POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
SEN4016 | Multivariate Data Analysis | Spring Fall |
3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
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Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Prof. Dr. MEHMET ALPER TUNGA |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None. |
Course Objectives: | The students will have the ability of applying specific techniques included in multivariate analysis such as principle component analysis, factor analysis, linear regression to specific problems. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Describe multivariate data analysis concepts 2. Define the properties and limitations of PCA and compute PCA through different ways 3. Describe the types of factoring and factor computation 4. Define metric and non-metric scales 5. Describe simple and multiple correspondence analysis and chi squared distances 6. Define variations of MANOVA 7. Evaluate regression coefficients, parameter estimation, hypothesis testing 8. Describe deduction, induction, estimation, tests, correlation 9. Define univariate and multivariate filters |
The course content is composed of principle component analysis (pca), factor analysis, multidimensional scaling, correspondence analysis, multivariate analysis of variance (manova), multiple linear regression, statistical inference, feature subset selection. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction | |
2) | Principle Component Analysis (PCA) | |
3) | Principle Component Analysis (PCA) | |
4) | Factor Analysis | |
5) | Factor Analysis | |
6) | Multidimensional Scaling | |
7) | Correspondence Analysis | |
8) | Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA) | |
9) | Multiple Linear Regression | |
10) | Multiple Linear Regression | |
11) | Statistical Inference | |
12) | Statistical Inference | |
13) | Feature Subset Selection | |
14) | Feature Subset Selection |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Multivariate Data Analysis, 7/E, Joseph F. Hair, Jr, William C. Black, Barry J. Babin, Rolph E. Anderson, Pearson, 2010, 9780138132637 |
References: | Yok - None. |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Quizzes | 4 | % 20 |
Homework Assignments | 2 | % 10 |
Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 4 | 5 | 20 |
Homework Assignments | 2 | 5 | 10 |
Quizzes | 4 | 3 | 12 |
Midterms | 1 | 15 | 15 |
Final | 1 | 17 | 17 |
Total Workload | 116 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Grasp basic theoretical and conceptual knowledge about the field and relations between them at the level of practice. | |
2) | Possess basic knowledge about the causes and effects of political transformations in societies. | |
3) | Possess knowledge about quantitative, qualitative and mixed research methods in social and behavioral sciences. | |
4) | Recognize historical patterns while evaluating contemporary political and social developments. | |
5) | Demonstrate interdisciplinary and critical approach while analyzing, synthesizing and forecasting domestic and foreign policy. | |
6) | Conduct studies in the field professionally, both independently or as a team member. | |
7) | Possess consciousness about lifelong learning based on Research & Development. | |
8) | Communicate with peers both orally and in writing, by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level and the necessary informatics and communication technologies. | |
9) | Apply field-related knowledge and competences into career advancement, projects for sustainable development goals, and social responsibility initiatives. | |
10) | Possess the habit to monitor domestic and foreign policy agenda as well as international developments. | |
11) | Possess competence to interpret the new political actors, theories and concepts in a global era. | |
12) | Evaluate the legal and ethical implications of advanced technologies on politics. |