Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Multivariate Data Analysis SKY631 3 + 0 3.0 10.0
Prerequisite Courses None
Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Graduate
Course Type
Mode of delivery The course is delivered through theoretical lectures, hands-on software exercises (e.g., SPSS, R, Python), group projects, and case studies. Theoretical knowledge is reinforced through projects and practical applications.
Course Coordinator Res. Assist. Melek TERZİ ÖZMEN
Instructor(s)
Assistants
Goals The objective of this course is to teach fundamental methods and techniques of multivariate data analysis. It aims to enable students to analyze large and complex datasets to derive meaningful results, compare different analysis methods, and develop application scenarios.
Course Content This course focuses on the methods and applications used in multivariate data analysis. The content includes topics such as principal component analysis, clustering, discriminant analysis, multidimensional scaling, canonical correlation analysis, and regression methods.
Learning Outcomes - Understand and apply multivariate data analysis methods.
- Compare different analysis techniques and select the appropriate method.
- Apply data preprocessing and dimensionality reduction techniques.
- Use multivariate analysis methods on large datasets.
- Interpret analysis results and integrate them into decision-making processes.
- Perform analyses using relevant software (e.g., SPSS, R, Python).
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to multivariate analysis concepts Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression Practice Visual Presentation
2. Week Data preprocessing techniques Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression Practice Visual Presentation
3. Week Principal component analysis (PCA) Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Practice
4. Week Clustering analysis (K-means, hierarchical) Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression Practice Visual Presentation
5. Week Discriminant analysis Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Practice
6. Week Canonical correlation analysis Visual Presentation Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression Practice
7. Week Multidimensional scaling Visual Presentation Practice Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression
8. Week Midterm exam Practice
9. Week Factor analysis Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression Practice Visual Presentation
10. Week Multiple regression analysis Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Preparation, After Class Study Practice
11. Week Structural equation modeling Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Practice
12. Week Applications on large datasets Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Practice
13. Week Presentation of group projects Preparation, After Class Study Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Practice
14. Week General assessment and course wrap-up Other Activities
Recommended Sources
ÇOK DEĞİŞKENLİ İSTATİSTİK ANALİZİ İLE FARKLI ALANLARDA UYGULAMALAR, Doç. Dr. Nilay KÖLEOĞLU - Doç. Dr. Şenol ÇELİK - Doç. Dr. Fatih ÇEMREK, HOLISTENCE PUBLICATIONS, 2022.
Python Uygulamalı İstatiksel Veri Bilimi ve Analizi, Ahmet SEL, Akademisyen Kitabevi, 2021
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements Contribution Level DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 Measurement Method
PY1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 60
PY2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 60
PY3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 60
PY6 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 60
PY7 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 60
*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Course's Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
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)
Course Hours 14 3 42
Preparation, After Class Study 14 1 14
Research 10 2 20
Visual Presentation 1 3 3
Practice 14 4 56
Midterm 1 1 40 40
Homework 1 1 20 20
Final 1 60 60
Total Workload 255
ECTS Credit of the Course 10.0