Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:
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| Knowledge
(Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
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1) Explains basic statistical concepts and methods.
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| Skills
(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
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1) Determines the statistical analysis methods suitable for the research question.
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2) Makes simple statistical measurements such as calculating central tendency and distribution measures.
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| Competences
(Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)
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1) Recognizes the computer programs used in data analysis.
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2) Knows processes of application of descriptive and hypothesis tests
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Subject |
Materials Sharing * |
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Related Preparation |
Further Study |
| 1) |
Introduction to Statistics : Definition and Functions of Statistics: Descriptive-Descriptive Statistics and Inferential Statistics |
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Statistics in Research Process: General Concepts and Terminology: Research Question, Research Problem, Hypothesis, Research Variables, Operational Definition. |
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Sampling, Classification of Variables, and Measurement Levels. |
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Normal Distribution, Central Tendency and Central Distribution Measurements. |
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Process of Hypothesis Testing : Definition of Research and Null Hypothesis, Alfa (Type I) and Beta (Type II) Errors, Confidence Level, Confidence Interval, Power of Test, and Decision of Hypothesis Test. |
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Statistics in Research Process: Asking a Research Question, Suggesting a Hypothesis, Definition the Variables, and Operational Definition the Variables, Definition of Measurement Levels, Definition of Process of Hypothesis Testing. |
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Experimental Designs and Choosing of the Correct Statistical Test for Data Analysis |
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Midterm |
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Introduction to Data Analysis on SPSS: Introduce the SPSS Interface, SPSS Data Entry, Practical Applications of the SPSS Program. |
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Frequency Distribution, Average, Mode and Median Calculations, Graphic Presentations, and Applications of Descriptive Statistic Test (Chi-Square Analysis) on the SPSS Program. |
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Testing of Normal Distribution and Correlation Analyses on the SPSS Program |
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Applications of the Parametric and Non-Parametric Two-Samples Hypothesis Tests on the SPSS Program. |
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One-Way ANOVA on the SPSS Program. |
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| 14) |
General Review and Applications on the SPSS Program |
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| 15) |
Final Examination |
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| Course Notes / Textbooks: |
Gravetter F & Wallnau L. (2011) Essentials of Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (7th ed.) Wadsworth
Hovardaoğlu, S. (1994). Davranış Bilimleri İçin İstatistik, Hatiboğlu Yayınları-Ankara
Howell, D.C. (1989). Fundamental Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences, 2nd. Ed., PWS-Kent Publishing Company-Boston.
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| References: |
Temel Ders Kaynakları (2021 Güz)
1. SPSS Kullanma Kılavuzu: SPSS ile Adım Adım Veri Analizi (2016), Julie PALLANT (Çev: Doç. Dr. Sibel BALCI, Yrd. Doç. Dr. Berat AHİ), Anı Yayıncılık.
2. Sosyal Bilimler İçin Veri Analizi El Kitabı (2017), Doç. Dr. Şener BÜYÜKÖZTÜRK, Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık.
Blalock, H.M., Jr. (1979). Social Statistics, Revised Second Edition, McGraw-Hill Book Company-New York.
Elmes, D.G., Kantowitz, B.G. & Roediger, H.L. (1985). Research Methods in Psychology, 2nd. Ed., New York: West Publishing Company
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(KPLOs and SPLOs are the abbreviations for Key & Sub- Programme Learning Outcomes, respectively. )
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Contribution Level (from 1 to 5) |
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Evaluates cognitive, psychological, social reasons and consequences of human behavior. |
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1.1 Comprehends relation of psychology with other social sciences and analyzes psychological processes with an interdisciplinary approach. |
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1.2 Uses research methods and techniques such as data collection, analysis and interpretation effectively. |
5 |
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1.3 Has advanced academic and clinical knowledge, skills and experience in different fields of psychology. |
5 |
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1.4 Explains basic psychological concepts, models and theories; analyzes psychological processes. |
5 |
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2) |
Comprehends his/her professional competencies and limitations. |
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2.1 Takes social context into account while evaluating personal factors and issues. |
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2.2 Tries to contribute to the solution of social problems using his/her professional knowledge and social skills. |
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2.3 Acquires new information about psychological issues and practices by following current research in psychology. |
5 |
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2.4 Improves his/her skills as a psychologist by participating in trainings in the field of psychology. |
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Reflects his/her knowledge, academic and clinical experience acquired in psychology education in professional practice effectively. |
5 |
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3.1 Demonstrates advanced analytical skills, problem solving and critical thinking skills in professional work. |
5 |
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3.2 Works within professional ethical principles making unprejudiced and non-discriminatory professional assessment in practice and academic research. |
5 |
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3.3 Conducts preventive activities to alleviate possible problems in practice; contributes to improvement of professional practice. |
1 |
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4) |
Applies the theoretical knowledge in business life during a semester. |
4 |
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4.1 Experiences all processes in business life. |
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4.2 Takes part in activities related to the field of education in a business operating in the field. |
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4.3 Questions the application with theoretical knowledge. |
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4.4 Compiles the knowledge and experience gained in the field. |
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5) |
Acquires the competencies that develop by the expectations of business world and the society defined as the institutional outcomes of our university on the advanced level in relation with his/her field. |
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5.1 Acquires the analyzing solving the problems and managing the conflicts. |
5 |
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5.2 Participates as a team member and takes responsibility in the environments that require the solving of the conflicts and acts as a leader when necessary. |
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5.3 Has awareness for ethical and social responsivity. |
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5.4 By supporting the learnt courses with quantitative and qualitative data; and by using verbal and visual communication means, s/he transfers them to the groups within and outside his/her group in a systematical and effective way. |
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5.5 Evaluates the norms and standards present in the works in which s/he takes responsibility in a critical point of view. |
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5.6 Develops strategical, innovative and entrepreneurial ideas. |
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5.7 Acquires competence of managing the change. |
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5.8 Shows development personally and socially with and awareness for lifelong learning. |
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5.9 Follows advanced technologies and developments about digital transformation. |
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5.10 Has cultural awareness and s/he transfers this to the groups within and outside his/her field.
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5.11 Has awareness about citizenship competency. |
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5.12 Acquires communication in a Foreign Language (English) competence defined on the level of at least B1 in European Language Portfolio. |
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| WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES |
| Teaching & Learning Activities |
# of Activities per semester |
Duration (hour) |
Total Workload |
| Course |
13 |
3 |
39 |
| Laboratory |
6 |
2 |
12 |
| Application |
2 |
2 |
4 |
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Field Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class |
10 |
1 |
10 |
| Presentations / Seminar |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Project |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Homework Assignments |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities |
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65 |
| WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES |
| Assesment & Evaluation Activities |
# of Activities per semester |
Duration (hour) |
Total Workload |
| Quizzes |
1 |
28 |
28 |
| Midterms |
1 |
24 |
24 |
| Semester Final Exam |
1 |
36 |
36 |
| Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities |
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88 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities) |
153 |
| ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h) |
6 |
ECTS Information Package / Course Catalogue