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| Code | POLS418 |
| Name | Principles of Quantitative Political Research |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. YÜKSEL ALPER ECEVİT |
Course Goal
To give basic information to students who will work on quantitative methods in political researches
Course Content
To comprehend the logic of statistical approach, to provide reading, presentation and applications that will provide the infrastructure for regression analysis.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Halperin, Sandra, and Oliver Heath. Political research: methods and practical skills. Oxford University Press, USA, 2020.
Notes
Halperin, Sandra, and Oliver Heath. Political research: methods and practical skills. Oxford University Press, USA, 2020.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | To read and learn basic information and thinks with theoretical approaches. |
| LO02 | Ability to identify and solve problems. |
| LO03 | To recognize the Political Party and electoral systems. |
| LO04 | Analytical thinking, Economic and political inquiry skills. |
| LO05 | To gain Writing and research skills. |
| LO06 | Explores the topic of probability |
| LO07 | Studies sampling distributions |
| LO08 | Makes point estimations |
| LO09 | Makes interval estimation |
| LO10 | Makes hypothesis testing |
| LO11 | Difference of means test |
| LO12 | Introduces regression analysis |
| LO13 | Teaches basics of linear regression |
| LO14 | Makes interference for simple linear regression |
| LO15 | Studies logistic regressions |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Identifies the international and national issues by methodologies used in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations; chooses the appropriate analysis techniques across the issues and applies the appropriate empirical studies. | 4 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Becomes skilful at following and interpreting different social areas in international and national levels and also applies the problem-solving oriented practices. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. | 4 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Uses Turkish, and at least one more foreign language, in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life. | 5 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Understands and interprets the feelings, thoughts and behaviors of related persons correctly; and expresses himself/herself in written and oral forms accurately. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Improves his/herself constantly by defining educational requirements considering interests and talents in scientific, cultural, art and social fields besides career development. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. | 5 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values. | 4 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops skills of defining and analyzing the international, regional and national oriented issues, producing appropriate conflict-resolution techniques and negotiation skills. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops critical thinking skills. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Intro and Discussion | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Sampling and Measurement | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Describing Data | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Probability Distributions | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Sampling Distributions | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Point Estimation | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Interval Estimation | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying for Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Hypothesis Testing | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Comparison of Two Groups | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Introduction to Regression | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Simple Linear Regression | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Inference for Simple Linear Regression | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Multiple Regression | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Logistic Regression | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Studying for Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Studying for Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 7 | 98 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 154 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,16 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||