| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Methods | GRS501 | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 9.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Verbal expression |
| Course Coordinator |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. İsmail DURAK |
| Instructor(s) |
İsmail DURAK |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | The student recognizes the research process, knows the steps to be applied in this process and what needs to be done, and ultimately reports the research within the framework of general rules. |
| Course Content | Research Methods course aims to teach students qualitative and quantitative research methods by addressing scientific research processes in a systematic way. Within the scope of the course, basic topics such as research problem identification, hypothesis development, data collection methods, sampling techniques, data analysis and interpretation are covered. In addition, important skills such as research ethics, writing research reports and presentation of findings are also gained. Through this course, students learn each stage of scientific research in detail and gain the competence to conduct research projects. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction to Research Methods and Basic Concepts | Practice Preparation, After Class Study Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Course Hours Research |
| 2. Week | Scientific Research Process and Research Ethics | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Practice |
| 3. Week | Research Problem Identification and Hypothesis Formulation | Preparation, After Class Study Research Verbal Expression Practice Visual Presentation Course Hours |
| 4. Week | Qualitative and Quantitative Methods | Preparation, After Class Study Research Visual Presentation Practice Course Hours Verbal Expression |
| 5. Week | Data Collection Techniques: Questionnaires and Interviews | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Practice |
| 6. Week | Veri Toplama Teknikleri: Anketler ve Görüşmeler | Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Practice Research Course Hours |
| 7. Week | Sampling Methods and Sample Size Determination | Practice Course Hours Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 8. Week | Quantitative Data Analysis: Basic Statistical Methods | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Practice Course Hours |
| 9. Week | Midterm Exam | Visual Presentation Practice Course Hours |
| 10. Week | Qualitative Data Analysis: Coding and Thematic Analysis | Verbal Expression Practice Course Hours Visual Presentation |
| 11. Week | Validity and Reliability of Data Collection Tools | Practice Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Course Hours |
| 12. Week | Interpretation of Research Findings and Reporting Techniques | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Course Hours |
| 13. Week | Graphical Presentation of Research Findings and Table Preparation | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Course Hours Practice |
| 14. Week | Research Project Writing and Presentation | Practice |
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| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | - |
| 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 |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Preparation, After Class Study | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Research | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Verbal Expression | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Visual Presentation | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Practice | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Midterm 1 | 3 | 0.5 | 1.5 |
| Homework 1 | 5 | 3 | 15 |
| Final | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Practice | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Total Workload | 229.5 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 9.0 | ||
