ECTS - Statistics and Research Methods in Social Sciences II
Statistics and Research Methods in Social Sciences II (KAM210) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Statistics and Research Methods in Social Sciences II | KAM210 | 4. Semester | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | Turkish |
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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, Drill and Practice, Brain Storming, Project Design/Management. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | The aim of the course is to introduce and apply quantitative research methods in social sciences. Thus, students will be informed about conducting research based on consistent and empirical data. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Quantitative methods; SPSS; statistical tests; area research. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
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| 1 | Introduction. Introducing the lesson and explaining the expectations from the students. | |
| 2 | What is statistics? What is its role in research? | Richard J. Shavelson, Sosyal Bilimler için İstatistik, sayfa 3-41. |
| 3 | Descriptive Statistics for Univariate Distributions (I) – Frequency Distributions | Richard J. Shavelson, Sosyal Bilimler için İstatistik, sayfa 51-91. Example explanation and solutions with Excel |
| 4 | Descriptive Statistics for Univariate Distributions (II) – Central Tendency and Measures of Variability | Richard J. Shavelson, Sosyal Bilimler için İstatistik, sayfa 92-127. Example explanation and solutions with PSPP or Excel application |
| 5 | Example explanation and solutions with PSPP or Excel application | Richard J. Shavelson, Sosyal Bilimler için İstatistik, sayfa 128-154. Sample explanation and solutions with PSPP application 1. Homework. |
| 6 | Descriptive Statistics for Common Distributions (I) – Correlation Coefficient | Richard J. Shavelson, Sosyal Bilimler için İstatistik, sayfa 157-192. Sample explanation and solutions with PSPP application |
| 7 | Hypothesis Testing and Statistical Inferences | Richard J. Shavelson, Sosyal Bilimler için İstatistik, sayfa 223-355. Sample explanation and solutions with PSPP application |
| 8 | Between-Group Statistical Tests – t-Tests | Richard J. Shavelson, Sosyal Bilimler için İstatistik, sayfa 359-400. Sample explanation and solutions with PSPP application |
| 9 | Between-Group Statistical Tests – One-Way Analysis of Variance | Richard J. Shavelson, Sosyal Bilimler için İstatistik, sayfa 401-452. Sample explanation and solutions with PSPP application |
| 10 | Midterm | |
| 11 | Simple and Multiple Regression Analysis I | Richard J. Shavelson, Sosyal Bilimler için İstatistik, sayfa 578-600. Sample explanation and solutions with PSPP application |
| 12 | Simple and Multiple Regression Analysis II | Richard J. Shavelson, Sosyal Bilimler için İstatistik, sayfa 578-600. Sample explanation and solutions with PSPP application 2. Homework. |
| 13 | Categorical Data Analysis: Cross Table and Chi-Square Test | Richard J. Shavelson, Sosyal Bilimler için İstatistik, sayfa 601-634. • Sample explanation and solutions with PSPP application |
| 14 | Course repetition | Repetition of past topics and answering questions. Information about the final exam. |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Richard J. Shavelson, Sosyal Bilimler için İstatistik, Ankara: Pegem Akademi, 2016. |
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Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | 1 | 20 |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | 2 | 20 |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 25 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 35 |
| Toplam | 5 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 65 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 35 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | |
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| Major Area Courses | X |
| 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 | ||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Learns the fundamental concepts, theories, and methods of political science and public administration; and uses this knowledge to analyze the causes and consequences of political developments at the national and global levels. | |||||
| 2 | Understands how policies are formulated and implemented in real life at the local, national, regional, and/or global levels; identifies the key institutions and actors involved in these processes and comprehends the functioning of public administration. | |||||
| 3 | Gains foundational knowledge on fields related to political science and public administration—such as international relations, sociology, psychology, cultural studies, economics, law, and history—and thereby develops an interdisciplinary understanding that considers and connects the relationships among different domains of social life. | |||||
| 4 | Learns quantitative and qualitative research techniques applicable to the field of political science and public administration, as well as the use of relevant software, hardware, and/or technical tools; gains experience in designing and conducting research/projects aimed at developing practical skills in the field. | X | ||||
| 5 | Develops the ability to act with open-mindedness, refrain from discrimination, and be sensitive and respectful to different perspectives through the promotion of critical and analytical thinking, intellectual debate, and lifelong learning; thus, enhances skills for collective action. | |||||
| 6 | Develops decision-making and initiative taking, work completion and time management competencies by understanding business ethics in public administration, politics and all related fields. | |||||
| 7 | Develops communication skills, oral and written expression, presentation techniques; learns the writing principles and procedures required to write an academic article on political science and public administration disciplines. | |||||
| 8 | Gains command of English terminology in political science and public administration, and acquires the language proficiency necessary to engage with English-language scholarship; enabling comparative analysis of current political issues in various countries. | |||||
| 9 | Possesses knowledge of both Turkish and world political history, including key periods, turning points, and major actors; thereby understands the influence of countries' socio-historical backgrounds on contemporary political and administrative issues. | |||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload | 126 | ||