NUTRITION AND DIETETICS (MASTER) (WITH THESIS)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code: 3013002016
Ders İsmi: Biostatistics and Decision-Making
Ders Yarıyılı: Fall
Ders Kredileri:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 6
Language of instruction:
Ders Koşulu:
Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?: No
Type of course: Anabilim Dalı/Lisansüstü Seçmeli
Course Level:
Master TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Second Cycle EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. M.Emel ALPHAN
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives: To be able to comprehend and use basic biostatistics issues.
Course Content: Definition and basic concepts of biostatistics, data collection and data presentation techniques, Probability distributions, Sampling, Sampling error, Measures of central tendency, Measures of variation, Hypothesis tests, Regression and correlation, Statistical Package Programs

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Recognize fundamentals of biostatistics in health-related fields.
2) Estimate population parameters from sample data and calculate confidence intervals.
3) Estimate population parameters from sample data and calculate confidence intervals.
4) Determine the appropriate test to use based on how the data was collected and outcome variable of interest.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Calculate basic descriptive statistics.
2) Use a computer package to analyze and display data.
3) Generate regression analysis and ANOVA summaries and correctly interpret the results.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) Understand the principles of hypothesis testing and the correct interpretation of results.
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Ders Akış Planı

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, data types, variable types, symbols and letters used in statistics PPT prepared for lesson
2) Measures of location and measures of dispersion (variation) PPT prepared for lesson
3) Creation of frequency table, measures of central tendency, graphical presentation of data, crosstabs, bi- and multi-directional graphs PPT prepared for lesson
4) Binomial distribution, Poisson distribution and standard normal distribution PPT prepared for lesson
5) Sample distribution, interval estimation, standard normal distribution and t-distribution PPT prepared for lesson
6) Hypothesis, significance level, critical region and critical value PPT prepared for lesson
7) Hypothesis tests (Student's T, Mann-Whitney U and Wilcoxon tests) PPT prepared for lesson
8) Midterm exam -
9) Hypothesis testing (One-way and Kruskal Wallis analysis of variance) PPT prepared for lesson
10) Hypothesis testing (Two-way analysis of variance) PPT prepared for lesson
11) Hypothesis testing (Repeated measures analysis of variance and Friedman test) PPT prepared for lesson
12) Hypothesis tests (Chi-square tests) PPT prepared for lesson
13) Correlation and simple linear regression analysis PPT prepared for lesson
14) To describe the statistical evaluation of diagnostic tests PPT prepared for lesson
15) General evaluation and discussion of the course PPT prepared for lesson
16) Final exam -

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ders için hazırlanmış PPT
References: 1-Sümbüloğlu K., Sümbüloğlu V. : Biyoistatistik, Hatiboğlu Yayınları, Ankara, 15. Basım, 2012.
2-WayneW.Daniel, Chad Lee Cross: Biostatistics : a foundation for analysis in the health sciences,10th Edition, JohnWiley & Sons, Inc., United States of America, 2013

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları

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Program Outcomes
1) To be able to use theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics with sufficient knowledge in the basic health field and Nutrition and Dietetics profession.
2) Takes at least two out-of-field courses in the training programs.
3) Gains the ability to design experiments/field studies on discipline-specific issues, collect data, analyze, interpret and report the results.
4) Ability to detect, define, interpret, formulate and solve problems in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics; For this purpose, it selects and applies appropriate analysis and intervention approaches.
5) Understanding and interpreting a process, event, case, equipment or product and solving related problems with a holistic perspective and contemporary methods.
6) Ability to develop, select and use up-to-date and functional tools required for field applications, as well as effectively use information technologies.
7) It develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning and turns it into behavior.
8) To be able to communicate verbally and in writing in Turkish at national and international level on professional issues by using professional knowledge and skills.
9) Nutrition and Dietetics can direct their learning by critically evaluating the knowledge and skills at the level of expertise they have acquired.
10) They can use the knowledge, problem solving and/or application skills they have absorbed in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics in interdisciplinary studies.
11) To be able to use at least one foreign language to access and evaluate the international literature in the field and use it for professional development.

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To be able to use theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics with sufficient knowledge in the basic health field and Nutrition and Dietetics profession.
2) Takes at least two out-of-field courses in the training programs.
3) Gains the ability to design experiments/field studies on discipline-specific issues, collect data, analyze, interpret and report the results.
4) Ability to detect, define, interpret, formulate and solve problems in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics; For this purpose, it selects and applies appropriate analysis and intervention approaches.
5) Understanding and interpreting a process, event, case, equipment or product and solving related problems with a holistic perspective and contemporary methods.
6) Ability to develop, select and use up-to-date and functional tools required for field applications, as well as effectively use information technologies.
7) It develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning and turns it into behavior.
8) To be able to communicate verbally and in writing in Turkish at national and international level on professional issues by using professional knowledge and skills.
9) Nutrition and Dietetics can direct their learning by critically evaluating the knowledge and skills at the level of expertise they have acquired.
10) They can use the knowledge, problem solving and/or application skills they have absorbed in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics in interdisciplinary studies.
11) To be able to use at least one foreign language to access and evaluate the international literature in the field and use it for professional development.

Öğrenme Etkinliği ve Öğretme Yöntemleri

Anlatım
Bireysel çalışma ve ödevi
Course

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 10
Homework Assignments 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Semester Final Exam 1 % 40
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
total % 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Application 10 3 30
Presentations / Seminar 3 10 30
Homework Assignments 3 20 60
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 166