BİS621 Analysis of Categorical Data

7 ECTS - 3-2 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 4 National Credit

Information

Code BİS621
Name Analysis of Categorical Data
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-2 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 7 ECTS
National Credit 4 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Doktora Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
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Course Goal

With this course, it is aimed for the student to have knowledge about the methods used in categorical data analysis, to rank the differences between the approaches according to the type of response variable, and to be able to apply basic-advanced analysis.

Course Content

In this course, frequently used methods in categorical data analysis, approaches that vary according to the type of response variable, basic-advanced categorical data analysis will be covered.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Alan Agresti «Categorical Data Analysis» Second Edition, John Wiley & Sons New Jersey, 2002.

Notes

Simonoff, J. S. (2011). Analyzing categorical data. Springer.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Creates and analyzes contingency table and interprets results
LO02 Comprehends GLM and constructs logit models for categorical response variable.
LO03 Knows and analyzes the concept of loglinear model.
LO04 Can create models for matched binary response variables.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Comprehends the original definitions, concepts and theorems that will bring innovation to the field based on the qualifications gained in the biostatistics master's program. 5
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Using knowledge that requires expertise, analyzes, evaluates and interprets new and complex ideas in the field and related fields. 4
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal He/She has advanced knowledge about technological tools and software that are frequently used in the field of biostatistics. 3
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Knows the importance of ethical principles and ethical committees for the individual and society. Comprehends the importance of Biostatistician in ethics committees.
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal He/She has advanced knowledge about statistical methods that are frequently used in studies in the field of health. 4
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Evaluates the knowledge in the field of biostatistics with a systematic approach
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Develops a new idea, method, design or application that brings innovation to the field of biostatistics, develops a known idea, method, design or application and applies it to a different field. 3
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Design, analyzes critically, interprets and reports observational and clinical researchs for new and complex problems in medicine and health sciences. 4
PLO09 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı He/She uses advanced statistical methods in the decision-making process in diagnosis and treatment in health sciences, and consults to researchers working in this field. 5
PLO10 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Uses research and analysis methods that require high-level skills in studies related to the field of biostatistics. 4
PLO11 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Develops and applies advanced statistical methods and techniques frequently used in health sciences at the level of expertise with original thought, research. 3
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Performs independently an original work that brings innovation to the field of biostatistics 3
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Performs advanced statistical analysis that can evaluate a scientific article. 4
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Develops the ability to read and write articles related to the field of biostatistics and apply for articles to national and/or international refereed journals.
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Takes an active role in solving original and interdisciplinary problems
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Develops new ideas and methods in the field of Biostatistics by using high-level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making.
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Comprehends the ways to reach the evidence and evaluates the evidence critically.
PLO18 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği He/She determines the principles of lifelong learning and professional development as an attitude and displays this attitude in his/her works.
PLO19 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Understands the dynamics of social relations required by the health profession and critically evaluates and develops the norms that guide these relations.
PLO20 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Discusses the issues in the field with other experts in interdisciplinary studies, using effective communication skills, and provides academic consultancy by defending his/her original views.
PLO21 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Communicates written, verbal and visual with foreign language knowledge in international scientific environments
PLO22 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik By using the knowledge of biostatistics and medical informatics, he/she contributes to the society's becoming an information society by presenting his/her knowledge and skills to his/her society.
PLO23 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Establishes functional interaction by defending original views in solving problems related to biostatistics
PLO24 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Consults using effective communication skills, takes part in teamwork in research, defends scientific ethical rules
PLO25 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik He/She has the experience of working with other health disciplines as a requirement of the field.
PLO26 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik He/she chooses and applies the correct statistical methods in his/her studies in the field of health and interprets them correctly. Performs advanced analysis and synthesis. 5
PLO27 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Uses current developments and information in the field of health for the benefit of society in line with the realities of the country.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Distribution and meaning of categorical data Studying the appropriate chapter in the given resource book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
2 Contingency Tables Studying the appropriate chapter in the given resource book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
3 Inference for Contingency Tables Studying the appropriate chapter in the given resource book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma
4 Introduction to generalized linear models Studying the appropriate chapter in the given resource book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma
5 Logistic Regression Studying the appropriate chapter in the given resource book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri
6 Builfding and applying the Logistic Regression model Studying the appropriate chapter in the given resource book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Tartışma
7 Logit Models for multinomaial response variables Studying the appropriate chapter in the given resource book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma
8 Mid-Term Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev
9 LogLinear Models for Contingency Tables Studying the appropriate chapter in the given resource book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma
10 Building and extending Loglinear/Lojit Models 1 Studying the appropriate chapter in the given resource book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri
11 Building and extending Loglinear/Lojit Models 2 Studying the appropriate chapter in the given resource book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Tartışma
12 Models for matched pairs 1 Studying the appropriate chapter in the given resource book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri
13 Models for matched pairs 2 Studying the appropriate chapter in the given resource book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Tartışma
14 Analysis of Repeated Categorical Response variables 1 Studying the appropriate chapter in the given resource book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri
15 Analysis of Repeated Categorical Response variables 2 Studying the appropriate chapter in the given resource book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Tartışma
16 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 5 70
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 10 30
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
Final Exam 1 30 30
Total Workload (Hour) 187
Total Workload / 25 (h) 7,48
ECTS 7 ECTS