Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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TOURISM RESEARCH INSTITUTE / DY502 - DESTINATION MANAGEMENT

Code: DY502 Course Title: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODS II Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 6
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Spring Semester
Level of Course 2nd Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Compulsory
Department DESTINATION MANAGEMENT
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer EDA ÖZGÜL KATLAV (edaozgul@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to 1) Provide students knowledge about contemporary concepts and statistical techniques that can be used in organizational behavior and management. 2)Provide students knowledge about multivariate statistics techniques.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Will be able to explain the difference of multivariate statistical analysis from other statistical methods. PO-4 Analyze, critically interpret and evaluate the knowledge and skills they have gained.
PO-6 Plan, conduct, evaluate and report a study using scientific research methods.
PO-8 Demonstrate effective communication and presentation skills both verbally and in writing.
Examination
Quiz
Performance Project
LO-2 The usage areas of multivariate statistical analysis and which research questions can be used to answer PO-4 Analyze, critically interpret and evaluate the knowledge and skills they have gained.
PO-6 Plan, conduct, evaluate and report a study using scientific research methods.
Examination
Quiz
Performance Project
LO-3 Will be able to transfer the data set to the computer environment and make it ready for analysis. PO-2 Understand, critically evaluate and apply key business principles to run both national and international tourism operations.
PO-4 Analyze, critically interpret and evaluate the knowledge and skills they have gained.
PO-6 Plan, conduct, evaluate and report a study using scientific research methods.
PO-8 Demonstrate effective communication and presentation skills both verbally and in writing.
Examination
Quiz
Performance Project
LO-4 Will be able to list the differences between exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, apply and interpret these analyses. PO-4 Analyze, critically interpret and evaluate the knowledge and skills they have gained.
PO-6 Plan, conduct, evaluate and report a study using scientific research methods.
PO-8 Demonstrate effective communication and presentation skills both verbally and in writing.
Examination
Quiz
Performance Project
LO-5 Will be able to know the constraints and assumptions of multiple regression analysis and will be able to apply and interpret these analyses. PO-2 Understand, critically evaluate and apply key business principles to run both national and international tourism operations.
PO-3 Develops and implements competitive strategies related to the destination.
PO-4 Analyze, critically interpret and evaluate the knowledge and skills they have gained.
PO-6 Plan, conduct, evaluate and report a study using scientific research methods.
PO-7 Understand and critically evaluate social and professional ethical values and behave accordingly.
PO-8 Demonstrate effective communication and presentation skills both verbally and in writing.
Examination
Quiz
Performance Project
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
This graduate course provides necessary knowledge and skills about multivariate statistic techniques.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction to Multivariate Statistics Lecture
2 Data Entry Lecture
3 Data Screening Lecture
4 ANOVA, t-test and non-parametric tests Lecture
5 ANCOVA Lecture
6 MANOVA Lecture
7 MANOVA Lecture
8 mid-term exam
9 Multiple Regression Lecture
10 Multiple Regression Lecture
11 Exploratory Factor Analysis Lecture
12 Exploratory Factor Analysis Lecture
13 Confirmatory Factor Analysis Lecture
14 Confirmatory Factor Analysis Lecture
15 Path Analysis Lecture
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
Required Course instruments and materials

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 2 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project 1 2 10
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 3 50

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 3 16 48
Outside Class
       a) Reading 0
       b) Search in internet/Library 2 16 32
       c) Performance Project 2 16 32
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 2 16 32
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 2 16 32
mid-term exam 2 1 2
Own study for final exam 0
final exam 2 1 2
0
0
Total work load; 180