| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Methods I | SSG501 | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 9.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Expression |
| Course Coordinator |
Assist. Prof. Dr. Okan BÜTÜNER |
| Instructors |
Okan BÜTÜNER |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | It is aimed to provide students with basic theoretical knowledge about research methods and techniques and to transfer this knowledge to practice. |
| Course Content | Science and basic concepts (fact, knowledge, absolute truth, error, universal knowledge, etc.), basic information about the history of science, structure of scientific research, scientific methods and different views on these methods, problem, research model, population and sample, data collection and data collection methods (quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques), data recording, analysis, interpretation and reporting. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Reporting research results in accordance with the rules - Making a research plan - Identifying the limitations of the research topic - To learn research methods to conduct scientific research |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Science and research concept definition of research | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours |
| 2. Week | Types of research, Scientific Research concept | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study |
| 3. Week | Knowledge of basic concepts related to research techniques | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours |
| 4. Week | Concept of research design / Preparation of a research proposal | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours |
| 5. Week | Source/literature review methods | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study |
| 6. Week | Measurement and scale concepts | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours |
| 7. Week | Knowledge of sampling methods | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study |
| 8. Week | Midterm | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study |
| 9. Week | Validity and Reliability | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study |
| 10. Week | Data collection techniques - 1 | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours |
| 11. Week | Data collection techniques - 2 | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study |
| 12. Week | Formal Structure of the Research Report and the Sections to be included in the Report. Footnoted Referencing. | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study |
| 13. Week | Effective Presentation Techniques | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours |
| 14. Week | Research proposal presentation | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours |
| Karagöz, Y.(2016), SPSS 23 ve AMOS 23 Uygulamalı İstatistiksel Analizler, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, Ankara |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | Measurement Method |
|---|
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
