| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Doctorate Of Science |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 10 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Can explain the basics of quantitative research methods.
- Can discuss the basic and advanced topics of statistics.
- Will be able to construct models with quantitative variables.
- Comprehend regression-based approaches such as mixed models and generalized linear models.
- Can analyze a scientific research by considering ethical rules.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
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| Course Description | The propose of this course is to introduce the students to the analytical methods which are widely used in the behavioral studies in the recent years. The course involves regression based approaches such as mixed models and general linear models. Students will also learn about the ways to properly choose the appropriate research design for these new analytical methods, implement these designs, and report the findings. Some of the topics in the course are hierarchical linear modelling, mixed effects model, general linear and general linear mixed models. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Ethical Principles in Scientific Research |
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2nd Week |
Ethical Rules Specific to Quantitative Research |
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3rd Week |
Descriptive Statistics, Frequency Distributions, Crosstabs |
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4th Week |
Hypothesis Tests |
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5th Week |
Correlation |
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6th Week |
Regression Analysis I |
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7th Week |
Regression Analysis II |
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8th Week |
Regression Based Analyses I |
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9th Week |
Regression Based Analyses II |
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10th Week |
Regression Based Analyses III |
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11th Week |
Scale Development |
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12th Week |
Exploratory Factor Analysis |
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13th Week |
Confirmatory Factor Analysis |
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14th Week |
Other Multivariate Statistical Methods |
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15th Week |
General Review |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Shaughnessy, J. J., Zechmeister, E. B. & Zechmeister, J. S. (2012). Research methods in psychology (9th ed.). Singapore: McGraw-Hill.
Çırakoğlu, O. C., Yeniçeri, Z., Kökdemir, D., Demirutku, K., Muratoğlu, B., Işın, G. & Sayın, P. (2011). Akademik yazım kuralları kitapçığı. Ankara: Başkent University.
* The basic materials to be used in this course are updated every year. |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Questions/Answers
- Discussion
- Other
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Project |
1 |
60 |
| Total(%) |
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60 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
60 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
40 |
| 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 |
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| Preparation for Quiz |
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| Individual or group work |
14 |
5 |
70 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
24 |
24 |
| Course hours |
15 |
3 |
45 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
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| Laboratory (including preparation) |
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| Final exam |
1 |
3 |
3 |
| Homework |
1 |
160 |
160 |
| Total Work Load | 302 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 10.06 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 10 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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