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QUANTITATIVE DATA ANALYSIS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

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 : , TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course : Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
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

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.
2
Recognize the entries in the book and financial balance sheet of the business organization.
3
Define concepts, theories and principles of basic and subfields of international trade by adhering to the background knowledge.

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.
2
Use theoretical knowledge gained in the field of international trade in occupational practices and daily life.
3
Solve financial and legal problems confronted in international trade practices.

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.
2
Evaluate developments in the world in consideration of common courses in the faculty with an intellectual perspective.

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.

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.

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.

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
Tell knowledge, thoughts and solution offers regarding subjects in international trade to relevant stakeholders demands in written or verbally.
3
Design a healthy communication network for themselves in the business world by using social life skills.

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.
2
Develop suggestions for international trade policies by determining economic problems in the macro level.
3
Apply commercial applications in consideration of knowledge gained in financing and management of international trade by being inclusive of international market
4
Discuss the effects of commercial and financial globalization processes on the income distribution, by benefiting from data.

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
Workload (h) / 25.5 5
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0