Information Package

Program of Exercise and Sport Sciences

SPS205

STATISTICS AND RESEARCH METHODS

Course Code
SPS205
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterThird Term (Fall)
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learn the basic concepts of research.
  2. Learn and apply how to conduct a research process
  3. Prepare a research proposal, and a research paper.
  4. Learn and apply basic concepts of statistics (descriptive statistics and inferential statistics).
  5. Learn basic concepts of statistics analyze set of data by using the appropriate statistical procedure.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionIntroduction to research in physical education and sports, the scientific method, a review of basic concepts, types of research, sampling, data collection. Phases of research process. Introduction to uses, basic concepts and methods of statistics.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to Research in P. E. And Sports
2nd Week Stages of Research Process
3rd Week Stages of Research Process
4th Week Stages of Research Process
5th Week Stages of Research Process
6th Week Writing Research Reports
7th Week Becoming Acquainted with Statistical Concepts
8th Week Midterm I
9th Week Descriptive Statistics
10th Week Descriptive Statistics
11th Week Inferential Statistics
12th Week Inferential Statistics
13th Week Inferential Statistics
14th Week Midterm II
Recommended or Required ReadingKarasar, N. (1994). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi. 5. Basım Ankara: 3A Araştırma Eğitim DanışmanlıkLtd.
Alpar, R. (1998). İstatistik ve Spor Bilimleri. Ankara: Bağırgan Yayımevi
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Discussion
  • Report Preparation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 2 40
Project 1 15
Other 1 15
Total(%) 70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 30
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 1 6 6
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 30 30
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 10 10
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework 5 6 30
Total Work Load126
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.2
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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