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APPLIED STATISTICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
BUS224 APPLIED STATISTICS 4 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 Assist.Prof. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER
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 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading Discrete distributions Lecturing, Question-Response
10 Reading Hypothesis testing (parametric tests) Lecturing, Question-Response
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
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
Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.
2
2
Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.
1

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.
2

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.
4

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
3
2
Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
1
3
Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.
4
2
Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.
3
2
Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.
1
2
Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.
5
2
Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.
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 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
Total Workload of the Course Unit 148
Workload (h) / 25.5 5,8
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 6,0