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Course Name : Sampling Techniques

Course Code : ISB-553

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. GÜZİN YÜKSEL

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Have the ability to learn the basic definitions and their usage in the fields
Know the basic concepts of sampling
Use the sampling techniques in research
Know the theory of equal probability sampling
Know the theory of unequal probability sampling

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : This course aims to teach the students different sampling techniques to collect unbiased and true data

Course Contents : Basic concepts of sampling theory, complete count and sampling, central limit theorem, sample selection with replacement and without replecement, sampling distribution, precision, determination of sample size, simple random sampling, stratified random sampling, allocation of sample (equal allocation, proportional allocation, optimum allocation, Neyman allocation), systemetic sampling.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Department Seminar Room


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Basic concepts of sampling theory Reading the references Lecture, Question & Answer, Demonstration, Drill - Practise
2 Complete count and sampling Reading the references Lecture, Question & Answer, Demonstration, Drill - Practise
3 Central limit theorem Reading the references Lecture, Question & Answer, Demonstration, Drill - Practise
4 Weak-law of large numbers Reading the references Lecture, Question & Answer, Demonstration, Drill - Practise
5 Sample selection with replacement and without replecement Reading the references Lecture, Question & Answer, Demonstration, Drill - Practise
6 Sampling distribution, precision Reading the references Lecture, Question & Answer, Demonstration, Drill - Practise
7 Determination of sample size Reading the references Lecture, Question & Answer, Demonstration, Drill - Practise
8 Mid-term exam Review the topics discussed in the lecture notes and sources Written exam
9 Simple random sampling Reading the references Lecture, Question & Answer, Demonstration, Drill - Practise
10 Simple random sampling Reading the references Lecture, Question & Answer, Demonstration, Drill - Practise
11 Stratified random sampling Reading the references Lecture, Question & Answer, Demonstration, Drill - Practise
12 Stratified random sampling Reading the references Lecture, Question & Answer, Demonstration, Drill - Practise
13 Allocation of sample (equal allocation, proportional allocation) Reading the references Lecture, Question & Answer, Demonstration, Drill - Practise
14 Allocation of sample (optimum allocation, Neyman allocation) Reading the references Lecture, Question & Answer, Demonstration, Drill - Practise
15 Systemetic sampling Reading the references Lecture, Question & Answer, Demonstration, Drill - Practise
16/17 Final exam Review the topics discussed in the lecture notes and sources Written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Yamane T. , 1967, Elementary Sampling Theory, Prentice Hall. Deming W. E. , 1950, Some Theory of Samling, John Wiley and Sons.
 Hülya Çıngı(1994) Örnekleme Kuramı.H.Ü. Fen Fakültesi Basımevi
 Kish L. , (1965), Survey Sampling, John Wiley and Sons.
 Cochran W. G. , (1971),Sampling Techniques, John Wiley and Sons.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 5 40
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Possess advanced level of theoretical and applicable knowledge in the field of Probability and Statistics. 4
2 Conduct scientific research on Mathematics, Probability and Statistics. 4
3 Possess information, skills and competencies necessary to pursue a PhD degree in the field of Statistics. 4
4 Possess comprehensive information on the analysis and modeling methods used in Statistics. 2
5 Present the methods used in analysis and modeling in the field of Statistics. 3
6 Discuss the problems in the field of Statistics. 4
7 Implement innovative methods for resolving problems in the field of Statistics. 3
8 Develop analytical modeling and experimental research designs to implement solutions. 3
9 Gather data in order to complete a research. 5
10 Develop approaches for solving complex problems by taking responsibility. 5
11 Take responsibility with self-confidence. 5
12 Have the awareness of new and emerging applications in the profession 4
13 Present the results of their studies at national and international environments clearly in oral or written form. 4
14 Oversee the scientific and ethical values during data collection, analysis, interpretation and announcment of the findings. 4
15 Update his/her knowledge and skills in statistics and related fields continously 5
16 Communicate effectively in oral and written form both in Turkish and English. 5
17 Use hardware and software required for statistical applications. 3
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 5 5 25
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 1 20 20
Total Workload: 139
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.56
ECTS Credit: 6