| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Methods I | PSİ207 | 3. Semester | 1 + 2 | 2.0 | 7.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Formal |
| Course Coordinator |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. SEDEF ÜNSAL SEYDOOĞULLARI |
| Instructors |
SEDEF ÜNSAL SEYDOOĞULLARI |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | The aim of this course is to explain the concepts of scientific research techniques, analyze and apply the processes involved in scientific research, and to develop students' knowledge and skills in writing a scientific report. |
| Course Content | Fundamentals of the scientific method, defining the problem, sampling methods, collecting data, quantitative research, qualitative research, reporting the research |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Learns the basic concepts on research techniques. - Learns experimental and non-experimental research methods. - Learns the basic principles of research design. - Comprehends the relationships between basic statistical methods and research design. - Learn how to design a research proposal - Knows the ethic of research |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction to Scientific Research Methods I course. Course content, scope and resources | Course Hours Other Activities |
| 2. Week | Scientific Method Fundamentals of Scientific Research | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Other Activities |
| 3. Week | Scientific Method | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Other Activities |
| 4. Week | Basic Concepts | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities |
| 5. Week | Ethics in Scientific Research | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities |
| 6. Week | Research Problem | Other Activities Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours |
| 7. Week | Creating Hypothesis and Purpose in Research | Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities Course Hours |
| 8. Week | Midterm | Course Hours |
| 9. Week | Limitations, Definitions and Assumptions in the Research | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Other Activities |
| 10. Week | Literature Review | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Other Activities |
| 11. Week | Qualitative-Quantitative Research | Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities Course Hours |
| 12. Week | Sampling Methods | Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities Course Hours |
| 13. Week | Measuring | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Other Activities |
| 14. Week | APA 7 Writing Rules | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Other Activities |
| Büyükozturk, Ç. and the others (2014). Scientific Research Methods Ankara: Pegem Academy |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY14 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| 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 | 4 | 56 |
| Other Activities | 1 | 36 | 36 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Homework 1 | 1 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| Final | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Classroom Activities | 1 | 42 | 42 |
| Total Workload | 178.5 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 7.0 | ||
