Information Package

Program of Medical Documentation and Secretariat

TDS221

BIOSTATISTICS

Course Code
TDS221
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
2 + 1
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterThird Term (Fall)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explains the basic concepts of scientific research and types of research in the field of health.
  2. Explains data collection methods and research steps in health research.
  3. Presents data using basic statistical concepts in tables, graphs, and summary measurements.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsBTU100 Computer Literacy
Course DescriptionIt covers the fundamental concepts of biostatistics and their application in health care. It examines the methods used to collect, organize, summarize, and present health data. It focuses on the calculation of health indicators and the interpretation of basic statistical results.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Science and Research Concepts
2nd Week Research Steps and Basic Concepts
3rd Week Study Designs in Health Research
4th Week Data Collection in Health Research
5th Week Fundemental Statistical Concepts and Introduction to Biostatistics
6th Week Summarizing Data: Tables and Graphs
7th Week Summary Statistics: Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week Hypothesis Tests
10th Week SPSS Applications
11th Week SPSS Applications
12th Week SPSS Applications
13th Week SPSS Applications
14th Week General Review
Recommended or Required ReadingSümbüloğlu, K. ve Sümbüloğlu, V. (2012). Biyoistatistik. Hatiboğlu Yayınları
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 50
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 15 3 45
Preparation for Final exam 1 25 25
Course hours 15 2 30
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 25 25
Laboratory (including preparation) 15 1 15
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load142
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.73
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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