Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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HIT321 | STATISTICAL APPLICATIONS IN PUBLIC RELATIONS | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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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. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | Objective of this course is to enable students in public relations to be qualified in qualitative and 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, Qualitative Research Design, 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) |
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Define basic concepts related with qualitative method |
Define basic concepts related with quantitative method |
Set a research question about public relations and design a research in accordance quantitative or qualitative research processes |
Relate research methods to the appropriate methods in the field |
Analyze the data by entering SPSS program |
Interpret the findings of a research conducted by qualitative or quantitative research method |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | - | Introduction to Statistics | Narration, Question-Response, Examination method |
2 | Reading | Research question, limitation of research | Narration, Question-Response, Examination method |
3 | Reading | Population and sample | Narration, Question-Response, Examination method |
4 | Reading | Sample types and sampling methods | Narration, Question-Response, Examination method |
5 | Reading | Forming a questionnaire; multiple choice, open ended question types | Narration, Question-Response, Examination method |
6 | Reading | Forming a questionnaire; multiple choice, open ended question types | Narration, Question-Response, Examination method |
7 | Reading | Introduction to SPSS program; Introduction of menus | Narration, Question-Response, Examination method |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Reading | Explanation of SPSS basic analysis types | Narration, Question-Response, Examination method |
10 | Reading | Comparison of qualitative and quantitative research methods | Narration, Question-Response, Examination method |
11 | Reading | Basic concepts in qualitative research; Characteristics of interviews, group interviews and in-depth interviews | Narration, Question-Response, Examination method |
12 | Reading | Preparation of qualitative research questionnaire; directed and non-directed interview types | Narration, Question-Response, Examination method |
13 | Reading | Samples from quantitative research methods; report evaluation | Narration, Question-Response, Examination method |
14 | Reading | Samples from qualitative research methods; report evaluation | Narration, Question-Response, Examination method |
15 | Reading | Evaluation | - |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Arslan, D. A. (2017). Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntem ve Teknikleri. İstanbul: Paradigma Akademi Yayınları. |
Kümbetoğlu, B. (2005). Sosyoloji ve antropolojide niteliksel yöntem ve araştırma. İstanbul: Bağlam. |
Neuman, W.L. (2008). Toplumsal Araştırma Yöntemleri. İstanbul: Yayınodası Yayıncılık. |
Köseoğlu, M. ve Yamak, R. (2011). Uygulamalı istatistik. Trabzon: Derya Kitabevi |
Baş, T. ve Ulun A. (2008). Nitel araştırma yöntemleri: NVivo 7.0 ile nitel veri analizi. İstanbul: Seçkin |
ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
Level of Contribution | |||||
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.
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Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
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Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
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Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.
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Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.
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Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.
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Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of the collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.
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Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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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 | 13 | 3 | 39 |
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 | 1 | 1 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 45 | 0 | 127 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 127 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |