YDT629 - STATISTICAL METH. IN RES. of TURKISH AS A F. L. I

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)		 Application
(hours/week)		 Credit ECTS
STATISTICAL METH. IN RES. of TURKISH AS A F. L. I YDT629 1st Semester 3 0 3 7
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Problem Solving
Other: Project-based learning, researched-based learning  
Instructor (s)Assist. Prof. Derya ÇOBANOÄžLU AKTAN 
Course objectiveTo introduce the descriptive and inferential statistics, and univariate statistical models, used commonly in educational researches in teaching foreign language. 
Learning outcomes
  1. At the end of the course the student: Understands the types of data and variables. Determines descriptive statistical techniques according to types of variables.
  2. Reports and interprets the data as form of frequency tables and graphics. Explains the distribution features of data and/or variables.
  3. Solves the probability problems. Calculates the confidence interval of statistics.
  4. Buildings and analyzes the statistical hypotheses. Investigates the relation between two continuous variables.
  5. Analyzes and interprets the one-way and two-way analysis.
  6. Buildings and analyzes the simple linear regression models.
  7. Investigates the associations in data, presented in contingency tables.
  8. Buildings and analyzes the logistic regression models.
Course ContentBasic concepts, classification of data and variable types, descriptive statistics for different types of data, probability and probability distributions, sampling theory and parameter estimation, one and two sampling hypothesis testing, statistical models, regression and correlation analysis, and chi-square analysis analysis. 
ReferencesField, Andy (2009). Discovering statistics using SPSS. Introducing Statistical Methods . SAGE. ISBN 9781847879073.
Gravetter, F. J. & Wallnau, L. B. (1985). Statistics for the behavioral sciences: A first course for students (2nd ed.). St. Paul: West Publishing Company. 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Introduction to basic concept in statistics
Week 2Types of variables and scaling
Week 3Descriptive statistics and central tendency, and variability
Week 4Probability and probability distribution
Week 5Features of normal distribution
Week 6Probabilistic calculations and inferential statistics
Week 7Concept and stages of hypothesis testing
Week 8Hypothesis testing practices
Week 9Midterm
Week 10Non-parametric tests
Week 11Correlation, meaning, types
Week 12Partial and multiple correlation
Week 13Chi square and contingency tables
Week 14Simple linear regression
Week 15General Review
Week 16Final Exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance1410
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation00
Project130
Seminar00
Midterms120
Final exam140
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes1660
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes140
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application4416
Specific practical training000
Field activities4312
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)6530
Presentation / Seminar Preparation2510
Project000
Homework assignment6530
Midterms (Study duration)13030
Final Exam (Study duration) 14040
Total Workload3895210

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Evaluate the developments in academic methods and techniques of Teaching Turkish as a foreign language.    X
2. Identify the national and international cultural factors influence the teaching methods of teaching Turkish as a foreign language.  X  
3. Identify the role of the linguistics skills in learning of target student groups, and discuss their role in education.   X 
4. Explore the impact in the learning process of technology in learning plans and in the learning process.    X
5. Organize appropriate educational environments and design the appropriate learning materials for target student groups.  X  
6. Use the appropriate methods and techniques for improving the creative thought and problem solving.     X
7. Utilize different assessment and evaluation methods and techniques in the master thesis and related studies.    X
8. Formulate and present orally and written original ideas and solutions related to the subject of study.   X 
9. Behave according to the ethic assignments, agreed rights and responsibilities in his/her field of study.   X 
10. Accept the individual or group responsibility to produce solutions when encountering difficulties in teaching Turkish and improve professional knowledge and skills.    X
11. Understand acknowledge the difference between teaching Turkish to Turkic peoples and others and prepare materials related.  X  
12. To be able to move to a further level.    X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest