COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Computer-Aided Quantitative Methods in Psychology II
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
PSY 502
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
7.5
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
Second Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Discussion
Q&A
Lecturing / Presentation
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The aim of this course is to enable students to choose the correct statistical method to test hypotheses that are formulated in different research types, to perform these analyzes by using SPSS program and to report the findings in APA style.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Will be able to use advanced statistical concepts used in psychology.
  • Will be able to formulate statistical hypotheses used in advanced statistical techniques.
  • Will be able to correctly apply advanced statistical techniques to psychological data.
  • Will be able to correctly interpret results of analyses of psychological data.
  • Will be able to clearly convey orally and in writing the results of statistical analyses.
Course Description This course includes performing of advanced statistical techniques such as Analysis of Covariance, Factorial ANOVA, Multivariate Analysis of Variance by using SPSS, interpretation and reporting the results of these analyses.
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Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Brief description of the course content
2 Analysis of Covariance-ANCOVA Field, A. (2009). Discovering Statistics Using SPSS. Dubai: Sage Publications (Chapter 10)/ Application
3 Factorial ANOVA Field, A. (2009). Discovering Statistics Using SPSS. Dubai: Sage Publications (Chapter 15)/ Application
4 Factorial Repeated Measures Design Field, A. (2009). Discovering Statistics Using SPSS. Dubai: Sage Publications (Chapter 13 & 14)/ Application/ Assignment 1
5 Mixed ANOVA Field, A. (2009). Discovering Statistics Using SPSS. Dubai: Sage Publications (Chapter 15)
6 Midterm
7 Multivariate Analysis of Variance - MANOVA Field, A. (2009). Discovering Statistics Using SPSS. Dubai: Sage Publications (Chapter 16)/ Application
8 Multivariate Analysis of Variance - MANOVA Field, A. (2009). Discovering Statistics Using SPSS. Dubai: Sage Publications (Chapter 16)/ Application/ Assignment 2
9 Non-parametric Models Field, A. (2009). Discovering Statistics Using SPSS. Dubai: Sage Publications (Chapter 6)/ Application
10 Non-parametric Models Field, A. (2009). Discovering Statistics Using SPSS. Dubai: Sage Publications (Chapter 6)/ Application/ Assignment 3
11 National Sovereignty and Children’s Day (Official Holiday)
12 Categorical data Field, A. (2009). Discovering Statistics Using SPSS. Dubai: Sage Publications (Chapter 18)/ Application
13 Factor Analysis & Reliability Field, A. (2009). Discovering Statistics Using SPSS. Dubai: Sage Publications (Chapter 17)/ Application
14 Factor Analysis & Reliability Field, A. (2009). Discovering Statistics Using SPSS. Dubai: Sage Publications (Chapter 17)/ Application/ Assignment 4
15 Overview of the semester
16 Final
Course Notes/Textbooks

Field, A. (2013). Discovering Statistics Using IBM SPSS: and sex and drug and rock 'n' roll (4th edition). ISBN 9781446249178

Suggested Readings/Materials Field, A. (2009). Discovering Statistics Using SPSS. Dubai: Sage Publications (4th Ed.); Powerpoint slides

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
1
30
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
30
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
2
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
Study Hours Out of Class
13
6
78
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
44
Final Exams
1
55
    Total
225

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To be able to develop and deepen the current and advanced knowledge in the experimental science of psychology with original thought and/or research and come up with innovative definitions based on Master's degree qualifications.

2

To be able to conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the experimental psychology is related with, come up with original solutions by using knowledge requiring proficiency on analysis, synthesis and assessment of new and complex ideas.

3

To be able to evaluate and use new methodological knowledge in a systematic way and gain higher level of skills on research methodology of the mind, behavior, and the brain.

4

To be able to develop an innovative knowledge, method, design and/or practice or adapt an already known knowledge, method, design and/or practice to another field; research, conceive, design, adapt and implement an original subject.

5

To be able to make critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas in the field of experimental psychology.

6

To be able to develop new ideas and methods in the field of experimental psychology by using high level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making.

7

To be able to broaden the borders of the knowledge in the field by producing or interpreting an original work or publishing at least one scientific paper in the field in national and/or international refereed journals.

8

To be able to organize and participate in scientific activities such as workshops, conferences, and panels to elaborate possible solutions to the problems which may be specific to experimental psychology or interdisiplinary.

9

To be able to contribute to the transition of the community to an information society and its sustainability process by introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural improvements by following pioneer and innovative methods and theories of the mind, behavior and the brain trilogy.

10

To be able to develope effective and functional means of communication to analyze mental relations and processes in the context of experimental psychology.

11

To be able to contribute to the solution finding process regarding social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems in the field and support the development of these values.

12

To be able to write an original dissertation in accordance with the criteria related to the field of Experimental Psychology.

13

To be able to communicate and discuss orally, in written and visually with peers by using English language.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest