DATA ANALYSIS AND COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN BUSINESS

Course Description

This course covers a description of the research process in general and each of the steps involved in more detail. The course focuses on alternative ways of carrying out each step and guidelines for selecting among these alternatives according to the needs of a specific research problem. The course also describes using software packages like SPSS and interpretation of the results of data analysis. Course is designed to enable student to apply commonly used statistical techniques to different datasets. For this purpose, the course will focus on descriptive analysis, correlation, t-test, ANOVA, regression and mediation and moderation analysis. The students will use SPSS software to work on the datasets.

DATA ANALYSIS AND COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN BUSINESS

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Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Field, A. 2024 . Discovering Statistics Using IBM SPSS Statistics, 6th ed., Sage, London.
2. 02 Pituch, K.A. & Stevens, J.P. 2016. Applied multivariate statistics for the social sciences, Taylor& Francis: New York.
3. 03 Te Grotenhuis, M. & Matthijssen, A. 2016. Basic SPSS Tutorial, Sage: UK.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Listing basic analysis techniques SOLO 3
2. L02 Formulate research problems SOLO 4
3. L03 Creates quantitative models SOLO 5
4. L04 Evaluate approperiate statistical methods SOLO 5
5. L05 Formulates research hypotheses SOLO 4

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Develops and deepens the current and advanced knowledge in the field based on the qualifications of the master's degree at the level of research and expertise and reaches original definitions that will bring innovation to the field.
2. P02 To have the most advanced knowledge to contribute to the field of Tourism Management
3. P03 Comprehends the interdisciplinary interaction related to the field of Tourism Management; draws original conclusions by using knowledge that requires expertise in analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating new and complex ideas.
4. P04 Has the ability to interpret, analyze, identify problems and propose solutions by using the knowledge acquired in the field in decisions, practices and behaviors.
5. P05 Has the ability to transfer information about Tourism Management to peers.
6. P06 Performs a study independently on subjects requiring expertise in the field of Tourism Management.
7. P07 Takes responsibility in accordance with the objectives of the project as the project director or participant.
8. P08 Determines vision, aim and target for organization / institution.
9. P09 Evaluates the acquired knowledge and skills critically.
10. P10 To be able to lead by considering cultural sensitivities.
11. P11 Develops new ideas and procedures, including research in the field of profession and learning.
12. P12 Willingness to seek innovation
13. P13 Transfers his / her thoughts and suggestions in writing and orally at the level of knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Tourism Management
14. P14 Communicates with those who work in the field of Tourism Management.
15. P15 Has enough awareness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
16. P16 Communicates verbally and in writing using at least the European Language Portfolio C1 General Level approved by YÖDAK.
17. P17 Uses computer software, information and communication technologies at the level of data entry and analysis related to Tourism Management.
18. P18 Provides originality and contribution to the studies to be conducted in the field of Tourism Management.
19. P19 Make strategic plan and develop strategy for organization / institution.
20. P20 92/5000 Acts and internalizes business and social ethical values in the Academy and the Professional work
21. P21 Publishes at least one scientific article related to the field of Tourism Management in national / international refereed journals (SSCI indexed).
22. P22 Able to perform an original work that brings innovation to the field of Tourism Management independently.
23. P23 Able to systematically transfer and disseminate his / her original studies related to tourism management in written / oral / visual form by supporting with quantitative / qualitative data.

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