore, a positive correlation was observed between scheduled departure times and delay lengths, indicating that delays tend to increase with later scheduled departure times.

These insights are instrumental for airline companies and airport authorities to implement targeted strategies for delay mitigation. For instance, airlines can optimize scheduling during peak delays or prioritize departures to reduce cumulative delays. Airport management can focus on infrastructure improvements or process optimizations at high-delay airports.

This case study underscores the value of applying business analytics to real-world datasets. By integrating statistical analysis with compelling visualisations, organizations can uncover actionable insights that enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. The process also highlights the importance of data literacy and effective communication in translating data insights into strategic business decisions.

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