Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
SOS369 |
QUANTITATIVE DATA ANALYSIS |
5 |
3 |
3 |
5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
Language of Instruction : |
Turkish |
Level of the Course Unit : |
BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle |
Type of the Course : |
Elective |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit |
- |
Coordinator of the Course Unit |
Assist.Prof. RAMAZAN İNAN |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit |
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Course Prerequisite |
No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
Objectives of the Course Unit: |
This course aims to help students use statistical programs actively, interpret the results of research in a meaningful way, and gain knowledge and skills in these methods by recognizing statistical methods. |
Contents of the Course Unit: |
Contents of the course include; introduction of SPSS program, explaining the types of analysis, research design, explaining the types of analysis according to the type of variables, parametric and non-parametric statistics, data entry to SPSS, interpretation of the obtained data. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
Knows the SPSS program. |
Uses the SPSS program. |
Interprets the results of the analysis performed by SPSS, explain the relationship between variables. |
Remembers the information about the universe and sample, how to collect the data and how to perform a quantitative analysis and apply it via SPSS. |
Analyzes the data by entering SPSS program. |
Distinguishes the types of statistics and design a method according to the research. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
Week |
Preparatory |
Topics(Subjects) |
Method |
1 |
- |
Introduction to Statistics; basic concepts |
Lecture |
2 |
Reading |
Introduction to SPSS; Presentation of SPSS menus |
Lecture |
3 |
Reading |
Research design and
Codebook Preparation |
Lecture -Demonstration |
4 |
Reading - Practice |
Data File Preparation and Introduction to SPSS |
Lecture -Demonstration |
5 |
Reading - Practice |
Presentation of Preliminary research tests for the reliability of the research; confidence test |
Lecture -Demonstration |
6 |
Reading - Practice |
Methods used in the interpretation of the relationship between variables; correlation, regression, factor analysis |
Lecture -Demonstration |
7 |
Reading - Practice |
Methods used in the interpretation of the relationship between variables; correlation, regression, factor analysis |
Lecture -Demonstration |
8 |
- |
MID-TERM EXAM |
- |
9 |
Reading - Practice |
Methods used in the comparison of the groups; non-parametric tests |
Lecture -Demonstration |
10 |
Reading - Practice |
T - test |
Lecture -Demonstration |
11 |
Reading - Practice |
Variance Analysis I |
Lecture -Demonstration |
12 |
Reading - Practice |
Variance Analysis II |
Lecture -Demonstration |
13 |
Reading - Practice |
Graphitising research findings and reporting types |
Lecture -Demonstration |
14 |
Reading - Practice |
Graphic analysis and interpretation of results |
Lecture -Demonstration |
15 |
Reading - Practice |
Revision |
Lecture -Demonstration |
16 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
17 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
Can, Abdullah. (2016). SPSS ile bilimsel arastirma surecinde nicel verilerin analizi. Ankara: Pegem Academy Publications |
Buyukozturk, S., Cakmak, E. K., Akgün, O. E., Karadeniz, S., & Demirel, F. (2016). Bilimsel arastirma yontemleri. Ankara: Pegem Academy Publications |
Koseoglu, M., & Yamak, R. (2011). Uygulamalı istatistik. Trabzon: Derya Bookstore |
Treiman, Donald J. (2014). Quantitative data analysis: Doing social research to test ideas. John Wiley & Sons. |
Treiman, Donald J. (2014). Quantitative data analysis: Doing social research to test ideas. John Wiley & Sons. |
ASSESSMENT |
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities |
Number of Activities |
Degree of Contribution (%) |
Description |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
KNOWLEDGE |
Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Describe the basic characteristics of the tourism industry and the basic concepts related to the Tourism Guidance profession and relate those with the characteristics of tourism businesses
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2 |
Discusses the structure, operation and importance of tourism industry in country development and relates with tourism business
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KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Explains and interprets culture, history, religion, art, geography way of thinking and way of life the various civilizations who lived in Turkey.
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SKILLS |
Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Plans a tour program considering the travel purpose, the type and the characteristics of the touristic region in accordance with the theoretical knowledge gained in the field of Tourism Guidance and discusses the functioning.
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2 |
Underlines the importance of professional development by following scientific and current developments in the fields of tourism, art and archeology, and acts defensive attitude and behavior towards the necessity of lifelong learning.
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SKILLS |
Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Analyzes numerical and statistical data and results in accordance with ethical values for current practices in the field of tourism .
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2 |
Knows and applies the legal regulations related to tourism field, tourist guidance professional law and professional organizations.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
By taking leadership role in tour groups; administers the tour program and solves possible problems during the tour.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Uses the skills of explaining and presenting Turkey's and other regions natural and cultural assets that have, ancient city, ruins and historical artefacts and architectural art, culture, cuisine, folklore, flora and fauna features of regions etc.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Shows the communication skill and presentation skill effectively in written and verbal and expresse his / her professional knowledge accurately and effectively.
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2 |
Shows reading, writing, comprehension, speaking and writing skills in English and in a second foreign language (Arabic, Russian, Chinese).)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Uses knowledge and competences related to preparation, implementation and supervision of a tour.
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2 |
By using the personality traits that have social skills required by the Tourism Guidance profession; arranges projects, organizations and activities with sustainable, societal and social content specific to the field.
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3 |
Shows a sensitive attitude towards the negative effects of tourism on the physical and social environment, acts with the consciousness of preserving abstract and concrete cultural assets
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
Type of the Learning Activites |
Learning Activities (# of week) |
Duration (hours, h) |
Workload (h) |
Lecture & In-Class Activities |
14 |
3 |
42 |
Preliminary & Further Study |
13 |
2 |
26 |
Land Surveying |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Group Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Laboratory |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Reading |
12 |
4 |
48 |
Assignment (Homework) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Project Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Seminar |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Internship |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Technical Visit |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Web Based Learning |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Implementation/Application/Practice |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Practice at a workplace |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Occupational Activity |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Social Activity |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Thesis Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Field Study |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Report Writing |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Final Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Preparation for the Final Exam |
1 |
6 |
6 |
Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
4 |
4 |
Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
TOTAL |
43 |
0 |
128 |
|
Total Workload of the Course Unit |
128 |
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Workload (h) / 25.5 |
5 |
|
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ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
5,0 |
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