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PhD	TR-NQF-HE: Level 8	QF-EHEA: Third Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

BES6018

Course Name:

Basic Statistics

Semester:

Fall
Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

Course Level:

PhD

TR-NQF-HE:8. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Third Cycle

EQF-LLL:8. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Prof. Dr. FUNDA ELMACIOĞLU

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	It is aimed to increase the knowledge and competence levels of the students in the field of statistics, to decide on the appropriate statistical technique, to apply the technique and to gain basic knowledge and skills to interpret the results.
Course Content:	This course covers the basic concepts of statistics, basic correlation techniques, the application of inferential statistical tests at the basic level and their applications.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) To be able to state the basic concepts of correlation techniques
2) Being able to explain different distributions (z and t distributions)
3) Calculating and interpreting measures of central agglomeration and spread
4) To be able to explain variable and variable types
5) To be able to state the basic concepts and principles of statistics

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Basic statistics concepts (Universe, sample, types of statistics)
2)	Basic statistics concepts (Variable types, scale types)
3)	Arrangement of Data, Frequency Distribution and Graphical Display
4)	Computer Applications (Excel and Spss Applications)
5)	Descriptive Statistics - Measures of Central Tendency
6)	Descriptive Statistics - Measures of Variability
7)	Midterm
8)	Examination of Distributions, Normal Distribution and Standard Scores (z and t scores)
9)	Correlation Types and Calculations
10)	Correlation Types and Calculations
11)	Simple Linear Regression
12)	Inferential (Predictive) Statistics – Making Hypotheses and Testing Hypotheses
13)	Inferential (Predictive) Statistics – t Tests
14)	General Repetition
15)	Final Exams
16)	Final Exams

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Arıcı, H. (2007) İstatistik yöntemler ve uygulamalar. Pegem Akademi Ankara Tan, Ş. (2016). SPSS ve Excel Uygulamalı Temel İstatistik I. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
References:	Arıcı, H. (2007) İstatistik yöntemler ve uygulamalar. Pegem Akademi Ankara Tan, Ş. (2016). SPSS ve Excel Uygulamalı Temel İstatistik I. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) He/she is knowledgeable about up-to-date evidence-based information about his field of expertise and technological tools required by his field.
1) He/she is knowledgeable about up-to-date evidence-based information about his field of expertise and technological tools required by his field.
2) He/she makes scientific researches by using the necessary technological equipment to create new knowledge by using the knowledge acquired in the field of specialization.
2) He/she makes scientific researches by using the necessary technological equipment to create new knowledge by using the knowledge acquired in the field of specialization.
3) He/she has the knowledge of interpreting, analyzing and reporting the data of individual or interdisciplinary scientific studies at the level of expertise.
3) He/she has the knowledge of interpreting, analyzing and reporting the data of individual or interdisciplinary scientific studies at the level of expertise.
4) He/she makes the synthesis and analysis of the acquired information, interprets, develops reports and solution proposals.
4) He/she makes the synthesis and analysis of the acquired information, interprets, develops reports and solution proposals.
5) He/she uses accurate statistical methods for the analysis of scientific research.	3	3	3	3	3
5) He/she uses accurate statistical methods for the analysis of scientific research.
6) He/she publishes and / or presents scientific articles at the national level by carrying out studies related to his field of expertise independently or as a team.
6) He/she publishes and / or presents scientific articles at the national level by carrying out studies related to his field of expertise independently or as a team.
7) He/she takes responsibility when faced with problems related to his field, sets an example for the society, offers solutions, uses information and communication technologies.
7) He/she takes responsibility when faced with problems related to his field, sets an example for the society, offers solutions, uses information and communication technologies.
8) He/she updates himself by adopting lifelong learning principles, evaluates and interprets scientific articles with statistical evidence-based practices with a critical approach.
8) He/she updates himself by adopting lifelong learning principles, evaluates and interprets scientific articles with statistical evidence-based practices with a critical approach.	2	1	2	2	3
9) He/she performs teamwork at the national or international level related to his field, discusses and shares current scientific developments by complying with quality processes by communicating verbally or in writing with individuals or groups outside the field when necessary.
9) He/she performs teamwork at the national or international level related to his field, discusses and shares current scientific developments by complying with quality processes by communicating verbally or in writing with individuals or groups outside the field when necessary.
10) He/she collects and interprets scientific information in line with ethical principles, contributes to the studies that will guide national and international nutrition plans and policies by considering the individual and society, conducts, manages and evaluates.
10) He/she collects and interprets scientific information in line with ethical principles, contributes to the studies that will guide national and international nutrition plans and policies by considering the individual and society, conducts, manages and evaluates.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	He/she is knowledgeable about up-to-date evidence-based information about his field of expertise and technological tools required by his field.
1)	He/she is knowledgeable about up-to-date evidence-based information about his field of expertise and technological tools required by his field.
2)	He/she makes scientific researches by using the necessary technological equipment to create new knowledge by using the knowledge acquired in the field of specialization.
2)	He/she makes scientific researches by using the necessary technological equipment to create new knowledge by using the knowledge acquired in the field of specialization.	1
3)	He/she has the knowledge of interpreting, analyzing and reporting the data of individual or interdisciplinary scientific studies at the level of expertise.
3)	He/she has the knowledge of interpreting, analyzing and reporting the data of individual or interdisciplinary scientific studies at the level of expertise.
4)	He/she makes the synthesis and analysis of the acquired information, interprets, develops reports and solution proposals.
4)	He/she makes the synthesis and analysis of the acquired information, interprets, develops reports and solution proposals.
5)	He/she uses accurate statistical methods for the analysis of scientific research.	3
5)	He/she uses accurate statistical methods for the analysis of scientific research.
6)	He/she publishes and / or presents scientific articles at the national level by carrying out studies related to his field of expertise independently or as a team.
6)	He/she publishes and / or presents scientific articles at the national level by carrying out studies related to his field of expertise independently or as a team.
7)	He/she takes responsibility when faced with problems related to his field, sets an example for the society, offers solutions, uses information and communication technologies.
7)	He/she takes responsibility when faced with problems related to his field, sets an example for the society, offers solutions, uses information and communication technologies.	3
8)	He/she updates himself by adopting lifelong learning principles, evaluates and interprets scientific articles with statistical evidence-based practices with a critical approach.
8)	He/she updates himself by adopting lifelong learning principles, evaluates and interprets scientific articles with statistical evidence-based practices with a critical approach.
9)	He/she performs teamwork at the national or international level related to his field, discusses and shares current scientific developments by complying with quality processes by communicating verbally or in writing with individuals or groups outside the field when necessary.
9)	He/she performs teamwork at the national or international level related to his field, discusses and shares current scientific developments by complying with quality processes by communicating verbally or in writing with individuals or groups outside the field when necessary.
10)	He/she collects and interprets scientific information in line with ethical principles, contributes to the studies that will guide national and international nutrition plans and policies by considering the individual and society, conducts, manages and evaluates.
10)	He/she collects and interprets scientific information in line with ethical principles, contributes to the studies that will guide national and international nutrition plans and policies by considering the individual and society, conducts, manages and evaluates.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	16	48
Study Hours Out of Class	16	48
Presentations / Seminar	16	48
Homework Assignments	16	48
Midterms	1	5
Final	1	5
Total Workload		202