Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Biometry BYL305 5. Semester 2 + 2 3.0 5.0
Prerequisites None
Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Undergraduate
Course Type
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. MERAL KEKEÇOĞLU
Instructors MERAL KEKEÇOĞLU
Assistants
Goals To teach the statistical evaluation methods of biological work results and upskill statistical data interpretation
Course Content Descriptive statistics , correlation, regression and analysis of variance . Nonparametric Methods Numerical Taxonomy of demography index number . Descriptive statistics , odds and probabilities of the normal distribution, parameter estimates, errors and probability normal distribution , Significance test the hypothesis control group comparison tests, spouse correlation test , analysis of variance input, completely aleatory trial plan, aleatory blocks ( Randomized Complete Block ) trial plan , Latin square experimental plan, factorial experiments, binomial and chi-square distributions, confidence intervals. Statistical inferences basis ; Hypothesis tests, one-way classification , variance analysis and basic assumptions, correlation and linear regression analysis , regression coefficients , regression of linearity testing, non-linear relationships, correlation coefficient , groups inside ( intra- class ) correlation coefficient Katogorical data analysis; some non-parametric statistical methods
Learning Outcomes - 1. Identify the basic concepts of biometry
- 2. Draw frequency bar and statistical chart
- 3. Calculate the descriptive statistics
- 4. Solve problems concerning normal and binomial distribution
- 5. Test hypothesis via distribution functions
- 6. Conduct biometry activities and use to solve problems
- 7. Put biometry activities into practice
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week The descriptive statistics, correlation, regression and analysis of variance
2. Week Non parametric methods, demography, index numbers, numeric taxonomy
3. Week The descriptive statistics, probability distribution, parameter estimations, normal distribution of error and probabilities
4. Week Importance test, hypothesis check, group comparison tests
5. Week Multiple comparison test, variance analysis, test plan and linked blocks
6. Week Test plan, latin square test plan, factorial tests
7. Week Binomial and chi-square distributions, confidence intervals
8. Week Binomial and chi-square distributions, confidence intervals
9. Week Midterm
10. Week Basis of statistical inference, hypothesis tests, one way classification
11. Week Variance analysis and basic assumption
12. Week Correlation and linear regression analysis, regression coefficient, linearity test
13. Week Correlation coefficient, intragroup correlation coefficient
14. Week Categorical data analysis, non parametric statistic methods
Recommended Sources
Rosner, B., Fundamentals of Biostatistics, (with CD-ROM), 2005. ISBN: 053437120-5
Sümbüloğlu, K., Sümbüloğlu, V., Biyoistatistik uygulama kitabı Hatipoğlu yayınevi, Ankara, 2007.
Velicangil, S., Tıbbi Biyometri İstanbul Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Yayınları, 1723/69. İstanbul, 1972.
Ersoy, N., Ağlı, E., İhtimaller Hesabı, Gazi Üni. Yayınları, Ankara, 1986.
Larson, H.J., Introduction to Probability Theory and Statistical Inference, John Wiley&Sons, 1982.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements Contribution Level DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7 Measurement Method
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Method of assessment/evaluation Written exam Oral Exams Assignment/Project Laboratory work Presentation/Seminar
ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Homework 1 1 24 24
Homework 2 1 24 24
Final 1 2 2
Practice 14 2 28
Practice End-Of-Term 1 19.5 19.5
Classroom Activities 14 2 28
Total Workload 127.5
ECTS Credit of the Course 5.0