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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES |
| BIOSTATISTICS (MEDICINE) (MASTER) (WITHOUT THESIS) (EVENING EDUCATION) | |
| Code | BIST511 |
| Name | Research Methods and Sampling |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-2 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisansüstü Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. GÜLŞAH SEYDAOĞLU |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. GÜLŞAH SEYDAOĞLU
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to enable students to understand basic research methods and sampling techniques used in health research, to select appropriate sampling methods according to research questions, and to plan research processes in accordance with scientific and ethical principles.
Course Content
This course covers research types and designs used in health sciences, concepts of population and sampling, probability and non-probability sampling methods, sample size determination approaches, data collection methods, measurement errors, sources of bias, and ethical principles. Research and sampling processes are discussed through examples from clinical and field studies.
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Resources
Cochran, W. G. Sampling Techniques.
Notes
Guidelines on health research published by the World Health Organization (WHO) and similar institutions Recent national and international scientific articles
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explain research types and research designs used in health sciences. |
| LO02 | Define the concepts of population and sample in accordance with research problems. |
| LO03 | Distinguish between probability and non-probability sampling methods and explain their applications. |
| LO04 | Select and justify appropriate sampling methods based on research objectives. |
| LO05 | Explain sample size determination approaches in health research. |
| LO06 | Identify measurement errors and sources of bias that may occur during data collection. |
| LO07 | Plan research processes in clinical and field studies in accordance with ethical principles. |
| LO08 | Evaluate a health research study in terms of its research methodology and sampling strategy. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explain basic biostatistics, probability, and demographic concepts used in health sciences. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Define research designs, sampling methods, and data types used in health research. | 5 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explain the foundations of statistical approaches used in healthcare decision-making processes. | 2 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explain the basic logic of regression, modeling, and advanced statistical methods used in health sciences. | 1 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Analyze and interpret data obtained from health research using appropriate statistical methods. | 2 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Perform statistical analyses and generate outputs using statistical software packages. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Apply basic data science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning applications in health sciences. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Evaluate multiple regression and survival analysis results in a clinical context. | |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Analyze genetic and biomedical data using basic analytical approaches. | |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Apply scale development, validity, and reliability analyses. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Conduct data analysis and reporting within the scope of a term project. | 2 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Apply and manage sampling procedures in health studies. | 4 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Critically evaluate scientific studies from a statistical perspective. | 2 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Present analysis results in accordance with ethical principles. | 2 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Applies fundamental concepts of epidemiology and health statistics to clinical and field settings. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course introduction, objectives and learning outcomes; scientific approach in health research | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Concept of scientific research; research types and classifications | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Research designs in health sciences (descriptive, analytical, experimental) | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Grup Çalışması |
| 4 | Research questions, hypothesis, and types of variables | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Concepts of population and sample | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Probability sampling methods | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Non-probability sampling methods | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Sözlü Sınav |
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| 9 | Sample size determination approaches | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Problem Çözme |
| 10 | Data collection methods and measurement tools | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 11 | Measurement errors, bias, and sources of error | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Ethical principles in clinical and field studies | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Case studies and methodological discussions in health research | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 14 | General review | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 15 | Evaluation, and term project presentations | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Sözlü Sınav, Ödev |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
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 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 158 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,32 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||