Study level

  • Vacation research experience scheme

Faculty/School

Faculty of Science

School of Mathematical Sciences

Topic status

We're looking for students to study this topic.

Research centre

Centre for Data Science

Supervisors

Adjunct Professor Peter Baade
Position
Adjunct Professor
Division / Faculty
Faculty of Science
Dr Jessica Cameron
Position
Visiting Fellow
Division / Faculty
Faculty of Science
Associate Professor Helen Thompson
Position
Associate Professor in Statistics
Division / Faculty
Faculty of Science

Overview

The Australian Cancer Atlas (ACA) is an award-winning and globally recognised tool for understanding the spatial variation in cancer incidence and survival across Australia. Currently in the ACA, the areas where the majority of the Australian population live (ie areas in cities), are not immediately visible in the Atlas. The goal of this project is to develop hex visualisations of the ACA estimates.

The student may work either at QUT (GP or KG), at Cancer Council Queensland or both, depending on the student’s individual circumstances.

Research activities

The student will use statistical software to develop hex visualisations using visual design skills and interpret the results epidemiologically.

Outcomes

A digital report describing cancer epidemiology in Australia using hex visualisations.

See example of digital report using hex visualisations

Skills and experience

The student will need a sound understanding software for statistical visualisations (eg R and ggplot). Visual design skills will be beneficial.

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Contact

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