Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
TAE-23-123AgrIcultural EconomIcs Research and SamplIng Methods Elective126
Level of Course Unit
Second Cycle
Objectives of the Course
To learn research methods in Agricultural Economics
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1Ability to conduct scientific research
2Appropriate analysis can be determined according to the data type in agricultural economics research.
3Multivariate statistical analyzes can be performed using the package programs.
Mode of Delivery
Daytime Class
Prerequisites and co-requisities
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course Contents
To make applications in agricultural economics researches
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Planning scientific research
2Data selection, collection and analysis methods
3Preparation of survey forms
4Sampling concept and types
5Sampling methods and determination of sampling method appropriate for research
6Application to determine the number of samples in agricultural farmers
7Creating descriptive statistics tables
8Midterm Exam
9Simple statistical analysis in agricultural economics
10Reliability Analysis in Agricultural Research
11Simple and Multiple Linear Regression Analysis in Agricultural Research
12Factor and Cluster Analysis in Agricultural Research
13Interpretation of results
14Writing scientific research
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Work Placement(s)
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)2
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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1
PO
2
PO
3
PO
4
PO
5
PO
6
PO
7
PO
8
PO
9
PO
10
LO15         
LO2 5        
LO3  5       
* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High
 
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