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| Code | BİS522 |
| Name | Statistical Methods Used in Epidemiology |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-2 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 7 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. İLKER ÜNAL
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The objective of this course is to impart the knowledge and skills necessary to perform fundamental analyses of categorical data frequently encountered in epidemiology, as well as to cultivate an understanding of intermediate and advanced level analyses.
Course Content
This is a course in which basic analyses of categorical data commonly encountered in epidemiology are demonstrated with their applications, while intermediate and advanced analyses are covered theoretically.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Stokes, Maura E., Charles S. Davis, and Gary G. Koch. 2000. Categorical Data Analysis Using the SAS® System, Second Edition. Cary, NC: SAS Institute Inc.
Notes
Course notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Enumerate the categorical data types frequently encountered in epidemiology. |
| LO02 | Analyzes 2x2, 2xr, sx2 and sxr tables and interprets the results. |
| LO03 | Enumerates nonparametric methods suitable for categorical data. |
| LO04 | Lists the types of logistic regression analysis and selects the appropriate logistic regression method for the situation. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students comprehends the fundamentals of statistical theory related to the field of health ( probability and bayesian biostatistics). | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students explain demographic terminologies and statistical methods in the field of health sciences. | |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Students understand and use medical terminology. | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Students collect data from research studies, analyze, and make inferences | 4 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Students knows the system of international classification of diseases, obtain and analyze hospital statistics. | 5 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Students design scientific research studies in order to give response to the problem arising from health and clinical sciences | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Students select the appropriate statistical procedure for analysis , apply and make inferences. | 2 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Students use the necessary statistical packages for analysis, if necessary write and develop software. | |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Students follow the latest development in medical informatics and employ frequently used tools and methods. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Students design health survey, determine the sampling method and conduct the survey | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Students select and use proper statistical procedure for diagnosis and in making inferences for the data in health and clinical medicine and provide consultance to clinicians in the field. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Students develop the ability of critical thinking, make a conclusion with a critical approach to the evidence | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Students apply analytical procedure to frequently used survival data, multivariate procedure and regression techniques. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Students provide consulting services by using effective communication skills; take part in research teamworks; defend the ethical rules. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Students explain the fundamental terminologies in epidemiology, guide researchers conducting field survey and clinical studies, develop methodologies in determining disease risk factor and disease burden and advise for choosing proper diagnostic test. | 2 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | Gathering information about the course on the web | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | 2x2 Tables I | Studying the appropriate chapter in the given resource book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 3 | 2x2 Tables II | Studying the appropriate chapter in the given resource book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 4 | 2xr and sx2 Tables I | Studying the appropriate chapter in the given resource book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 5 | 2xr and sx2 Tables II | Studying the appropriate chapter in the given resource book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 6 | sxr Tables | Studying the appropriate chapter in the given resource book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 7 | Nonparametric methods | Studying the appropriate chapter in the given resource book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying the appropriate chapter in the given resource book | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 9 | Logistic regression: Binary I | Studying the appropriate chapter in the given resource book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 10 | Logistic regression: Binary II | Studying the appropriate chapter in the given resource book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 11 | Logistic regression: Multinomial | Studying the appropriate chapter in the given resource book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Conditional Logistic regression | Studying the appropriate chapter in the given resource book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Poisson regression | Studying the appropriate chapter in the given resource book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Weighted LS | Studying the appropriate chapter in the given resource book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | GEE | Studying the appropriate chapter in the given resource book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | Studying the appropriate chapter in the given resource book | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Studying the appropriate chapter in the given resource book | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 3 | 15 | 45 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 164 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,56 | ||
| ECTS | 7 ECTS | ||