| Course Name |
Research Design and Biostatistics
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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FTR 307
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Fall
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2
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2
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3
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4
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| Prerequisites |
None
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| Course Language |
Turkish
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| Course Type |
Required
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| Course Level |
First Cycle
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| Mode of Delivery | face to face | |||||
| Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | Group WorkProblem SolvingCase StudyQ&ACritical feedbackApplication: Experiment / Laboratory / WorkshopLecture / Presentation | |||||
| National Occupation Classification | - | |||||
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| Course Lecturer(s) | ||||||
| Assistant(s) | - | |||||
| Course Objectives | This course aims to provide students with a knowledge of the importance of scientific research, critical evaluation of research studies, basic statistical analysis along with basic concepts and methods of epidemiology. |
| Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description | This course covers the importance of research, the steps of the research process, research and ethical issues, and basic concepts and analysis in biostatistics. |
| Related Sustainable Development Goals |
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Core Courses |
X
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| Major Area Courses | ||
| Supportive Courses | ||
| Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
| Transferable Skill Courses |
| Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
| 1 | Introduction to the course, scientific method and research, definition and historical development of epidemiology, biostatistics in the field of health - overview of statistics | Hicks C.M. Research for Physiotherapists: Project Design and Analysis. Churchill Livingstone, 1995. ISBN: 978-0443049996 Bonita R. Beaglehole R. Kjellström T. Temel Epidemiyoloji, Dünya Sağlık Örgütü, 2. Baskı, 2009. ISBN 975-95174-3-4 Sümbüloğlu, K., and Sümbüloğlu V. Biyoistatistik. "20. baskı." Ankara: Hatiboğlu Yayınevi (2019). |
| 2 | The importance of research in physiotherapy, areas of application of epidemiology, Statistical experimental design - descriptive statistics - measures of central distribution - an overview of Excel software - 1 | Hicks C.M. Research for Physiotherapists: Project Design and Analysis. Churchill Livingstone, 1995. . ISBN: 978-0443049996 Sümbüloğlu, K., and Sümbüloğlu V. Biyoistatistik. "20. baskı." Ankara: Hatiboğlu Yayınevi (2019). |
| 3 | Research and ethics, epidemiological concepts, prevalence measures 1- overview of the Excel program-2 | Bonita R. Beaglehole R. Kjellström T. Temel Epidemiyoloji, Dünya Sağlık Örgütü, 2. Baskı, 2009. ISBN 975-95174-3-4. S: 149-166 Sümbüloğlu, K., and Sümbüloğlu V. Biyoistatistik. "20. baskı." Ankara: Hatiboğlu Yayınevi (2019). |
| 4 | Literature review, information sources and access to information sources, causality in epidemiology, steps of the research process I: definition and importance of the problem, prevalence measures 2 - calculation and interpretation of prevalence measures in Excel program | Sümbüloğlu K, Sümbüloğlu V. Biyoistatistik,17. Baskı. Hatipoğlu Yayınları, 2016. ISBN: 9789757527121 |
| 5 | Steps of the research process II: Method: the purpose of the research, research questions, hypotheses, dependent and independent variables, population and population problems, classification of data and displaying it in tables - creating and interpreting frequency tables in Excel, reporting and surveillance | Greenberg R.S. Medikal Epidemiyoloji. Beşinci Basım, Palme Yayınevi, Ankara 2020. ISBN: 978-605-282-382-8 Sümbüloğlu K, Sümbüloğlu V. Biyoistatistik,17. Baskı. Hatipoğlu Yayınları, 2016. ISBN: 9789757527121 |
| 6 | Steps of the research process II: research method; universe, sample and sampling methods, graphical representation of data - creating and interpreting frequency tables in Excel program | Hicks C.M. Research for Physiotherapists: Project Design and Analysis. Churchill Livingstone, 1995. ISBN: 978-0443049996 Sümbüloğlu, K., and Sümbüloğlu V. Biyoistatistik. "20. baskı." Ankara: Hatiboğlu Yayınevi (2019). |
| 7 | Steps of the research process II: Method: Data collection methods and tools, Sampling distribution and characteristics, Epidemiological studies: Descriptive; Analytical; Cross-sectional; Cohort | Sümbüloğlu K, Sümbüloğlu V. Biyoistatistik,17. Baskı. Hatipoğlu Yayınları, 2016. ISBN: 9789757527121 Bonita R. Beaglehole R. Kjellström T. Temel Epidemiyoloji, Dünya Sağlık Örgütü, 2. Baskı, 2009. ISBN 975-95174-3-4. S: 149-166 |
| 8 | Steps of the research process III: findings, discussion, conclusion and recommendations, normal distribution, standard normal distribution and reading the standard normal distribution table, epidemiological studies: case-control analysis | Greenberg R.S. Medikal Epidemiyoloji. Beşinci Basım, Palme Yayınevi, Ankara 2020. ISBN: 978-605-282-382-8 Sümbüloğlu, K., and Sümbüloğlu V. Biyoistatistik. "20. baskı." Ankara: Hatiboğlu Yayınevi (2019). |
| 9 | Midterm exam | |
| 10 | Descriptive research designs, statistical estimation, and confidence intervals – epidemiological studies experimental epidemiology; intervention studies | Hicks C.M. Research for Physiotherapists: Project Design and Analysis. Churchill Livingstone, 1995. ISBN: 978-0443049996 Sümbüloğlu, K., and Sümbüloğlu V. Biyoistatistik. "20. baskı." Ankara: Hatiboğlu Yayınevi (2019). |
| 11 | Hypothesis testing and Excel application, epidemiological research, experimental epidemiology; methodological research | Sümbüloğlu K, Sümbüloğlu V. Biyoistatistik,17. Baskı. Hatipoğlu Yayınları, 2016. ISBN: 9789757527121 |
| 12 | Hypothesis testing for single sample parameters, experimental and quasi-experimental research designs - presenting research data with tables and graphs | Sümbüloğlu K, Sümbüloğlu V. Biyoistatistik,17. Baskı. Hatipoğlu Yayınları, 2016. ISBN: 9789757527121 |
| 13 | Hypothesis testing for two samples and Excel application - testing hypotheses and interpreting the results | Greenberg R.S. Medikal Epidemiyoloji. Beşinci Basım, Palme Yayınevi, Ankara 2020. ISBN: 978-605-282-382-8 Sümbüloğlu, K., and Sümbüloğlu V. Biyoistatistik. "20. baskı." Ankara: Hatiboğlu Yayınevi (2019). |
