Statistical Methods In Science Education
Primary School Science Education
Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statistical Methods In Science Education | FBO109 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Spring | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Ömer ACAR
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Describe basic concepts of statistics used in behavioral sciences.
2) Use SPSS for parametric tests.
3) Report and interpret SPSS output in accordance with APA style.
4) Investigate parametric tests and their assumptions related to research questions within a project.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||||||||||||
| 1 | High | Middle | Low | No relation | Middle | Low | Low | No relation | No relation | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | Low | |
| 2 | Middle | Low | High | Low | High | High | Low | No relation | No relation | High | Low | No relation | No relation | Low | Low | |
| 3 | High | Middle | Middle | No relation | Middle | Middle | Middle | No relation | No relation | High | Low | No relation | Low | Middle | Low | |
| 4 | High | High | High | Middle | High | High | Low | Low | High | High | Middle | Low | Middle | Middle | Low | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
İnilizce
Course Contents
General information about statistical analysis methods used for evaluation of data obtained in science education researches and SPSS applications. statistical analysis methods used in validity and reliability studies in the preparation of a success test and attitude scale in the field of science education. Statistical Analysis of Variance (Anova, Manova), Probability, Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Hypothesis Generation and Hypothesis Testing, Sampling Distribution and Confidence Interval Estimation, Hypothesis Testing Errors, Selection of Appropriate Statistics, t-test, F Statistic ), Ki-square analysis method.
Weekly Schedule
1) Information about the contents of the course program and discussion about intra-and extra-curricular activities of the course of the students.2) Statistical methods used in science education such as t test, F test
3) Hypothesis testing, sample disribution, errors in hypothyesis testing
4) Correlation and regression analysis
5) Applying appropriate statistical methods in terms of the aim of the study
6) Data handling methods
7) The statistical analysis methods used for the validity and reliability studies in the preparation of a success test in the field of science education.
8) Midterm
9) The statistical analysis methods used for the validity and reliability studies in the preparation of an attitude scale in the field of science education.
10) To apply the methods of statistical analysis used for the validity studies of the prepared of an achievement test in the field of science education.
11) Applying reliability methods
12) Examining the validity of a survey
13) Examining the validity of a survey
14) Examining the reliability and validity of the achievement tests
15) Course evaluation
16) Final exam
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Uygulamalı Temel İstatistik Yöntemler Özkan Ünver - Hamza Gamgam, 2008 5.baskı
2- İstatistik Analiz Metodları Bilge Aloba Köksal, 2003 Çağlayan Yayınevi
3- Pozitivist Metodoloji Bilimsel Araştırma Tasarımı İstatistiksel Yöntemler Analiz ve Yorum, İrfan Erdoğan Erk Yayınları; İstanbul, 2007
4- İnternet deki bilimsel yayın tarama motorları
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Demonstration
6) Group Study
7) Lab / Workshop
8) Project Based Learning
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade |
50% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
50% |
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Total | 100% | |||||||||||
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required