| 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 |
| Instructors |
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 | Course Hours Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Practice Preparation, After Class Study Research |
| 2. Week | Scientific Research Process and Research Ethics | Verbal Expression Course Hours Research Preparation, After Class Study Visual Presentation Practice |
| 3. Week | Research Problem Identification and Hypothesis Formulation | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Research Practice |
| 4. Week | Qualitative and Quantitative Methods | Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Research Practice Course Hours |
| 5. Week | Data Collection Techniques: Questionnaires and Interviews | Preparation, After Class Study Research Course Hours Verbal Expression Practice Visual Presentation |
| 6. Week | Veri Toplama Teknikleri: Anketler ve Görüşmeler | Practice Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 7. Week | Sampling Methods and Sample Size Determination | Course Hours Verbal Expression Practice Visual Presentation |
| 8. Week | Quantitative Data Analysis: Basic Statistical Methods | Practice Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Course Hours |
| 9. Week | Midterm Exam | Practice Visual Presentation Course Hours |
| 10. Week | Qualitative Data Analysis: Coding and Thematic Analysis | Course Hours Practice Verbal Expression 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 | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Course Hours |
| 13. Week | Graphical Presentation of Research Findings and Table Preparation | Visual Presentation Practice Verbal Expression Course Hours |
| 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 | ||
