PSYCHOLOGY
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code:

1311221002

Ders İsmi:

Statistical Applications in Psychology

Ders Yarıyılı:

Spring

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
2	2	3	5

Language of instruction:

Ders Koşulu:

Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:

Type of course:

Necessary

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Prof. Dr. Ayşe AYÇİÇEĞİ DİNN

Course Lecturer(s):

İDE Staff

Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives:	This object of the course is to provide an introduction to computer statistical applications in psychological research. This course emphasizes the use of SPSS applications that are frequently used in Behavioral Sciences.
Course Content:	SPSS

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) To understand the general structure of the SPSS as a program
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) To define the variables in an appropriate way and to enter the data correctly
2) To apply the basic commands of SPSS like “recode, transform and select cases”to the data correctly
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) To apply the appropriate statistical analysis technique to the data
2) To interpret the results that are presented as an output file
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) To be competent enough to conduct the statistical analysis of a basic psychology research by using SPSS

Ders Akış Planı

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduce the topic to the students. Quick scanning of the syllabus General introduction to quantitative studies and scales of measurement	Reading-research
2)	Frequently used statistical methods Which methods are suitable to different kinds of data and research questions? The differences of Parametric and Non-parametric tests General structure of SPSS data files: data view and variable view differences Forming a data file through defining variables appropriately	Reading-research
3)	Entering data correctly Learning the basic commands used in SPSS	Reading-research
4)	Exploratory statistics, Measures of Central Tendency, Distribution and Dispersion: Mean, Median, Mod, Standard Deviation, Range, Variance,	Reading-research
5)	Mann-Whitney U Kruskall Wallis	Reading-research
6)	Pearson’s r Bivariate correlation Partial Correlation	Reading-research
7)	One-Sample T-Test	Reading-research
8)	MIDTERM EXAM
9)	Paired Sample T-Test One-Way ANOVA	Reading-research
10)	Repeated Measures ANOVA Factorial ANOVA	Reading-research
11)	Exploratory Factor Analysis using Varimax Rotation	Reading-research
12)	Reliability Analysis methods and Cronbach Alpha	Reading-research
13)	Simple Regression	Reading-research
14)	Multiple Regression	Reading-research
15)	FINAL EXAM

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Büyüköztürk , Ş. (2008). Sosyal Bilimler için Veri Analizi El Kitabı. Ankara: Pegem Akademi
References:	Field, A. (2013) Discovering Statistics Using SPSS. Sage Publications

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3	4	5	6
Program Outcomes
1) Knows the basic concepts and subfields of the science of psychology. Uses the knowledge based on theoretical practice in the field of study.
2) Knows the basic research methods of the science of psychology, applies and interprets the data obtained.
3) Our graduates are aware of their competence and competencies in their studies in the field.
4) Our graduates continue their professional development by constantly following local and universal developments that will contribute to their professional life.
5) Our graduates contribute to their field by having effective communication and problem solving skills.
6) Our graduates know the ethical values of psychology science and respect differences.
7) Our graduates know the social and universal effects of the field of study and its legal consequences.
8) Our graduates are knowledgeable about other fields related to psychology. Uses this knowledge in collaborative work.
9) Follows the English literature and basic resources in the field of psychology.

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Knows the basic concepts and subfields of the science of psychology. Uses the knowledge based on theoretical practice in the field of study.	5
2)	Knows the basic research methods of the science of psychology, applies and interprets the data obtained.	5
3)	Our graduates are aware of their competence and competencies in their studies in the field.
4)	Our graduates continue their professional development by constantly following local and universal developments that will contribute to their professional life.
5)	Our graduates contribute to their field by having effective communication and problem solving skills.	5
6)	Our graduates know the ethical values of psychology science and respect differences.	5
7)	Our graduates know the social and universal effects of the field of study and its legal consequences.
8)	Our graduates are knowledgeable about other fields related to psychology. Uses this knowledge in collaborative work.
9)	Follows the English literature and basic resources in the field of psychology.

Öğrenme Etkinliği ve Öğretme Yöntemleri

Anlatım
Beyin fırtınası /Altı şapka
Course
Okuma
Homework

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama)

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Semester Final Exam	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	7	98
Midterms	1	6	6
Final	1	6	6
Total Workload			152