SAY512 Biostatistics and Decision MakingIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Healthcare Management non-thesisGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Healthcare Management non-thesis
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code: SAY512
Course Name: Biostatistics and Decision Making
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 8
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory
Course Level:
Master TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Second Cycle EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi DUYGU AYDIN HAKLI
Course Lecturer(s): Öğr.Gör. ŞİRİN YILMAZ
Öğr.Gör. SALİM YILMAZ
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To teach the basic statistical concepts and methods with special examples and applications for health area , to provide students to understand and evaluate the literature in their field.
Course Content: 1. Basic concepts of biostatistics,
2. Descriptive statistics according to data type,
3. Graphs suitable for the data type,
4. Sample distribution and standard error,
5. Confidence intervals for statistics,
6. Hypothesis testing,
7. Correlation and simple linear regression analysis
8. Multivariate linear regression analysis

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Knows the basic concepts of biostatistics
2) Calculates descriptive statistics according to data type
3) Draws graphs suitable for the data type
4) Understands sample distribution and standard error
5) Calculates and interprets confidence intervals for statistics
6) Selects, applies and interprets appropriate hypothesis testing
7) Applies the methods of correlation and simple linear regression analysis
8) Applies multivariate linear regression analysis
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) Presentation of the course to the students: Basic statistical concepts; statistics, biostatistics, usage areas of biostatistics, population, sample, statistics, parameters, data, variables, data types, etc.
2) Descriptive Statistics : • Descriptive statistics calculated by variable type. • Descriptive statistics; data classification, measurements. • Dispersion measures. Article criticism
3) Single variable tables and graphs • Tables and graphs; interpret marginal table and graphs: histogram, bar graph, stem-leaf graph, box plot, mean-standard deviation graphs.
4) Multivariate tables and Graphs • Multivariate tables and graphs; cross tables, multivariate applications of basic graphical representations, scatter plot, etc. Article criticism
5) Theoretical Distributions • Theoretical distributions: normal distribution, binomial distribution, poisson distribution. • normality tests and graphs.
6) Sampling Distributions and confidence intervals • point estimation, standard error, confidence level and margin of error • standard error and margin of error • confidence intervals for means and proportions
7) Article critisicm
8) Mid-term- Presentation
9) Introduction To Hypothesis Tests – One-Sample Tests • the concepts of α and β. • the studies related to one sample.
10) Independent Two-Sample Tests • two sample hypothesis tests about independent groups. • Interpret the result. Dependent Two-Sample Tests • two sample hypothesis tests about dependent groups. • Interpret the result. Article critism
11) Independent More Than Two Sample Tests • more than two samples hypothesis tests about independent groups. • Interpret the result. Dependent More Than Two Sample Tests • more than two samples hypothesis tests about dependent groups. • Interpret the result. Article criticism
12) Correlation and Lineer Regression Analysis • relationship between variables. • simple regression model. • multiple linear regression models. • model proficiency. Article criticism
13) Final exam-Presentation
14) Final exam-Presentation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ders notları haftalık bazda verilecektir.
Her hafta makale kritiği yapılacaktır.
References: 1. Andy Field, Discovering Statistics Using SPSS, SAGE Publications,2009.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes
1) To be able to supervise social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the collection, interpretation, application and announcement of data related to the field and to teach these values. - To be able to develop strategy, policy and implementation plans on issues related to the field and to evaluate the results obtained within the framework of quality processes. - To be able to use the knowledge, problem solving and/or application skills they have assimilated in the field in interdisciplinary studies.
1) -Develop and deepen knowledge in the same or in a different field to the proficiency level based on Bachelor level qualifications. -Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field is related with
1) -Develop and deepen knowledge in the same or in a different field to the proficiency level based on Bachelor level qualifications. -Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field is related with.
2) To be able to independently carry out a study that requires expertise related to the field. - To be able to develop new strategic approaches for the solution of unforeseen complex problems encountered in applications related to the field and to produce solutions by taking responsibility. - To be able to lead in environments that require the solution of problems related to the field
3) - 1- Develops strategies and policies on issues related to the field of health and interprets implementation plans and evaluates the results obtained in a scientific and ethical framework. 2- Observes social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting and announcing data related to the field of health and teaches these values. 3-Apply the knowledge and problem-solving skills assimilated in the field of health in interdisciplinary studies. 4- Evaluates the current developments in the field of health in line with national values and country realities, including children and families, which are the basic units of society. 5- Develops strategy, policy and implementation plans on issues related to the field of health and evaluates the results obtained within the framework of quality processes. 6- Contributes to national and international health policy studies on the further development of health. 7-Has experience to work with other health disciplines.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To be able to supervise social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the collection, interpretation, application and announcement of data related to the field and to teach these values. - To be able to develop strategy, policy and implementation plans on issues related to the field and to evaluate the results obtained within the framework of quality processes. - To be able to use the knowledge, problem solving and/or application skills they have assimilated in the field in interdisciplinary studies. 5
1) -Develop and deepen knowledge in the same or in a different field to the proficiency level based on Bachelor level qualifications. -Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field is related with
1) -Develop and deepen knowledge in the same or in a different field to the proficiency level based on Bachelor level qualifications. -Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field is related with.
2) To be able to independently carry out a study that requires expertise related to the field. - To be able to develop new strategic approaches for the solution of unforeseen complex problems encountered in applications related to the field and to produce solutions by taking responsibility. - To be able to lead in environments that require the solution of problems related to the field
3) - 1- Develops strategies and policies on issues related to the field of health and interprets implementation plans and evaluates the results obtained in a scientific and ethical framework. 2- Observes social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting and announcing data related to the field of health and teaches these values. 3-Apply the knowledge and problem-solving skills assimilated in the field of health in interdisciplinary studies. 4- Evaluates the current developments in the field of health in line with national values and country realities, including children and families, which are the basic units of society. 5- Develops strategy, policy and implementation plans on issues related to the field of health and evaluates the results obtained within the framework of quality processes. 6- Contributes to national and international health policy studies on the further development of health. 7-Has experience to work with other health disciplines.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Lesson
Reading
Q&A / Discussion
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment etc.)

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Presentation 2 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 6 84
Homework Assignments 6 8 48
Midterms 1 20 20
Final 1 40 40
Total Workload 234