It is aimed to explain the definition of statistics to the student correctly, to teach the basic statistical concepts, to show the student how statistical applications and probability calculations in our daily life are useful and how important they are.
Giving theoretical information about the courses
The applications on the computer
The problem solving with students on board and the computer by SPSS package program
SPSS end excel analysis done with the help of over the actual data from www.tuik.gov.tr
Principle Sources
Serper Özer, Uygulamalı İstatistik I, Ezgi Kitabevi, Bursa
Akın Fahamet, Sosyal Bilimlerde İstatistik, 2002, ISBN 975-7338-91-5, Ekin Kitabevi, Bursa
Other Sources
Dündar Durmuş, Çağlar Nazan, İstatistik(Temel Bilgiler, Yöntemler ve Uygulamalar), 2008, ISBN 978-975-353-351-5, Der Yayınevi, İstanbul
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Basic Definition and Concepts
Oral presentation
2. Week
processing of data (Classification and Grouping)
Oral presentation
3. Week
Statistical tables and graphics, series
Oral presentation
4. Week
Time Series-Location Series-Frequency (Division) Series
Oral presentation
5. Week
Averages: Analytical Averages
Oral presentation
6. Week
Averages: Non-analytical Averages
Oral presentation
7. Week
Measures of Variability (Standard Deviation-Variance-Coefficient of Variation)
Oral presentation
8. Week
Midterm exam
exam
9. Week
Sampling Methods
Oral presentation
10. Week
Indices (Location and Time Indices)
Oral presentation
11. Week
Indices (Fixed and Variable Based Indices)
Oral presentation
12. Week
Compound Indices
Oral presentation
13. Week
Probability Theory
Oral presentation
14. Week
Probability Theory
Oral presentation
15. Week
Probability Theory
Oral presentation
16. Week
Simple Linear Regression and Correlation Analysis
Oral presentation
17. Week
Final exam
exam
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
25
Final Exam
1
75
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Effectively identifying collecting and evaluating the data required for the Computer Programming field and using theoretical knowledge for creating applications.
PO-2
Being equipped with basics of computer science.
PO-3
Possessing the knowledge of all necessary software and equipment in the profession.
PO-4
Emphasizing team work, contributing to the group and operating with team chemistry.
PO-5
Effectively expressing and sharing the completed work with project group and teammates.
PO-6
Objectively evaluating the performance of employees under his/her supervision and providing objective information to the management.
PO-7
Demonstrating problem solving skills and the education he/she obtained at the program.
PO-8
Possessing the computer programming knowledge built on skills, information and competencies provided by secondary education and supperted by higher education course materials, and demonstrating the understanding of concepts in the field of computer programming.
PO-9
Acquiring the analytical thinking skills required in the field of computer programming, and creating and running programs in accordance with this analytical perspective.
PO-10
Complying with ethical values of the field of Computer Programming and carrying social responsibility.
PO-11
Developing sufficent foreign language skills to conduct the work and follow the global developments at the best level.
PO-12
Empasizing communication and using Turkish accurately in this communication.
PO-13
Ensuring the security, environment and health awareness at personal level and among his/her employees.
PO-14
Following technological innovations in software and hardware after graduation and sustaining continuous personal development.
PO-15
Claiming responsibility at his/her workplace, organizing work flow with employees and operating according to high quality work standards.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
To teach the purpose of statistical methodology
LO-2
understanding the basic concepts and subjects of statistics and probability science
LO-3
To teach how to interpret numerical indicators (statistical outputs)
LO-4
To teach how to summarize all kinds of data with tables and graphs
LO-5
To be able to educate students who will understand how important statistics are firstly in terms of science, and then in terms of state administration and business life.
