COMPUTER ENGINEERING (ENGLISH, THESIS)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
INE6103 Multivariate Data Analysis Spring 3 0 3 8
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TUĞCAN DEMİR
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. SELİM ZAİM
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi YÜCEL BATU SALMAN
Course Objectives: The purpose of this doctorate course is to broaden and enrich the student's knowledge and understanding of various topics in multivariate analysis and to provide some practical experience in their applications and interpretation. The focus will be on practical issues such as selecting the appropriate analysis, preparing data for analysis, interpreting output, and presenting results of a complex nature.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Develop skills with a range of procedures and programs for multivariate data analysis.
2. Determine which multivariate technique is appropriate for a specific research problem.

Course Content

This course covers linear regression models, multiple regression models, dummy variable regression models, multicollinearity and its remedial measures, and multivariate statistical techniques such as; structural equation modelling, factor analysis, analysis of covariance and discriminant analysis.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to course
2) Data examination and fundamentals of data manipulation
3) Multiple Regression analysis
4) Exploratory factor analysis
5) Covariance based structural equation modeling technique
6) Confirmatory factor analysis
7) Review, Midterm Exam
8) Path analysis using covariance based structural equation modeling technique
9) Variance based structural equation modeling technique
10) Path analysis using variance based structural equation modeling technique
11) Neural network analysis
12) Discriminant analysis
13) Cluster analysis
14) Review, Problem Session

Sources

Course Notes: • Multivariate Data Analysis by Joseph F. Hair, Jr,, William C. Black, Barry J. Babin, Rolph E. Anderson, 7/E, Pearson, 2010. • Applied Multivariate Techniques by Subhash Sharma. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 1996. • Regression Analysis by Example by Samprit Chatterjee and Ali S. Hadi. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2006.
References: Various

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance % 0
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 40
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 60
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 13 3 39
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 14 6 84
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 5 5 25
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 1 15 15
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 25 25
Total Workload 188

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Define and manipulate advanced concepts of Computer Engineering
2) Use math, science, and modern engineering tools to formulate and solve advenced engineering problems
3) Notice, detect, formulate and solve new engineering problems.
4) Review the literature critically pertaining to his/her research projects, and connect the earlier literature to his/her own results
5) Follow, interpret and analyze scientific researches in the field of engineering and use the knowledge in his/her field of study
6) Work effectively in multi-disciplinary research teams
7) Acquire scientific knowledge
8) Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge.
9) Effectively express his/her research ideas and findings both orally and in writing
10) Defend research outcomes at seminars and conferences.
11) Prepare master thesis and articles about thesis subject clearly on the basis of published documents, thesis, etc.
12) Demonstrate professional and ethical responsibility.
13) Develop awareness for new professional applications and ability to interpret them.