DATA3406 Human-in-the-Loop Data Analytics (University of Sydney): rated 2.2/5 overall across 10 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
DATA3406 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Engineering in Computer Science. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 人在回路数据分析
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Computer Science
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
Level: Undergraduate Level 3
Handbook year: 2026
This unit focuses on methods and techniques to take into consideration the human elements in data science. Humans can act as both sources of data and its interpreters, introducing a range of complexities with regards to analysis.
DATA3406 has 10 scored reviews: overall 2.2/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 10 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 2.2/5).
On Reddit: "Teaching of this unit is just super disorganised and I feel so confused on what I'm learning. Its not super difficult to get marks in provided that you attend lectures and do these weekly tasks (which feels like a lot for 1% of our mark). If you're able to do another Data Scienc…"
On Reddit: "Hey! I reckon this unit is not too difficult and if you purely just want an easy HD then perhaps just take it. Just be aware that the teaching of this unit is not great and feels like a drag. I felt like I learnt almost nothing from this unit and wished I had a more interesting …"
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Q: Is DATA3406 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 10 reviews: overall 2.2/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches DATA3406, and when is it offered?
A: DATA3406 is taught by the Faculty of Engineering. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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