| 14 | Hypothesis testing for sample variance, evaluation of sample scientific research - presentation of health information, validity and reliability of measurement tools | Hicks C.M. Research for Physiotherapists: Project Design and Analysis. Churchill Livingstone, 1995. ISBN: 978-0443049996 Sümbüloğlu, K., and Sümbüloğlu V. Biyoistatistik. "20. baskı." Ankara: Hatiboğlu Yayınevi (2019). |
| 15 | Semester Review | |
| 16 | Final Exam |
| Course Notes/Textbooks |
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| Suggested Readings/Materials |
| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation | ||
| Laboratory / Application | ||
| Field Work | ||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments | ||
| Presentation / Jury |
1
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10
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| Project |
1
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20
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| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exams | ||
| Midterm |
1
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30
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| Final Exam |
1
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40
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| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
3
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60
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| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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40
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| Total |
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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2
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32
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| Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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| Study Hours Out of Class |
14
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1
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14
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| Field Work |
0
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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| Portfolio |
0
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| Homework / Assignments |
0
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| Presentation / Jury |
1
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18
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18
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| Project |
1
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24
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24
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| Seminar / Workshop |
0
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| Oral Exam |
0
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| Midterms |
1
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15
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15
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| Final Exam |
1
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17
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17
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| Total |
120
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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| 1 |
To be able to define issues, and conduct evaluation and planning in health, disease and disability, using theoretical and applied concepts and principles of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. |
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| 2 |
To be able to demonstrate the analytical and practical skills to identify, formulate and to resolve issues affecting health; to be able to specify and apply the evidence-based practices in clinical decision-making. |
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X
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| 3 |
To be able to effectively use devices, tools and equipment, appropriate treatment techniques and modalities, up-to-date informatics and rehabilitation technologies in the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. |
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To be able to record and collect data, analyze, interpret, and present results in health sciences. |
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X
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| 5 |
To be able to take responsibility, and demonstrate efficient working and management skills autonomously, as an individual, and as part of a healthcare team. |
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| 6 |
To be able to adopt the principle of lifelong learning; critically evaluate the nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of information; access up-to-date scientific and technological information and practices. |
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X
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| 7 |
To be able to communicate with, and convey information to the individuals/groups regardless of their sociocultural background, education level, age or disability status. |
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| 8 |
To be able to understand and apply legal rights, regulations and responsibilities regarding the physiotherapy profession and practices; to participate in academic, professional, regional, and global networks, and to utilize these networks efficiently. |
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| 9 |
To acquire the ability to perform, record and archive Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation applications according to the principles of healthcare quality, patient and occupational safety, professional deontology and ethics. |
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| 10 |
To be able to contribute to the public health promotion via developing novel approaches to meet the diverse and changing needs of society, and to develop health policies in the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. |
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| 11 |
To be able to communicate with patients and healthcare team and perform clinical applications in a foreign language ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1) |
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