PSYCHOLOGY (ENGLISH)
Qualification Awarded	Program Süresi	Toplam Kredi (AKTS)	Öğretim Şekli	Yeterliliğin Düzeyi ve Öğrenme Alanı
	4	240	FULL TIME	TYÇ, TR-NQF-HE, EQF-LLL, ISCED (2011):Level 6 QF-EHEA:First Cycle TR-NQF-HE, ISCED (1997-2013): 31

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code:

1312221012

Ders İsmi:

Statistical Applications in Psychology

Ders Yarıyılı:

Spring

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Labs	Credit	ECTS
2	2	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

Ders Koşulu:

Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:

Other Recommended Topics for the Course:

None.

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 :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi Fatma GÖRAL

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi Fatma GÖRAL

Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives:

Students will acquire a relatively sophisticated understanding of research methods used by psychologists, psychiatrists, and neuroscientists. Moreover, students will complete research projects and present findings at a student conference to be held at Istanbul Atlas University. Students will learn how to generate testable hypotheses, design a protocol, collect and analyze data using SPSS, and present findings.

Course Content:

Topics will include a review of Research Methods topics. Following the review, students will complete independent research projects. The instructor will provide student groups with research topics and materials. Emphasis will be placed on the use of SPSS and selecting appropriate statistical tests.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Formulates the research hypothesis(es) that corresponds to the purpose of the study.
2) Collects data from the field using appropriate data collection methods.
3) Test data using appropriate statistical analysis.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) Present the findings of the study in scientific congresses based on the research results.

