MAST20034 Critical Thinking with Data (University of Melbourne): rated 4.7/5 overall, difficulty 0.0/5 (higher is harder), would-recommend 5.0/5 across 6 reviews collected on UniMelb Wall.
MAST20034 is a University of Melbourne course taught by the Faculty of Science in Mathematics and Statistics. This page brings together its handbook details and what UniMelb students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 批判与数据
Type: Undergraduate subject
Subject area: Mathematics and Statistics
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 2
Handbook year: 2026
This subject teaches students to become critical interpreters and users of data-based evidence. Future data scientists working across many disciplines will develop skills in identifying the strengths and weaknesses of arguments based on quantitative evidence, and learn to evaluate reasoning that .
MAST20034 has 6 scored reviews: overall 4.7/5 · usefulness 2.5 · difficulty 0.0 · would-recommend 5.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 2 reviews by UniMelb students on UniMelb Wall (5.0/5 overall); 2 StudentVIP reviews (average 5.0 stars); 2 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 4.0/5).
On Reddit: "Don’t know about BUSA20001, but MAST20034 is a new subject introduced this year. From what I understand, it’s suppose to be an extension of first year Data Analysis. If you enjoyed the Data Analysis subject or like statistics, then I think this subject would be good extension to…"
On Reddit: "I was so hyped to suggest Debating Science in Society cause I think it fits all your perameters exactly, but it only runs in Sem2 :( Other ones I thought of: MAST20034 Critical Thinking with Data could be fun! Kinda useful as well potentially. Game Design also, but that's not a …"
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Q: Is MAST20034 hard?
A: Students rate MAST20034's difficulty 0.0/5 on average (higher is harder), which makes it on the easier side.
Q: Is MAST20034 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 6 reviews: would-recommend 5.0/5, usefulness 2.5/5, overall 4.7/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches MAST20034, and when is it offered?
A: MAST20034 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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