BIOSTATISTICS
- Course
- STAT310 - BIOSTATISTICS
- Department
- Basic Sciences and Humanities
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 2
- ECTS
- 3
- T+P+L
- 2 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Oluwasuyi Ayobami OBA
- Prerequisite
- -
- Keywords
Course Description
Introduction to Biostatistic will be done with the definition of statistics and biostatistic. Students will learn in which study areas this science is used. Bilimsel araştırmaların önemi vurgulanarak, biyoistatistiğin bu çalışmalardaki yeri ve önemi anlatılacaktır. Bilimsel araştırmalarda izlenen yollar anlatilacaktir. Data, data types and data collection methods, together with the types of data analysis will be studied by the students. Initially, as a type of data analysis, descriptive studies will be described and using different data types of these descriptive analysis will be practiced. The module will give information regarding graphics and tables; and the importance of these in biostatistics. Different data series will be given to students and they will be taught on producing graphics and tables using the given data series.
BIOSTATISTICS
Evaluation Tools (Active Term)
| Item | Type | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Quiz | Quiz | 15 |
| Midterm | Midterm | 40 |
| Final | Final | 45 |
| Total | 100 | |
Course outcomes
- 01 Apply statistical methods in the problem-solving approach
- 02 Interpret the results of statistical theory
- 03 Compute and interpret descriptive statistics using numerical and graphical techniques
- 04 Identify and apply the basic concepts of probability
Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction to basic statistical definitions. Measurement and Measurement Scales. Sampling and Statistical Inference. The Scientific Method and The Design of Experiments. |
| Week 2 | Chart types (bar chart, pie chart, dot plot, stem and leaf display, histogram) |
| Week 3 | Frequency Distributions |
| Week 4 | Frequency Distributions |
| Week 5 | Classification of data. Descriptive Statistics: Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion. |
| Week 6 | Sample Space, Elementary Properties of Probability. Calculating the Probability of an Event, Probability Distributions |
| Week 7 | Midterm Exam |
| Week 8 | Midterm Exam |
| Week 9 | Continuous Probability Distributions: The Normal Distribution and applications. |
| Week 10 | Continuous Probability Distributions: The Normal Distribution and applications. |
| Week 11 | Sampling Distributions. Distribution of the Sample Mean. Distribution of the Difference between two Sample Means, Confidence Intervals |
| Week 12 | Correlation & Regression Analysis |
| Week 13 | Final Exams |
| Week 14 | Final Exams |
| Week 15 | - |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 Wayne W. Daniel, BIOSTATISTICS: Basic Concepts and Methodology for the Health Sciences, 9th ed., Wiley
Learning Outcomes
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Program Outcomes
- P01 Has up-to-date theoretical and applied knowledge about Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.
- P02 Identifies and defines problems using up-to-date knowledge in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, and plans treatment as per evaluation results.
- P03 Implements and monitors the development of physiotherapy and rehabilitation processes within the frame of professional ethical principles, and changes or terminates processes when necessary
- P04 Executes the necessary protocols for physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices by using the relevant technology, training and treatment equipment
- P05 Takes responsibility, individually and as a team member, to solve complex unpredictable problems encountered in practices related to the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.
- P06 Can independently carry out projects and research related to the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, actively participates in all its steps and makes the necessary reports to provide quality service.
- P07 Contributes to the protection of public health in line with social needs and to the creation of necessary rehabilitation and health policies in parallel with the needs of the society.
- P08 Embraces personal development, information literacy and lifelong learning; uses information resources effectively.
- P09 Commands a foreign language in order to follow the developments in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, as well as the ability to communicate in Turkish orally and in writing.
- P10 Organizes physiotherapy and rehabilitation services effectively and adequately, manages processes necessary for the continuity and development of the quality and organizational function; generates solutions against problems in line with knowledge and evidence.
- P11 Contributes to in-field and extra-field education and professional promotion programs, and represents its profession at national and international level.
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