Information Package

Master's of Social Psychology with Thesis

PSS500

ADVENCED STATISTICS APPLICATIONS

Course Code
PSS500
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 2
ECTS
9
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS9
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learn the fundamental topics in multivariate statistics.
  2. Select appropriate analyses for the research questions that they confronted with.
  3. Use statistical packages to make multivariate statistics.
  4. Be able to write statistical reports of multivariate analyses.
  5. Design research questions suitable to multivariate analyses.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe goal of this course is to teach the fundamental topics in multivariate statistics, select appropriate analyses for the research questions that the students confronted with, learn using statistical packages to make multivariate statistics, be able to write statistical reports of multivariate analyses and finally design research questions suitable to multivariate analyses. Possible topics to be covered include data screening, multiple regression, multivariate statistics, principal component analysis and structural equation modeling.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to Multivariate Statistics
2nd Week Data Screening
3rd Week Multiple Regression
4th Week Multiple Regression (cont.)
5th Week Canonical Correlation
6th Week Multiway Frequency Analysis
7th Week Analysis of Covariance
8th Week Mid-Term Exam
9th Week Multivariate Analysis of Variance
10th Week Multivariate Analysis of Variance (cont.)
11th Week Principal Component Analysis
12th Week Principal Component Analysis (cont.)
13th Week Introduction to Structural Equation Modeling
14th Week Introduction to Structural Equation Modeling (cont.)
15th Week General Evaluation
Recommended or Required ReadingTabachnick, B. G., & Fidell, L. S. (2011). Multivariate statistics. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
* The primary textbook for this course is renewed every year.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 3 3
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 9 126
Preparation for Final exam 1 50 50
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 40 40
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework
Total Work Load267
Total Work Load / 30 (h)8.9
ECTS Credit of the Course9
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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