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The aim of the course is to introduce students to basic statistical concepts, to teach data collection, organization, summarization, comparison and to introduce basic probability concepts and probability distributions. |
Course Content: |
Basic Statistical Concepts: Definition of statistics, definition and types of units, qualification and elegant concepts, concept and types of variables. -Data collection, measurement, scaling, graphical presentation of data. -Measures of central tendency: Sensitive Averages (Arithmetic, Geometric, Squared and Harmonic Averages), Insensitive Averages (Mode, Median and other divisors). -Measures of Dispersion and Variability: Range of Variation, Range of Divisors, Mean Deviation, Standard deviation and variance, Coefficient of Variation and Standard value. -Moments: Moments with respect to origin and mean, standard variable moments. Skewness Kurtosis Measures: Pearson and Bowley coefficients, Skewness kurtosis measures based on moments. |
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To be able to comprehend the basic concepts of social sciences, to be able to master the relationships between concepts in detail |
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To be able to reconcile economic and social phenomena with the theories in the field; to be able to follow the functioning of relations between people and societies |
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To be able to evaluate the information obtained in the learning process with cause and effect relationships; to be able to appreciate where, when and why information will be needed |
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To comprehend and express basic economic models analytically; to be able to project models from their outlines to their details |
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Be familiar with quantitative methods, logical reasoning processes and modeling techniques |
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To be able to have the ability to solve basic economic and social problems and to obtain the ability to analyze with detailed techniques |
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Acquiring knowledge about the economic and social environment, having the equipment to distinguish its functions and benefits |
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Ability to work effectively, self-confidence to take responsibility, self-confidence and entrepreneurial power by carrying the awareness of professional and ethical responsibility; to prioritize solidarity in teamwork
Ability to use Turkish language effectively; to have knowledge of at least one foreign language for research |
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Measures of Dispersion and Variability: Range of Variation, Mean Deviation and variance, Coefficient of Variation and Standard value. |
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Indexes (Index types, fixed based simple index, different based simple index) |
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Conversion of the Current Price Series to Real Using Composite Indices, Price Indices |
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Sampling Concept and Sampling Methods |
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final exam |
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