ECONOMICS | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
ECO1163 | Research Methods and Statistics I | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Must Course |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Hybrid |
Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SERKAN YEŞİLYURT |
Course Objectives: | This course provides a basic review of descriptive and inferential statistics and how these techniques are used with research methods appropriate for social sciences studies. Students will become proficient in computer analysis of data sets, designing and evaluating research designs and techniques, and having the skills to understand primary research in counseling literature. The course has three overarching objectives. First, students learn to evaluate existing studies. Students achieve this objective by reviewing articles in-class, analyzing a series of articles in five BlackBoard modules on evidence-based practice, and completing a Research Article Analysis assignment. Second, students learn to design research in practice settings. Students achieve this objective by completing a Research Study/Project Design, working collaboratively in-class to write a formal research proposal over the course of several weeks using a problem-based learning format. Third, students learn to conduct needs assessments and program evaluations in practice settings. Students achieve this objective by performing in-class needs assessments and program evaluations, creating databases, computing statistics, and applying this knowledge to complete the Sample Program Evaluation assignment. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Applying the knowledge of statistics, mathematics and computer to statistical problems (Excel, R, Stata, Eviews and Matlab) and developing analytical solutions. 2. Defining, modeling and solving real life problems that involve uncertainty, and interpreting results. 3. To decide on the data collection technique, and apply it through experiment, observation, questionnaire or simulation. 4. Analysing small and big volumes of data and interpreting results. 5. Utilizing up-to-date techniques, computer hardware and software required for statistical applications; developing software programs and numerical solutions for specific problems when necessary. 6. Constructing research proposal. 7. Using data for academic research. 8. Following contemporary developments and publications in statistical science, conducting research, being open to novelty and thinking critically. 9. Developing computational solutions to statistical problems that cannot be solved analytically. 10. Having theoretical background and developing new theories in statistics, building relations between theoretical and practical knowledge. |
1-How to use statistics in finance and business 2-Tables and graphs for numerical data 3-What should be considered to prepare a good graphics 4-Descriptive numerical statistics 5-Data standardization and box diagram 6-Basic probability 5- How to do a research 6-How to create a research paper 7. How to access and work with data |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Review Syllabus, Overview of Research | |
2) | Basic Excel Techniques | |
3) | Tables and charts | |
4) | Organizing data | |
5) | Analyzing Data | |
6) | Descriptive Statistics | |
7) | Descriptive Statistics | |
8) | Olasılık tabloları | |
9) | Contingency Tables | |
10) | Preparation of a report using Excel | |
11) | Preparation of a report using Excel | |
12) | Preparation of a report using Excel | |
13) | Student Presentations | |
14) | Student Presentations |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Research Methods, Statistics, and Applications, by Kathrynn A. Adams and Eva K. Lawrence. RESEARCH METHODS AND STATISTICS: A CRITICAL THINKING APPROACH, Sherri L. Jackson |
References: | Research Methods, Statistics, and Applications, by Kathrynn A. Adams and Eva K. Lawrence. RESEARCH METHODS AND STATISTICS: A CRITICAL THINKING APPROACH, Sherri L. Jackson |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Quizzes | 1 | % 15 |
Project | 1 | % 40 |
Final | 1 | % 45 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 15 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 85 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Quizzes | 2 | 30 | 60 |
Midterms | 1 | 25 | 25 |
Final | 1 | 30 | 30 |
Total Workload | 199 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | As a world citizen, she is aware of global economic, political, social and ecological developments and trends. | 1 |
2) | He/she is equipped to closely follow the technological progress required by global and local dynamics and to continue learning. | 4 |
3) | Absorbs basic economic principles and analysis methods and uses them to evaluate daily events. | 3 |
4) | Uses quantitative and statistical tools to identify economic problems, analyze them, and share their findings with relevant stakeholders. | 5 |
5) | Understands the decision-making stages of economic units under existing constraints and incentives, examines the interactions and possible future effects of these decisions. | 4 |
6) | Comprehends new ways of doing business using digital technologies. and new market structures. | 3 |
7) | Takes critical approach to economic and social problems and develops analytical solutions. | 5 |
8) | Has the necessary mathematical equipment to produce analytical solutions and use quantitative research methods. | 5 |
9) | In the works he/she contributes, observes individual and social welfare together and with an ethical perspective. | 4 |
10) | Deals with economic problems with an interdisciplinary approach and seeks solutions by making use of different disciplines. | 4 |
11) | Generates original and innovative ideas in the works she/he contributes as part of a team. | 5 |