STATISTICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BUS213	STATISTICS	3	3	3	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	Prof. MUSTAFA KÖKSAL
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of the course; compiling the statistical data, using this data, problem solving and the accumulation of knowledge to provide students with the assessment.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Course content, introduction of basic statistical concepts, Central tendency measurements, variability measurements, probability and probability calculation, discrete and continuous distributions, binomial and poisson distributions include normal distribution and continuous normal distribution methods and applications.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Defines the basic concepts of statistics. (Define) (1)
Defines the dependent and independent variable in regression analysis (Define) (1)
Creates the Frequency Distribution Table for a given series. (Create) (6)
Calculates the central tendency measures for a given series. (Calculate) (2)
Interprets and calculates the central distribution measures for a given series. (Calculate) (2) & (Interpret) (5)
Calculates the probability values by using z-table (Calculate) (2)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature reading, homework	Introduction to statistics, Principles of Counting, Factorial, Permutation	Lecture, Q&A
2	Literature reading, homework	Combination, Probability	Lecture, Q&A
3	Literature reading, homework	Contingency Tables, Conditional Probability, Bayes Theorem	Lecture, Q&A
4	Literature reading, homework	Fundamental Definitions of Statistics, Large Number Law, Tables, Frequency Distribution Tables of a given series, Cumulative	Lecture, Q&A
5	Literature reading, homework	Central Tendency Measures , Arithmetic Mean	Lecture, Q&A
6	Literature reading, homework	Central Tendency Measures , Mode, Median and Central Tendency Measures comparison	Lecture, Q&A
7	Literature reading, homework	Central Tendency Measures	Lecture, Q&A
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature reading, homework	Central Distribution Measures	Lecture, Q&A
10	Literature reading, homework	Random Variables (Discrete, Continuous), Expected Value, Variance	Lecture, Q&A
11	Literature reading, homework	Some Discrete Probability Distribution (Bernoulli, Binom, Poisson, Uniform Distribution)	Lecture, Q&A
12	Literature reading, homework	Z-Distribution	Lecture, Q&A
13	Literature reading, homework	Comparison of Normal Distribution and Standard Normal Distribution	Lecture, Q&A
14	Literature reading, homework	Distributions	Lecture, Q&A
15	Literature reading, homework	Sampling Distribution of the mean	Lecture, Q&A
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Spiegel, M. R., & Stephens, L. J. (2013). İstatistik. Çev: ÇELEBİOĞLU, S.), Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, Ankara.
Newbold, P., Carlson, W. L., Thorne, B. M. (2013). Statistics for Business and Economics, 8th ed., Pearson, Essex.
http://jtsa.ieu.edu.tr/
Fikri Akdeniz, Olasılık ve İstatistik

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

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Summarizing basic and advanced topics in International Trade and Business.		1
2	To define the theories, concepts and principles of International Trade and Business and its sub-fields.		1
3	Interpreting the relationship of International Trade and Business with other disciplines.		1
4	Using the theoretical knowledge gained in the field of International Trade and Business in professional practices and daily life.		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explaining current events and phenomena in the field with a holistic perspective analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills.		1
2	Solving problems encountered in business life, at individual and organizational level.		1
3	Effective use of computer programs (such as SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) in the face of complex business problems.				3
4	Evaluating the developments in the world from an intellectual perspective in the light of the joint faculty courses taken.		1

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Recognizing new theoretical and practical approaches in the field of International Trade and Business.		1
2	Recognize the relevant literature effectively.		1
3	Independently organize activities towards organizational goals and objectives.			2

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To conduct qualitative and quantitative research on the subjects related to the field.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to work independently in the light of the knowledge gained in the field of International Trade and Business and to take responsibility for the work done.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Adopting the philosophy of lifelong learning.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Using foreign language skills effectively in business and social life, explaining their demands in writing or verbally.	0
2	To design a healthy communication network in the business world by using social life skills.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Benefiting from the theoretical and historical knowledge of international trade and business; analyzes current issues, events and problems.				3
2	Continually improving their knowledge of the structure and characteristics of the variables of international trade and business.		1

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	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
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	8	5	40
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	6	6	36
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	44	0	148