FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
FTR 307 | Course Introduction and Application Information
Course Name |
Research Design and Biostatistics
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
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Application/Lab
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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 | |||||
Course Coordinator | ||||||
Course Lecturer(s) | ||||||
Assistant(s) | - |
Course Objectives | Aim of the course is to enable students to comprehend the importance of scientific research, to make basic statistical analysis, to evaluate research studies critically and to know the basic concepts and methods in 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 related to biostatistics. |
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Core Courses |
X
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Major Area Courses | ||
Supportive Courses | ||
Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
1 | Introduction to the course -Scientific Method and Research -Biostatistics in Healthcare -Definition and Historical Development of Epidemiology | 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 | Importance of Research in Physiotherapy - SPSS Program Overview-1 - Uses of Epidemiology | 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 -SPSS Program Overview-2 - Epidemiological Concepts | Bonita R. Beaglehole R. Kjellström T. Temel Epidemiyoloji, Dünya Sağlık Örgütü, 2. Baskı, 2009. ISBN 975-95174-3-4. S: 149-166 |
4 | Literature Search, Information Resources and Access to Information Resources -Database Creation and Data Entry in SPSS Program - Causality in Epidemiology Steps of the Research Process I: Definition and Significance of the Problem | Sümbüloğlu, K., and Sümbüloğlu V. Biyoistatistik. "20. baskı." Ankara: Hatiboğlu Yayınevi (2019). |
5 | Steps of the Research Process II: Method: Purpose of the Research, Research Questions, Hypotheses, Dependent and Independent Variables -Descriptive Statistics (frequency, arithmetic mean, peak value, geometric mean) -Population and Population Problems | 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). |
6 | Steps of Research Process II: Research Method; universe, sampling and sampling methods -Frequency Table, Mean, Mode, Median, Standard Deviation Calculation in SPSS Program - Notification and Surveillance | 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 | Midterm Exam | |
8 | Steps of the Research Process II: Method: Data Collection Methods and Tools -Significance Tests I: Significance test of the difference between two means, Mann Whitney U test SPSS application - Epidemiological Studies: Descriptive; Analytical; cross-sectional; Cohort | Sümbüloğlu, K., and Sümbüloğlu V. Biyoistatistik. "20. baskı." Ankara: Hatiboğlu Yayınevi (2019). Bonita R. Beaglehole R. Kjellström T. Temel Epidemiyoloji, Dünya Sağlık Örgütü, 2. Baskı, 2009. ISBN 975-95174-3-4. S: 149-166 |
9 | Steps of the Research Process III: Findings, Discussion, Conclusion and Suggestions -Significance Tests II- Significance test of the difference between two pairs, Wilcoxon paired two-sample test SPSS application - 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). |
10 | Descriptive Research Designs -Significance Tests III: Chi-square (four eyes) Chi-square (multi-eyes), Chi-square SPSS application in addicted groups - Epidemiological Research 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 | Significance Tests-IV: Pearson Correlation Analysis, Spearman Correlation Analysis - SPSS application - Epidemiological Research Experimental Epidemiology; Methodological Studies | Sümbüloğlu, K., and Sümbüloğlu V. Biyoistatistik. "20. baskı." Ankara: Hatiboğlu Yayınevi (2019). |
12 | Experimental and Semi-Experimental Research Designs - Presentation of research data with tables and graphics | Sümbüloğlu, K., and Sümbüloğlu V. Biyoistatistik. "20. baskı." Ankara: Hatiboğlu Yayınevi (2019). |
13 | Presentation of research data with tables and graphics -Testing Hypotheses and Interpretation of 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 | Sample scientific research evaluation -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 |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
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 |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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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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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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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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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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4 | To be able to record and collect data, analyze, interpret, and present results in health sciences. |
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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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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) |
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest
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