010 Element 20 minute group presentation (1000 words equival…

Assessment Task Detail and Instructions:

Analysing US Demand Shocks and Industrial Production in Export-Oriented Asian Economies

This assessment is designed to challenge your analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills. You will use a dataset exploring the relationship between US demand conditions and industrial production in export-oriented Asian economies.

Your task is to answer two key questions:

1. To what degree do external demand shocks originating in the United States affect industrial production in Asian economies?
2. Does the country’s level of trade dependency play a significant role in this relationship?

Group Presentation (30%)

Deliverable: A PowerPoint presentation (20 minutes), delivered in teams of 3 to 4 students
Objective: Visualise and summarise your key findings from the data analysis.

Submission Deadline: Submit your PowerPoint slides by 21st of March, 2026 2pm.

Your presentation should include:

1. Introduction:Briefly describe the dataset, its variables, and the study’s objectives.
2. Data Exploration:Present key descriptive statistics, data visualisations, and comparisons of measures of central tendency (e.g., mean, median, mode).
3. Findings from Hypotheses Testing:Clearly state your hypotheses, describe the approach used to test them, and summarise your results.
4. Correlation and Regression Analysis: Summarise insights from simple correlation analysis and multiple regression models. Explain why you chose specific variables and regression specifications.
5. Conclusion: Highlight the main takeaways.

Note: Your presentation should be clear, visually engaging, and well-structured for an audience without a deep statistical background.

Guidance Resources:

1. Python Usage:All data cleaning, visualisation, and analysis must be conducted using Python.
2. Clarity and Organisation:Use concise language, logical structure, and appropriate formatting. Ensure figures and tables are labelled and discussed.
3. Evidence-Based Decisions: Explain and justify every methodological choice made during the analysis.
4. Academic Integrity: All submissions must be your own work and properly cite any external sources used.

Assessment Marking Criteria / Scheme:

• Clarity and Engagement (30%):Assess how effectively the group communicates their analysis and findings, including the clarity of explanations, ability to engage the audience, and overall presentation style.
• Quality of Visualisations (30%):Evaluate the design, appropriateness, and effectiveness of the visual aids in conveying key insights, including their alignment with the research questions.
• Depth and Relevance of Analysis (30%):Judge the rigour and accuracy of the analysis, focusing on whether the findings directly address the research questions and demonstrate sound methodology.
• Organisation and Coherence (10%):Review the structure and logical flow of the presentation, including how well the sections connect and support the narrative of the analysis.

Feedback Arrangements:

Continuous verbal formative feedback will be provided throughout the student-led session in the computer lab.

Feedback Arrangements:

Verbal feedback will be provided during the presentation and written feedback will be provided on Canvas

Links to important regulations / advice about late submissions etc.

Artificial Intelligence Tools:

Agreed Category of AI Use: This assessment is a Category Two: Independent Use of AI as a Research Tool assessment

What does this mean for this assignment: You are allowed to use AI tools in the creation of your summative submission in the same way as you would use other learning tools, such as books, webpages, and journal articles. You should always use any of these tools in a responsible and ethical way that is consistent with our academic rules and regulations. For more information, please visit your library webpage resource for AI tools here:

Re-Assessment Arrangements:

You will have to revise your original assignment, incorporating the comments made on your work. You are strongly advised to contact the tutor who marked your original assignment for advice and support.