SOCIOLOGY | |||||
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 | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
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) | To learn and compare major sociology perspectives, both classical and contemporary, and apply all of them to analysis of social conditions. | |
2) | To be able to identify the basic methodological approaches in building sociological and anthropological knowledge at local and global levels | |
3) | To be able to use theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the fields of statistics in social sciences. | |
4) | To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (including psychology, history, political science, communication studies and literature) that can contribute to sociology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in analyzing sociological processes | |
5) | To have a knowledge and practice of scientific and ethical principles in collecting, interpreting and publishing sociological data also develop ability how to share this data with experts and lay people, using effective communication skills | |
6) | To develop competence in analyzing and publishing sociological knowledge by using computer software for quantitative and qualitative analysis; and develop an attitute for learning new techniques in these fields. | |
7) | To identify and to have a knowledge of the theories related to urban and rural sociology and demography, and political sociology, sociology of gender, sociology of body, visual sociology, sociology of work, sociology of religion, sociology of knowledge and sociology of crime. | |
8) | To have knowledge of how sociology is positioned as a scientific discipline from a philosophical and historical perspective | |
9) | To have the awareness of social issues in Turkish society, to develop critical perspective in analysing these issues and to have a knowledge of the works of Turkish sociologists and to be able to transfer this knowledge | |
10) | To have the awareness of social issues and global societal processes and to apply sociological analysis to development and social responsibility projects | |
11) | To have the ability to define a research question, design a research project and complete a written report for various fields of sociology, either as an individual or as a team member. | |
12) | To be able to transfer the knowledge gained in the areas of sociology to the level of secondary school. |