PSI112 Statistics 1

5 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 2. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code PSI112
Name Statistics 1
Term 2024-2025 Academic Year
Semester 2. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 5 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. ALİ İHSAN GENÇ
Course Instructor
1 2
Doç. Dr. Meryem Berrin BULUT (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

The aim of this course is to teach students how to calculate and interpret descriptive statistics and correlation coefficients that are widely used in psychology, and to provide students with the ability to display data graphically and interpret graphs.

Course Content

In this course role of statistics in psychology, frequency distributions, graphs, measures of central tendency, measures of variability, standard normal distribution, standard scores, correlation coefficients and regression equation topics are covered.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Sosyal Bilimler İçin İstatistik, Nilgün Köklü , Ömay Çokluk , Şener Büyüköztürk, Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık, 25. Baskı, 2021.

Notes

Sosyal Bilimler İçin İstatistik, Nilgün Köklü , Ömay Çokluk , Şener Büyüköztürk, Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık, 25. Baskı, 2021.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Explains basic statistical notions such as data, variable, population, sample.
LO02 Distinguishes variable types.
LO03 Distinguishes at what level of measurement a variable is measured.
LO04 Computes the measures of central tendency of a data set.
LO05 Computes the measures of dispersion of a data set.
LO06 Plots various graphics in order to investigate the data.
LO07 Defines the properties of the standard normal distribution.
LO08 Computes Z and T standard scores using the mean and standard deviation of a distribution.
LO09 Determines which correlation coefficient will be used to compute the correlation between two variables, in accordance with the types and measurement levels of the variables.
LO10 Creates a regression equation using descriptive statistics for two variables and the correlation coefficient between them.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the approaches and concepts related to the theoretical and application areas of psychology.
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Comprehends other basic sciences (eg, sociology, biology, philosophy) related to psychology, and establishes a multidisciplinary perspective.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the development of psychology from the historical perspective
PLO04 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Applies the knowledge of psychology for the application areas
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Applies the methods and techniques of psychology by developing scientific understanding, critical thinking, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills. 3
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Studies human cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes with scientific methods. 3
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Conducts basic and applied psychology research 4
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Applies the methods and techniques of psychology in an interdisciplinary team. 1
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Uses knowledge of psychology to serve society and humanity on the basis of universal and national needs
PLO10 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Demonstrates a sense of responsibility as an individual and team member in solving problems related to the area. 1
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Demonstrates life-long learning and research awareness.
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Effectively shows his knowledge and skills among experts and non-specialists.
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Use information and communication technologies effectively.
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Shows awareness of events and developments on the agenda of the society and the world.
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility expressed in the Code of Ethics of The Turkish Psychological Association.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction: The Role and Importance of Statistics in Psychology Source reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2 Basic Concepts: Variable, Variable Types, Measurement, Measurement Levels, Population, Sample, Parameter, Statistic, Descriptive statistics, Inferential statistics Source reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 Organizing Data, Frequency Distribution, Displaying Data Graphically (Histogram, Bar, Line, Pie and Stem-Leaf graphs) Source reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
4 Measures of Central Tendency: Mean, Median, Mod, Quartiles, Percentiles. Source reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
5 Computing Measures of Central Tendency: Mean, Median, Mod, Quartiles, Percentiles. Source reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
6 Measures of Variability: Range, Interquartile range, variance, standard deviation, quartile deviation Source reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
7 Computing Measures of Variability: Range, Interquartile range, variance, standard deviation, quartile deviation Source reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
8 Mid-Term Exam Review the topics discussed in the lecture notes and sources Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Normal Distribution, Skewness, Kurtosis, Source reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
10 Standard Normal Distribution, Standard Scores Source reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
11 Standard error, confidence interval, confidence level, point and interval estimates Source reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
12 Pearson Correlation Coefficient, Scatter Plot Source reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 Spearman rho, Biserial, Point biserial and phi correlation coefficients Source reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
14 Partial correlation Source reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
15 Correlation and Prediction: Regression equation, determination coefficient Source reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
16 Term Exams Review the topics discussed in the lecture notes and sources Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Review the topics discussed in the lecture notes and sources Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 12 12
Final Exam 1 18 18
Total Workload (Hour) 114
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,56
ECTS 5 ECTS

Update Time: 13.06.2024 03:53