Psychology
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: PSY252
Course Name: Statistical Applications in Psychology
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 6
Language of instruction: EN
Course Requisites: PSY152 - Statistics in Behavioral Sciences II
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Öğr.Gör. CENGİZ BEŞOĞUL
Course Lecturer(s): Öğr.Gör. CENGİZ BEŞOĞUL
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: Object of the course is to provide an introduction to computer statistical applications in psychological research. This course emphasizes the use of SPSS applications that are frequently used in Behavioral Sciences.
Course Content: The course is to provide an introduction to computer statistical applications in psychological research. This course includes the use of SPSS applications that are frequently used in Behavioral Sciences.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) A
2) A
3) A
4) A
5) A
6) A
7) A
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction Lecturer's notes and related articles
2) Frequently used statistical methods Which methods are suitable to different kinds of data and research questions? The differences of Parametric and Non-parametric tests General structure of SPSS data files: data view and variable view differences Forming a data file through defining variables appropriately Lecturer's notes and related articles
3) Entering data correctly Learning the basic commands used in SPSS Lecturer's notes and related articles
4) Exploratory statistics, Measures of Central Tendency, Distribution and Dispersion: Mean, Median, Mod, Standard Deviation, Range, Variance, Kurtosis and Skewedness Lecturer's notes and related articles
5) Mann-Whitney U Kruskall Wallis Lecturer's notes and related articles
6) Pearson’s r Bivariate correlation Partial Correlation Lecturer's notes and related articles
7) One-Sample T-Test Independent Samples T-Test Lecturer's notes and related articles
8) All topics studied through 7 weeks Lecturer's notes and related articles
9) Paired Sample T-Test One-Way ANOVA Lecturer's notes and related articles
10) Repeated Measures ANOVA Factorial ANOVA Lecturer's notes and related articles
11) Exploratory Factor Analysis using Varimax Rotation Lecturer's notes and related articles
12) Reliability Analysis methods and Cronbach Alpha Lecturer's notes and related articles
13) Simple Regression Lecturer's notes and related articles
14) Multiple Regression Lecturer's notes and related articles
15) All topics studied through 14 weeks Lecturer's notes and related articles

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Öğretim görevlisinin notları ve ilgili makaleler
References: Öğretim görevlisinin notları ve ilgili makaleler

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Graduates acquire profound knowledge about the basic theories of psychology and gain the ability to use this equipment effectively on the field
2) With the readings and discussions included in the department courses, our students graduate as individuals who can think critically, question and express their opinion in the professional and social fields.
3) Graduates gain a strong background in research and practice with the methodology education they receive.
4) Since thirty percent of the courses are taught in English, our graduates acquire a proficiency in reading, speaking and writing in English.
5) Students graduate as individuals who are able to follow and willing to contribute to the developments in the field.
6) Students will graduate with the awareness of the ethical concerns that are crucial to have while working in the field and in academia.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Graduates acquire profound knowledge about the basic theories of psychology and gain the ability to use this equipment effectively on the field 3
2) With the readings and discussions included in the department courses, our students graduate as individuals who can think critically, question and express their opinion in the professional and social fields. 4
3) Graduates gain a strong background in research and practice with the methodology education they receive. 5
4) Since thirty percent of the courses are taught in English, our graduates acquire a proficiency in reading, speaking and writing in English. 5
5) Students graduate as individuals who are able to follow and willing to contribute to the developments in the field. 5
6) Students will graduate with the awareness of the ethical concerns that are crucial to have while working in the field and in academia. 5

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Lesson
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Application
Reporting

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 2 % 50
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Midterms 1 3
Final 1 3
Total Workload 48