- Course Code
- TDS221
- Semester
- Third Term (Fall)
- Theory+Practice
- 2 + 1
- ECTS
- 5
| Course Type | Compulsory Course |
| Course Level | Associate Degree |
| Year of Study | 2 |
| Semester | Third Term (Fall) |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Explains the basic concepts of scientific research and types of research in the field of health.
- Explains data collection methods and research steps in health research.
- Presents data using basic statistical concepts in tables, graphs, and summary measurements.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
| Prerequisites | No |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components | BTU100 Computer Literacy |
| Course Description | It 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 |
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1st Week |
Science and Research Concepts |
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2nd Week |
Research Steps and Basic Concepts |
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3rd Week |
Study Designs in Health Research |
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4th Week |
Data Collection in Health Research |
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5th Week |
Fundemental Statistical Concepts and Introduction to Biostatistics |
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6th Week |
Summarizing Data: Tables and Graphs |
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7th Week |
Summary Statistics: Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion |
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8th Week |
Midterm exam |
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9th Week |
Hypothesis Tests |
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10th Week |
SPSS Applications |
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11th Week |
SPSS Applications |
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12th Week |
SPSS Applications |
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13th Week |
SPSS Applications |
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14th Week |
General Review |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Sümbüloğlu, K. ve Sümbüloğlu, V. (2012). Biyoistatistik. Hatiboğlu Yayınları |
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Questions/Answers
- Practice
- Problem Solving
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
50 |
| Total(%) |
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50 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
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50 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
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50 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
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| 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 |
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| Total Work Load | 142 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 4.73 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Work Placement(s) | No |
Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes
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