Ders Akış Planı

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Overview
2)	Research methods review	-Solso, R. L. & Johnson, H. H. (1984) An Introduction to Experimental Design. In Psychology: A Case Approach (3rd ed.). New York: Harper & Row. -Hock, R.R. (2017). Forty Studies That Changed Psychology-Explorations into the History of Psychological Research. Pearson Education. -Kantowitz, B. H., Elmes, D. G., & Roediger, H. L. (2008). Experimental psychology. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.
3)	Research methods review	-Solso, R. L. & Johnson, H. H. (1984) An Introduction to Experimental Design. In Psychology: A Case Approach (3rd ed.). New York: Harper & Row. -Hock, R.R. (2017). Forty Studies That Changed Psychology-Explorations into the History of Psychological Research. Pearson Education. -Kantowitz, B. H., Elmes, D. G., & Roediger, H. L. (2008). Experimental psychology. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.
4)	Research methods review	-Solso, R. L. & Johnson, H. H. (1984) An Introduction to Experimental Design. In Psychology: A Case Approach (3rd ed.). New York: Harper & Row. -Hock, R.R. (2017). Forty Studies That Changed Psychology-Explorations into the History of Psychological Research. Pearson Education. -Kantowitz, B. H., Elmes, D. G., & Roediger, H. L. (2008). Experimental psychology. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.
5)	Student research projects Generating testable hypotheses	-Solso, R. L. & Johnson, H. H. (1984) An Introduction to Experimental Design. In Psychology: A Case Approach (3rd ed.). New York: Harper & Row. -Hock, R.R. (2017). Forty Studies That Changed Psychology-Explorations into the History of Psychological Research. Pearson Education. -Kantowitz, B. H., Elmes, D. G., & Roediger, H. L. (2008). Experimental psychology. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.
6)	Student research projects Designing a protocol—correlational research	-Solso, R. L. & Johnson, H. H. (1984) An Introduction to Experimental Design. In Psychology: A Case Approach (3rd ed.). New York: Harper & Row. -Hock, R.R. (2017). Forty Studies That Changed Psychology-Explorations into the History of Psychological Research. Pearson Education. -Kantowitz, B. H., Elmes, D. G., & Roediger, H. L. (2008). Experimental psychology. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.
7)	Student research projects Designing a protocol—experimental research	-Solso, R. L. & Johnson, H. H. (1984) An Introduction to Experimental Design. In Psychology: A Case Approach (3rd ed.). New York: Harper & Row. -Hock, R.R. (2017). Forty Studies That Changed Psychology-Explorations into the History of Psychological Research. Pearson Education. -Kantowitz, B. H., Elmes, D. G., & Roediger, H. L. (2008). Experimental psychology. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.
8)	Midterm Exam
9)	Student research projects Collect and analyze data	-Solso, R. L. & Johnson, H. H. (1984) An Introduction to Experimental Design. In Psychology: A Case Approach (3rd ed.). New York: Harper & Row. -Hock, R.R. (2017). Forty Studies That Changed Psychology-Explorations into the History of Psychological Research. Pearson Education. -Kantowitz, B. H., Elmes, D. G., & Roediger, H. L. (2008). Experimental psychology. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.
10)	Student research projects Collect and analyze data	-Solso, R. L. & Johnson, H. H. (1984) An Introduction to Experimental Design. In Psychology: A Case Approach (3rd ed.). New York: Harper & Row. -Hock, R.R. (2017). Forty Studies That Changed Psychology-Explorations into the History of Psychological Research. Pearson Education. -Kantowitz, B. H., Elmes, D. G., & Roediger, H. L. (2008). Experimental psychology. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.
11)	Student research projects Collect and analyze data	-Solso, R. L. & Johnson, H. H. (1984) An Introduction to Experimental Design. In Psychology: A Case Approach (3rd ed.). New York: Harper & Row. -Hock, R.R. (2017). Forty Studies That Changed Psychology-Explorations into the History of Psychological Research. Pearson Education. -Kantowitz, B. H., Elmes, D. G., & Roediger, H. L. (2008). Experimental psychology. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.
12)	Student research projects Collect and analyze data	-Solso, R. L. & Johnson, H. H. (1984) An Introduction to Experimental Design. In Psychology: A Case Approach (3rd ed.). New York: Harper & Row. -Hock, R.R. (2017). Forty Studies That Changed Psychology-Explorations into the History of Psychological Research. Pearson Education. -Kantowitz, B. H., Elmes, D. G., & Roediger, H. L. (2008). Experimental psychology. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.
13)	Student research projects Prepare PPT presentation	-Solso, R. L. & Johnson, H. H. (1984) An Introduction to Experimental Design. In Psychology: A Case Approach (3rd ed.). New York: Harper & Row. -Hock, R.R. (2017). Forty Studies That Changed Psychology-Explorations into the History of Psychological Research. Pearson Education. -Kantowitz, B. H., Elmes, D. G., & Roediger, H. L. (2008). Experimental psychology. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.
14)	Student research projects Prepare PPT presentation	-Solso, R. L. & Johnson, H. H. (1984) An Introduction to Experimental Design. In Psychology: A Case Approach (3rd ed.). New York: Harper & Row. -Hock, R.R. (2017). Forty Studies That Changed Psychology-Explorations into the History of Psychological Research. Pearson Education. -Kantowitz, B. H., Elmes, D. G., & Roediger, H. L. (2008). Experimental psychology. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.
15)	Student research projects Prepare PPT presentation	-Solso, R. L. & Johnson, H. H. (1984) An Introduction to Experimental Design. In Psychology: A Case Approach (3rd ed.). New York: Harper & Row. -Hock, R.R. (2017). Forty Studies That Changed Psychology-Explorations into the History of Psychological Research. Pearson Education. -Kantowitz, B. H., Elmes, D. G., & Roediger, H. L. (2008). Experimental psychology. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.
16)	Student research projects Prepare PPT presentation	-Solso, R. L. & Johnson, H. H. (1984) An Introduction to Experimental Design. In Psychology: A Case Approach (3rd ed.). New York: Harper & Row. -Hock, R.R. (2017). Forty Studies That Changed Psychology-Explorations into the History of Psychological Research. Pearson Education. -Kantowitz, B. H., Elmes, D. G., & Roediger, H. L. (2008). Experimental psychology. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Dersi veren eğitmen tarafından ayrıntılı ders notları verilecektir. Dersi veren eğitmen her dersten önce PowerPoint sunumlarını iletecektir. Eğitmen, öğrenci araştırma gruplarına araştırma projelerini tamamlamak için ihtiyaç duyacakları materyalleri sağlayacaktır.
References:	The instructor will distribute detailed outlines (research methods review). The instructor will forward PowerPoint presentations (research methods review). The instructor will provide student research groups with the materials they will need to complete their research projects.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) Knows the theories, different approaches and perspectives related to psychology and knows the basic concepts and terms related to psychology.
2) Knows the process of psychology becoming a science from a historical perspective, its approach to emotional, behavioral and mental processes in this process and the scientific methods used to investigate these processes.
3) Knows the working subjects and methods of the subfields of psychology and defines the duties of psychologists working in these fields.
4) To be able to deal with the human being as a biological, psychological, sociological and cultural whole and to be able to establish a relationship with related disciplines in this sense.
5) Knows the salient emphases of the major theories, approaches and perspectives of psychology (behavioral, biological, cognitive, evolutionary, humanistic, psychodynamic and sociocultural).
6) Knows the basic principles and methods of psychological assessment and gains basic interview skills.
7) Have a basic level of knowledge about commonly used measurement tools in related subfields of psychology.
8) To have the knowledge and skills required to conduct research in the field of psychology, to find a problem, to create a research design, to collect data, to determine appropriate data analysis, to interpret and report findings.
9) To have a good understanding of scientific thinking in psychology; to use critical thinking and reasoning skills.
10) Knows the ethical principles, values and practices 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 theories, different approaches and perspectives related to psychology and knows the basic concepts and terms related to psychology.
2)	Knows the process of psychology becoming a science from a historical perspective, its approach to emotional, behavioral and mental processes in this process and the scientific methods used to investigate these processes.
3)	Knows the working subjects and methods of the subfields of psychology and defines the duties of psychologists working in these fields.
4)	To be able to deal with the human being as a biological, psychological, sociological and cultural whole and to be able to establish a relationship with related disciplines in this sense.
5)	Knows the salient emphases of the major theories, approaches and perspectives of psychology (behavioral, biological, cognitive, evolutionary, humanistic, psychodynamic and sociocultural).
6)	Knows the basic principles and methods of psychological assessment and gains basic interview skills.
7)	Have a basic level of knowledge about commonly used measurement tools in related subfields of psychology.
8)	To have the knowledge and skills required to conduct research in the field of psychology, to find a problem, to create a research design, to collect data, to determine appropriate data analysis, to interpret and report findings.
9)	To have a good understanding of scientific thinking in psychology; to use critical thinking and reasoning skills.
10)	Knows the ethical principles, values and practices of psychology.

Öğrenme Etkinliği ve Öğretme Yöntemleri

Anlatım
Course
Labs

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Presentation	1	% 35
Midterms	1	% 25
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	16	2	32
Laboratory	16	2	32
Presentations / Seminar	1	20	20
Midterms	1	30	30
Final	1	60	60
Total Workload			174