| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Basic Biostatistics in Sports Sciences |
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| Course Code |
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BED-513 |
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| Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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5 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Assoc.Prof.Dr. GÜLŞAH SEYDAOĞLU
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Forms a research question and sets up a hypothesis
Develops data collection tools appropriate for the design of the study
Enters data to the SPSS software
Applies the basic parametric and nonparametric hypothesis tests
Interprets the SPSS outputs
Summarizes the outcomes on tables and charts
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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The aim of this course is to develop knowledge and skills about scientific research design, accurate and reliable data collection and statistical analysis methods. |
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| Course Contents |
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Each student will transform an idea into a research study, set up the hypothesis, decide on the design and the method, prepare a questionnaire related to the research, collect data, enter the data to the database, analyze the data descriptively and test hypothesis using the SPSS software, and finally create appropriate tables and graphs to summarize the SPSS output results. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Biyostatistics Dept |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Asking research questions, setting up hypotheses
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Presentation, Brain storming, question and answer |
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2 |
Planning research
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Choosing a research topic, forming a research question and setting up a hypothesis
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Presentation, Brain storming, question and answer, web based research |
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3 |
Study designs
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Choosing the appropriate study design for the research topic |
Presentation, Brain storming, question and answer, web based research |
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4 |
Relationship of hypotheses and research-type
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Finding research topics related to the field |
Presentation, Brain storming, question and answer, web based research |
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5 |
Valid and reliable data collection
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Designing a questionnaire
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Presentation, question and answer, web based research |
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6 |
Valid and reliable data collection
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Designing a questionnaire and creating a database
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Presentation, question and answer, web based research |
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7 |
Data entry
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Entering the data
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Presentation, independent study |
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8 |
Homework |
Transforming an idea into research, setting up a hypothesis, choosing the appropriate design and method |
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9 |
Basic statistical concepts |
Reading |
Presentation, question and answer |
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10 |
Descriptive statistical analyses |
Application with SPSS software
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Presentation, question and answer, independent study |
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11 |
Basic hypothesis tests, parametric and non-parametric hypothesis tests
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Application with SPSS software
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Presentation, question and answer, independent study |
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12 |
Basic hypothesis tests, comparison of the ratios - chi-square test
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Application with SPSS software
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Presentation, question and answer, independent study |
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13 |
Basic hypothesis tests, comparison of the ratios - t-tests
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Application with SPSS software
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Presentation, question and answer, independent study |
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14 |
Summarizing the results with tables and graphs
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Interpreting the SPSS outputs and creating tables and graphs
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Presentation, question and answer, independent study |
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15 |
Summarizing the results with tables and graphs
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Interpreting the SPSS outputs and creating tables and graphs
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Presentation, question and answer, independent study |
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16/17 |
Project=Exam |
Analyzing the research findings, creating graphs and summarizing the results in graphs |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Uses the knowledge, experience, practice and problem solving skills acquired during his/her graduate study in interdisciplinary studies. |
0 |
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2 |
Develops basic scientific knowledge, skills and attitudes about body and sports. |
3 |
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3 |
Reviews policies in Physical Education and sports. |
0 |
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4 |
Explains the principles of organizational ethics. |
0 |
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5 |
Determines physical activity levels of individuals in different age groups in Physical Education and sports. |
0 |
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6 |
Develops periods and models for movement development by age groups in Physical Education and sports. |
0 |
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7 |
Makes analyses of sample case studies in Physical Education and sports organizations. |
0 |
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8 |
Reviews test development and measurement results intended for the development of individuals in Physical Education and sports. |
3 |
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9 |
Follows the trends in his/her field and develops his/her communication skills using a foreign language. |
0 |
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10 |
Explains the research methods and uses statistical analysis procedures in Physical Education and sports. |
5 |
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11 |
Describes the climate and culture of physical education and sports organizations.
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0 |
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12 |
Is aware of the developmental and educational problems of special needs children. |
0 |
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13 |
Evaluates and measures the physical suitability in disabled sports. |
0 |
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14 |
Practices injury rehabilitation and first aid techniques in sports. |
0 |
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15 |
Follows the national and international developments in the field and continues professional development. |
0 |
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16 |
Plans and holds sports organizations. |
0 |
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17 |
Keeps the culture of Olympism and Olympic movement alive. |
0 |
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18 |
Identifies and implements recreational activities. |
0 |
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19 |
Identifies the psychological tendencies in sports and implements methods and techniques in psychology. |
0 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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