Information Package / Course Catalogue
Advanced Statistical Methods in Cancer Research
Course Code: ONK632
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

The main aim of this course is to provide students with knowledge about advanced statistical methods (correlation, regression analysis, cox regression, survival analysis) used in data analysis, data presentation and evaluation in researches, and critical evaluation of findings in published studies.

Course Content

In this course, advanced statistical tests (correlation, regression analysis, cox regression, survival analysis) used in data analysis, data presentation and evaluation, and critical evaluation of findings in published studies are covered.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Have information about the methods used in data analysis
2.Know and apply correlation and regression analysis.
3.Have knowledge about Cox regression and apply it.
4.Know and apply survival and kaplan meier analysis.
5.Have knowledge about data presentation and evaluation in researches.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Plichta,S.B. ,Kelvin,E.(2015). Munro Sağlık Araştırmalarında İstatistiksel Yöntemler . (Çev. Ed: Tabak, R.S.) . Ankara:Palme Yayıncılık
2.Hayran,M. , Hayran,M.(2018). Sağlık Araştırmaları İçin Temel İstatistik .Ankara:Omega Araştırma
3.Field,A.(2009).Discovering Statistics Using SPSS.3rd Edition . London: Sage Publications Ltd
4.Aksakoğlu,G.(2006).Sağlıkta Araştırma ve Çözümleme (İkinci Yazım). İzmir:D.E.Ü.Rektörlük Basımevi
5.Aktürk,Z. ,Acemoğlu,H.(2011).Sağlık Çalışanları İçin Araştırma ve Pratik İstatistik (2. Baskı) . İstanbul: Anadolu Ofset
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Introduction to Biostatistics
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Correlation analysis
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Apply correlation analysis
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Regression analysis
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Applying regression analysis
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Cox regression analysis
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Survival analyzes-1
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Survival analyzes-2 (Midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Apply survival analysis
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Kaplan Meier analysis
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Apply Kaplan Meier analysis
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Mathematical modeling methods in cancer research
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Presentation and evaluation of research data
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Critical evaluation of findings in published research
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Lecture - Practice141242
Assignment124125
Quiz1819
Midterm Examination124226
Final Examination148250
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)194
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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5
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5
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5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026