| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Biostatistics |
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| Course Code |
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DEN018 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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2 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall and Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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4 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. HÜSEYİN REFİK BURGUT
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Identify the basic data structure and scales and establish tables and graphics in accordance with the data structure
Apply statistical analysis with one factor in accordance with data structure
Learn about the basic statistical distributions and test hypothesis
Use the health sciences biostatistical data
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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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Learn about the general biostatistics terminology and applications of biostatistics in medical fields |
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| Course Contents |
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The course covers basic biostatistic terminology and teach biostatistical methods used in dentistry |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom assigned for 2nd year dental students |
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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 |
Biostatistics and application of biostatistics in health sciences |
Handout |
Lecture/presentation |
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2 |
Data collection and representing data with graphics |
Handout |
Lecture |
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3 |
Identification of data(central and dispersion scales) |
Handout |
Lecture |
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4 |
Propability and theoretical distributions |
Handout |
Lecture |
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5 |
Inferential statistics (estimating methods and reliablity zone) |
Handout |
Lecture |
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6 |
Introduction to significance tests, null and alternative hypothesis. Correct decision, errors made (Type 1 and 2 errors) p value |
Handout |
Lecture |
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7 |
Mean and median significance tests |
Handout |
Lecture |
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8 |
Midterm exam |
All handouts |
Multiple choice exam |
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9 |
Significance tests related to means and medians of two independent groups |
Handout |
Lecture |
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10 |
Significance tests related to means and medians of two dependent groups |
Handout |
Lecture |
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11 |
Significance tests on multiple groups |
Handout |
Lecture |
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12 |
Non parametric significance tests and differences |
Handout |
Lecture |
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13 |
Methods and criterion used in the determination of data relation |
Handout |
Lecture |
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14 |
Chategorical factors and Ki square applications |
Handout |
Lecture |
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15 |
Correlation and regression |
Handout |
Lecture |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
All handouts |
Multiple choice exam |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Understand the concepts and relationships between concepts in the field of dentistry and have advanced contemporary theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of health care. |
1 |
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2 |
Have the ability to evaluate the nature, resource, limits, accuracy, reliability, and validity of knowledge. |
2 |
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3 |
Have the knowledge of discovering, evaluating and applying scientific information in dental field. |
0 |
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4 |
Be aware of the importance of ethical principles and ethical rules. |
0 |
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5 |
Be able to use advanced theoretical and practical knowledge regarding dentistry on advanced level |
0 |
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6 |
Be able to use the computer programs, related technology and educational tools in dentistry |
5 |
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7 |
Be able to take responsibility, either individually or as a team member, in solving complicated and unpredictable problems related to dental applications |
0 |
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8 |
Be able to critically assess acquired advanced knowledge and skills related to dentistry |
1 |
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9 |
Competent in specifying learning-needs and resources and guid the learning process by using resources effectively |
0 |
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10 |
Capable of developing and internalizing a positive attitude towards lifelong learning |
0 |
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11 |
Be qualified in instructing people or institutions on matters related to dentistry, transferring ideas and solving problems in a written or oral form, receiving thoughts, requirements and expectations of related people and institutions |
1 |
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12 |
Share professional information with both experts and people who are unfamiliar to this field |
0 |
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13 |
Capable of following professional information and interacting with international colleagues using at least one foreign language at European Language Portfolio B1 level |
0 |
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14 |
Be proficient in utilizing information and communication technologies on computer software at least at the level required by the European Computer Driving License in the field of dentistry. |
2 |
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15 |
Able to observe and evaluate contemporary developments in dentistry
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0 |
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16 |
Capable of using verbal and written Turkish language correctly and expressing herself/himself |
0 |
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17 |
Act according to the duties, the laws related to rights and responsibilities, regulations, legislation and professional ethical rules |
0 |
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18 |
Improve continuously in his/her own profession, as well as skills in accordance with scientific, social, cultural and artistic fields by identifying learning needs. |
0 |
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19 |
Have sound information about understanding the healthy and unhealthy invidual´s structure, the physiological functions and behaviors, and the interaction between health and physical and social environment |
0 |
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20 |
Have adequate experience on dental clinical applications |
0 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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