++ Large dataset++
Be very careful when working with dataset. Check the rows and columns for inconsistencies. I hope the note is readable, since I wrote it on the train.
The skill is not very much taught in the class (Geology Program ITB). I don’t know why, but would it be nice if a undergrad student build integrative database of their field data. Averagely they would go with more than 50 observation points and more than 10 variables. Let’s mention it:
- location id
- x coordinate
- y coordinate
- strike
- dip
- lithology
- grain size
- fabric
- sorting
- color
- porosity
- fresh/weathered
- sedimentary structure
- upper boundary
- lower boundary
- …
- etc etc and the list continues
With such database, students can analyse the data more quantitatively, eg: histogram of porosity, scatter plot between parameters. I don’t about other lecturer, but I think this is doable by geologically-hard headed students :-).
Originally post on my Path