APPLIED STATISTICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BUS224	APPLIED STATISTICS	4	4	2	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. ONUR ÖZDEMİR
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Objective of this course is to enable students to be qualified in quantitative research designs and to be able to analyze data effectively by using statistical programs.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The contents of the course include topics such as: population, sample, Quantitative Research Design, questionnaire creation, SPSS usage.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Define basic concepts related with quantitative method.
Relate research methods to the appropriate methods in the field.
Interpret the findings of a research conducted by quantitative research method.
Set a research question and plan a research in accordance quantitative research processes.
Analyze the data by using SPSS program.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading	Statistical concepts	Lecturing, Question-Response
2	Reading	Descriptive statistics (statistical tables, graphs)	Lecturing, Question-Response
3	Reading	Descriptive Statistics (mean, distribution and inclination measures)	Lecturing, Question-Response
4	Reading	Probability calculations	Lecturing, Question-Response
5	Reading	Probability calculations	Lecturing, Question-Response
6	Reading	Continuous distributions	Lecturing, Question-Response
7	Reading	Normal distribution applications	Lecturing, Question-Response
8	Reading	Discrete distributions	Lecturing, Question-Response
9	Reading	Hypothesis testing (parametric tests)	Lecturing, Question-Response
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Reading	Hypothesis testing (nonparametric tests)	Lecturing, Question-Response
12	Reading	Correlation analysis and testing	Lecturing, Question-Response
13	Reading	Regression analysis and test	Lecturing, Question-Response
14	Reading	Time series applications	Application
15	Reading	Index numbers and applications	Application
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Arslan, D. A. (2017). Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntem ve Teknikleri. İstanbul: Paradigma Akademi Yayınları.
Köseoğlu, M. ve Yamak, R. (2011). Uygulamalı istatistik. Trabzon: Derya Kitabevi
Cohen, P., West, S. G., & Aiken, L. S. (2014). Applied multiple regression/correlation analysis for the behavioral sciences. Psychology Press.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Describe basic theories of microeconomics and macroeconomics by benefiting from assumptions and axioms.		1
2	Recognize the entries in the book and financial balance sheet of the business organization.				3
3	Define concepts, theories and principles of basic and subfields of international trade by adhering to the background knowledge.		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Summarize historical development of the international trade theories by adhering to the chronological order.		1
2	Use theoretical knowledge gained in the field of international trade in occupational practices and daily life.		1
3	Solve financial and legal problems confronted in international trade practices.			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate statistical raw data by benefiting from computer programs and relate data with one another in consideration of theoretical knowledge.						5
2	Evaluate developments in the world in consideration of common courses in the faculty with an intellectual perspective.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret current events and facts in international trade based on advanced knowledge and skills from an analytical and systematic holistic view.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate knowledge about economic globalization and internationalization with current knowledge in the field.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Examine current economic policies applied over the gained advanced knowledge and skills by a critical approach.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain demands in written or verbally by using the foreign language skill in business and social life effectively.			2
2	Tell knowledge, thoughts and solution offers regarding subjects in international trade to relevant stakeholders demands in written or verbally.		1
3	Design a healthy communication network for themselves in the business world by using social life skills.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze current issues, events and problems by benefiting from theoretical and historical knowledge of international trade and economics.				3
2	Develop suggestions for international trade policies by determining economic problems in the macro level.		1
3	Apply commercial applications in consideration of knowledge gained in financing and management of international trade by being inclusive of international market		1
4	Discuss the effects of commercial and financial globalization processes on the income distribution, by benefiting from data.			2

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	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	1	14
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	14	2	28
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	10	10
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	10	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	60	0	148