POLS418 Principles of Quantitative Political Research

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 8. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code POLS418
Name Principles of Quantitative Political Research
Term 2022-2023 Academic Year
Semester 8. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language İngilizce
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Doç. Dr. YÜKSEL ALPER ECEVİT
Course Instructor
1


Course Goal / Objective

To give basic information to students who will work on quantitative methods in political researches

Course Content

To comprehend the logic of statistical approach, to provide reading, presentation and applications that will provide the infrastructure for regression analysis.

Course Precondition

Resources

Halperin, Sandra, and Oliver Heath. Political research: methods and practical skills. Oxford University Press, USA, 2020.

Notes

Halperin, Sandra, and Oliver Heath. Political research: methods and practical skills. Oxford University Press, USA, 2020.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 To read and learn basic information and thinks with theoretical approaches.
LO02 Ability to identify and solve problems.
LO03 To recognize the Political Party and electoral systems.
LO04 Analytical thinking, Economic and political inquiry skills.
LO05 To gain Writing and research skills.
LO06 Explores the topic of probability
LO07 Studies sampling distributions
LO08 Makes point estimations
LO09 Makes interval estimation
LO10 Makes hypothesis testing
LO11 Difference of means test
LO12 Introduces regression analysis
LO13 Teaches basics of linear regression
LO14 Makes interference for simple linear regression
LO15 Studies logistic regressions


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. 5
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Identifies the international and national issues by methodologies used in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations; chooses the appropriate analysis techniques across the issues and applies the appropriate empirical studies. 4
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Becomes skilful at following and interpreting different social areas in international and national levels and also applies the problem-solving oriented practices. 4
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. 3
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. 4
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. 4
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Uses Turkish, and at least one more foreign language, in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life. 5
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Understands and interprets the feelings, thoughts and behaviors of related persons correctly; and expresses himself/herself in written and oral forms accurately. 4
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Improves his/herself constantly by defining educational requirements considering interests and talents in scientific, cultural, art and social fields besides career development. 3
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. 5
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values. 4
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Develops skills of defining and analyzing the international, regional and national oriented issues, producing appropriate conflict-resolution techniques and negotiation skills. 4
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Develops critical thinking skills. 4


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Intro and Discussion Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2 Sampling and Measurement Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 Describing Data Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 Probability Distributions Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 Sampling Distributions Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 Point Estimation Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 Interval Estimation Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Studying for Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Hypothesis Testing Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10 Comparison of Two Groups Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 Introduction to Regression Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 Simple Linear Regression Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 Inference for Simple Linear Regression Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 Multiple Regression Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 Logistic Regression Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
16 Term Exams Studying for Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Studying for Exam

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