Course Objectives:
The goal of this course is to comprehend fundamentals of inferential statistics and use specific software to testing different hypothesis.
Course Content:
Inferential statistics
Hypothesis Testing
Normal distribution & z-score
Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)
Correlation & Linear Regression
Course Methodology:
1. Lecture 3. Discussion 4. Demonstration 5. Group work 6. Microteaching 7. Problem solving
Course Evaluation Methods:
A. Supply type B. Multiple-choice test C. Incomplete D. True-False E. Oral exam F. Portfolio G. Performance type H. Report
Vertical Tabs
Dersin Öğrenme Çıktıları
| Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1) Comprehend the importance of inferential statistics | 1, 3 | A |
| 2) Define and exemplify hypothesis testing | 1, 3 | A |
| 3) Explain the characteristics of normal distribution | 1, 3 | A |
| 4) Explain the usage of standard scores | 1, 3 | A |
| 5) Use SPSS to run t-test | 5, 7 | G |
| 6) Use SPSS to run ANOVA | 5, 7 | G |
| 7) Define correlation and linear regression | 1, 3 | A |
| 8) Write regression equation for given data | 5, 7 | G |
Dersin Akışı
| COURSE CONTENT | ||
| Week | Topics | Study Materials |
| 1 | Descriptive Statistics vs. Inferential Statistics | |
| 2 | Normal Distribution | |
| 3 | Hypothesis Testing | |
| 4 | T-test for one sample | |
| 5 | T-test for two independent sample | |
| 6 | T-test for two related samples | |
| 7 | Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) | |
| 8 | One way ANOVA (independent samples) | |
| 9 | One way ANOVA (dependent samples) | |
| 10 | Two way ANOVA | |
| 11 | Correlation | |
| 12 | Regression | |
| 13 | Non parametric tests | |
| 14 | Choosing right statistics | |
Kaynaklar
| RESOURCES | |
| Compulsory |
1) Gravetter, F.J. and Wallnau, L.B. (2012). Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences. 9th edition. Wadsworth, USA.
2) Pallant, J. (2011). SPSS Survival Manual: A Step by Step Guide to data Analysis using SPSS, 4th edition. Open University Press, USA |
| Recommended |
1) Salkind, N.J. (2011). Statistics for People Who (Think They) Hate Statistics, 4th Edition, Sage, USA.
2) Heiman, G.W. (2011). Basic Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences. 6th edition. Wadsworth, USA |
Materyal Paylaşımı
| MATERIAL SHARING | |
| Documents | |
| Assignments |
1) Write research questions for specific hypothesis testing procedures
2) Use SPSS to run t-test for given data 3) Use SPSS to run ANOVA for given data 4) Use SPSS to run correlation and regression analysis for given data |
| Exams | |
Değerlendirme Sistemi
| ASSESSMENT | ||
| IN-TERM STUDIES | Quantity | Percentage |
| Midterm | 1 | 30 |
| Quiz | ||
| Final | 1 | 40 |
| Assignment | 1 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Contribution of Final Exam to Overall Grade | 40 | |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
Dersin Program Çıktılarına Katkısı
| COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM | |||||||
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Understanding and the history, principles and philosophy of curriculum and instruction and being able to use them | X | |||||
| 2 | To be aware of the national and international current developments and implementations, | X | |||||
| 3 | To know the variables involved in teaching-learning process and to design the lessons in the light of them. | X | |||||
| 4 | To know the scientific research methods necessary for his/her personal and academic development and to have the ability to apply them as carrying out research studies and reporting their findings in the field of curriculum and instruction. | X | |||||
| 5 | To be able to use information and communication technologies efficiently for his/her personal and academic development and the analysis of the data collection. | X | |||||
| 6 | To know and make use of the theories related to development, learning and personal growth for life-long positive development. | X | |||||
| 7 | To be equipped with the necessary teaching-learning qualifications as well as the necessary skills to develop them professionally. | X | |||||
| 8 | To know the principles and techniques of curriculum and syllabus evaluation and to be able to evaluate the curriculum and syllabus in the light of them. | X | |||||
| 9 | To grasp and to apply the social, cultural and societal responsibilities and to be able to act upon these properties. | X | |||||
| 10 | To understand the properties and structure of projects based upon needs and to be able to run the project process in line with these properties. | X | |||||
AKTS İş Yükü Tablosu
| ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION | |||
| Activities | Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 16 | 4 | 64 |
| Mid-Term(s) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Quiz(es) | - | - | - |
| Assignment(s) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Work Load | 156 | ||
| Total Work Load / 25 (h) | 6,24 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 6 | ||