SAY512 Biostatistics and Decision MakingIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Child Development and Education with thesisGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Child Development and Education with 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: Fall
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

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Has advanced knowledge about cognitive, language, motor, self-care, social and emotional development areas all children aged 0-18.
2) Knows all the concepts related to development and education for children in the 0-18 age group, follows the studies on this subject and plans original studies.
3) The knowledge gained in the areas of cognitive, language, motor, self-care, social-emotional development for children in the 0-18 age group; It is used to make developmental and educational diagnosis for children, families and society in units related to the profession.
4) It identifies the problems of 0-18 age group children and their families in the country in the fields of health, development, education and social services and generates appropriate solutions and original ideas by using their basic knowledge about these problems.
5) They produce original solutions using their advanced knowledge on Child Development and Education, use these solutions in practice, interpret the results by interpreting the information, and critically analyze a set of information.
6) The knowledge gained in the professional field; It can be used for health, education and social service institutions, especially for children and families, works effectively in developmental and educational programs and related projects, and participates in research.
7) Acts in accordance with scientific ethics and observes the psychological conditions of the child and family regarding experimental research on children.
8) Acts in accordance with democracy, human rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values, relevant laws, regulations and legislation as an example to the society with its appearance, attitudes and behaviors.
9) The individual has sufficient awareness of environmental protection and occupational safety of 0-18 age group including their families and behaves appropriately and participates in quality management and processes.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Has advanced knowledge about cognitive, language, motor, self-care, social and emotional development areas all children aged 0-18. 1
2) Knows all the concepts related to development and education for children in the 0-18 age group, follows the studies on this subject and plans original studies. 3
3) The knowledge gained in the areas of cognitive, language, motor, self-care, social-emotional development for children in the 0-18 age group; It is used to make developmental and educational diagnosis for children, families and society in units related to the profession. 1
4) It identifies the problems of 0-18 age group children and their families in the country in the fields of health, development, education and social services and generates appropriate solutions and original ideas by using their basic knowledge about these problems. 3
5) They produce original solutions using their advanced knowledge on Child Development and Education, use these solutions in practice, interpret the results by interpreting the information, and critically analyze a set of information. 5
6) The knowledge gained in the professional field; It can be used for health, education and social service institutions, especially for children and families, works effectively in developmental and educational programs and related projects, and participates in research. 1
7) Acts in accordance with scientific ethics and observes the psychological conditions of the child and family regarding experimental research on children. 5
8) Acts in accordance with democracy, human rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values, relevant laws, regulations and legislation as an example to the society with its appearance, attitudes and behaviors. 4
9) The individual has sufficient awareness of environmental protection and occupational safety of 0-18 age group including their families and behaves appropriately and participates in quality management and processes. 5

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