STATISTICS AND REPORTING IN HEALTHCARE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SDP157	STATISTICS AND REPORTING IN HEALTHCARE	1	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Lecturer EBRU CENGİZ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer EBRU CENGİZ
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to teach fundamental statistical methods used in the healthcare field and to develop students' skills in analyzing, interpreting, and reporting health data.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course covers the definition and importance of statistics, fundamental concepts and data types, statistical series and graphs, parametric and non-parametric measures of central tendency and variability, statistical estimation and hypothesis testing, indices, sampling, discrete random variables and their distributions, time series, statistical methods specific to the health field, and statistical reporting in healthcare.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Can explain the basic concepts of statistics.
Can analyze health data using appropriate statistical methods.
Can illustrate statistical data with the help of graphs.
Can interpret basic statistical measurements.
Can explain the logic of statistical estimation and hypothesis testing.
Can prepare statistical reports for the health field.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Written-Visual resources	Course Content and Subject Explanation, Course Introduction, Definition of Statistics, Scientific Importance of Statistics	Lecture, Question-Answer
2	Research-Assignment	Basic Concepts of Statistics, Statistical Data	Lecture, Question-Answer, Review of the previous week
3	Literature review	Statistical Series	Lecture, Question-Answer
4	Written-Visual resources	Graphs	Lecture, Question-Answer, Review of the previous week
5	Research-Assignment	Parametric Measures of Central Tendency, Arithmetic and Geometric Means	Lecture, Question-Answer
6	Literature review	Non-Parametric Measures of Central Tendency	Lecture, Question-Answer, Review of the previous week
7	Written-Visual resources	Parametric Measures of Variability	Lecture, Question-Answer
8	Research-Assignment	Non-Parametric Measures of Variability	Lecture, Question-Answer, Review of the previous week
9	Literature review	Measures of Shape, Statistical Estimation and Hypothesis Testing	Lecture, Question-Answer
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Written-Visual resources	Indices and Sampling	Lecture, Question-Answer, Review of the previous week
12	Research-Assignment	Discrete Random Variables and Their Distributions	Lecture, Question-Answer
13	Literature review	Time Series	Lecture, Question-Answer, Review of the previous week
14	Written-Visual resources	Statistical Methods Specific to the Health Field	Lecture, Question-Answer
15	Research-Assignment	Statistical Reporting in Healthcare	Lecture, Question-Answer, Review of the previous week
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Başar, A., Oktay, E. (2012). Uygulamalı İstatistik – I: Kısa Teorik Bilgiler ve Çözülmüş Problemler (6. baskı). Erzurum: EKEV Yayınları.
Serper, Ö. (2010). Uygulamalı İstatistik (6. baskı). Bursa: Ezgi Kitabevi.
Tekin, V. N. (2014). İstatistiğine Giriş: Kavramlar-Konu Anlatımları-Çözümlü Problemler (3. baskı). Ankara: Seçkin Yayınları.
Bülbül, Ş. (2013). Tanımlayıcı İstatistik (3. baskı). İstanbul: Der Yayınları.
Erilli, N. A. (2017). İstatistik-1 (2. baskı). Ankara: Seçkin Yayınları.
Berenson, M. L., D. M. Levine (1996). Basic Business Statistics: Concepts and Applications (8. Baskı). New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
Armutlulu, İ. H. (1999). İşletme İstatistiğine Giriş. İstanbul: Alfa Yayınları. [8] Köksal, B. A. (1995). İstatistik Analiz Metodları (4. Baskı). İstanbul: Çağlayan Kitabevi.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
TOTAL	2	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They possess fundamental, up-to-date, and practical knowledge related to their profession. They are proficient in using basic information technology and health science knowledge.					4
2	They will be able to effectively use software, hardware, databases, and network systems used in the field of health informatics; and will possess the competence to utilize the structure, quality processes, and operation of health management systems.				3
3	They follow current developments in their profession and reflect these developments in their practices.				3
4	Database management applications utilize medical terminology, basic health concepts, and information systems at a fundamental level.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Communicates effectively with healthcare professionals, engineers, and software specialists; possesses competence in effective communication within disciplined team settings.						5
2	They will possess the competence to manage health data in a secure, ethical, and regulatory compliant manner.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It explains basic information about artificial intelligence, programming, and web-based health applications.				3
2	They effectively use medical terminology, health concepts, and information technologies relevant to their profession.				3
3	They evaluate professional problems from an analytical and critical perspective and possess the ability to offer independent solutions.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They possess the capacity to effectively present their knowledge and skills through both written and oral communication methods.						5
2	They have knowledge of career planning and professional development processes.					4
3	They effectively apply professional ethics in digital environments.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They are competent in applying ethical principles and professional values.				3
2	They have the ability to effectively manage teamwork.					4
3	They have a habit of keeping up with information and developments related to their profession.						5
4	They use a foreign language to keep up with developments in their field and communicate with colleagues.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They are proficient in acquiring the concept of lifelong learning and self-improvement.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They develop professional awareness by participating in technical trips and practical applications.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired in hospitals.						5

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	6	84
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	14	14
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	14	14
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	32	0	156