ECTS - Biostatistics
Biostatistics (MED283) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Biostatistics | MED283 | 5. Semester | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Compulsory Departmental Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | The aim of this course is to provide students with basic statistical concepts, data collection and evaluation processes, basic statistical analysis and reporting of data. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Basic statistical concepts, introduction to biostatistics, standardization, probability, theoretical distributions, sampling distributions, sampling methods, descriptive statistics, data collection forms and data collection methods, data entry into statistical programs, hypothesis testing, single sample tests, two sample and k sample tests (dependent, independent), parametric tests, nonparametric tests, correlation and regression analysis, creating tables and graphics, reporting of data. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
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| 1 | Basic definitions and concepts related to statistics Introduction to biostatistics | Reading the subject from references |
| 2 | Standardization, Probability | Reading the subject from references |
| 3 | Theoretical distributions - Sample distributions - Confidence intervals | Reading the subject from references |
| 4 | Descriptive statistics | Reading the subject from references |
| 5 | Data collection forms and data collection methods | Reading the subject from references |
| 6 | Data entry into statistical programs | Reading the subject from references |
| 7 | Introduction to hypothesis testing - Single sample tests | Reading the subject from references |
| 8 | Midterm | |
| 9 | Two sample and K sample tests (dependent, independent) | Reading the subject from references |
| 10 | Parametric tests | Reading the subject from references |
| 11 | Nonparametric tests | Reading the subject from references |
| 12 | Correlation Analysis | Reading the subject from references |
| 13 | Regression Analysis | Reading the subject from references |
| 14 | Creating tables and charts | Reading the subject from references |
| 15 | Reporting of data | Reading the subject from references |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Zar, J. H. (2013). Biostatistical Analysis: Pearson New International Edition. Pearson Higher Ed. |
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| 2. Chernick, M.L. and Friis, R.H. (2003). Introductory Biostatistics for the Health Sciences. Wiley Interscience | |
| 3. Sümbüloğlu, K ve Sümbüloğlu, V. (2016). Biyoistatistik. 17. Baskı. Hatipoğlu Yayınevi. Ankara | |
| 4. Hayran, M. (2011). Sağlık araştırmaları için temel istatistik. Omega Araştırma |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 50 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 50 |
| Toplam | 2 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 50 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 50 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| Major Area Courses | |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Have the necessary up-to-date knowledge and skills to meet the health-care needs of individuals, families and society with an individual and holistic approach in line with the nursing process. | X | ||||
| 2 | Access scientific knowledge and use scientific knowledge in nursing care. | X | ||||
| 3 | Perform nursing care using theoretical, evidence-based and applied knowledge. | X | ||||
| 4 | Provide nursing care in line with developing technology and current health policies. | X | ||||
| 5 | Perform nursing practices and research in accordance with legislation, professional values, standards, ethical principles and human rights. | X | ||||
| 6 | Utilize critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills in the nursing care process. | X | ||||
| 7 | Perform their duties through effective communication and collaboration with individuals, families, communities, health-care teams, and other disciplines. | X | ||||
| 8 | Use English in written and oral communication, nursing processes and research. | X | ||||
| 9 | Lead innovation and change by adopting a lifelong learning philosophy for personal and professional development. | X | ||||
| 10 | Use information and information technologies effectively in their practices. | X | ||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | |||
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Total Workload | 100 | ||