Statistical Assessment of Careers of Doctorate Holders Survey by Correspondence Analysis: The Case of Turkey

Abstract

Nowadays, doctorate holders are not only academicians and researchers, but they also play roles across a broad ground of working areas within society. These areas are versatile and increasing in way. The aim of this study is to make statistical evaluation of careers of doctorate holders survey using the correspondence analysis with supplementary variables. The focus of this paper is doctorate holders in Turkey. A survey regarding this matter was carried out by Turkish Statistical Institute. This survey includes various questions such as gender, age, employment situation, field of science, etc. Using correspondence analysis we investigated doctorate holders in relation to their gender and employment situation and employment sector. How the employment situation of doctorate holders changes according to gender and year of doctorate award; and doctorate holders' satisfaction level on their principal job by selected title have been shown.