| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Methods in Architecture | MMR405 | 7. Semester | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator |
Assist. Prof. Dr. Evren GÜNEVİ USLU |
| Instructors |
Özlem SALLI BİDECİ |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | To explain research methods in scientific ethic rules |
| Course Content | Introduction to Scientific Knowledge and Scientific research Methods-Ethics and Basic Ethic Principles in Scientific Research-Ethical Problems/Unethical Content in Research-Scientific Research Methods-Planning in Scientific Research: Research Problems, Hypothesis and Objectives-Accessing Scientific Knowledge: Library, Digital Library and Databases- Methods of Obtaining and Measuring Scientific Data-Data Analysis Methods and Presentation of Data Analysis-Validity and Reliability-To Write a Research Proposal-To Prepare a Proposal Summary-To Prepare a Research Report/Reporting Methods-Basic Rules of Writing an Article |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Students shall gain the ability to formulate a research question within a relevant theoretical framework. - Students shall gain the capacity of carrying out a scientifically acceptable field work. - Students gain the ability to evaluate the datas of a research. - Students shall gain the capacity to prepare a scientific presentation of research results. - Students gain the ability to write a research abstract and report. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction to Scientific Knowledge and Scientific research Methods | |
| 2. Week | Ethics and Basic Ethic Principles in Scientific Research | |
| 3. Week | Ethical Problems/Unethical Content in Research and How to Prevent Them | |
| 4. Week | Scientific Research Methods | |
| 5. Week | Planning in Scientific Research: Research Problems, Hypothesis and Objectives | |
| 6. Week | Accessing Scientific Knowledge: Library, Digital Library and Databases | |
| 7. Week | Methods of Obtaining and Measuring Scientific Data | |
| 8. Week | MIDTERM EXAMINATION | |
| 9. Week | Observation Techniques | |
| 10. Week | Data Analysis Methods and Presentation of Data Analysis | |
| 11. Week | Concepts of Validity and Reliability | |
| 12. Week | To Write a Research Proposal-To Prepare a Proposal Summary | |
| 13. Week | To Prepare a Research Report/Reporting Methods | |
| 14. Week | Basic Rules of Writing an Article, Sample Articles | |
| 15. Week | FINAL EXAM |
| ARSLAN, R. ve ÖKTEN, A. (1994) Araştırma Yöntemleri, İstanbul: YTÜ |
| NEUMAN, W.L. (2000) Social Research Methods. Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches, Boston: Allen and Bacon |
| BABBIE, E.R. (2004) The Practice of Social Research. Belmont, CA : Thomson/Wadsworth. |
| BABBIE, E.R. (1973) Survey Research Methods. Belmont, CA : Wadsworth Publishing. |
| CASLEY, D.J. ve LURY, D.A. (1984) Data Collection in Developing Countries. Oxford: Clarendon Pres. |
| COCHRAN, W.G. (1977) Sampling Techniques. New York: John Wiley |
| GIERYN, T.F. (2000) A Space for Place in Sociology, Annual Review of Sociology 26: 463-496. |
| GROAT, L. ve WANG, D., (2018), Architectural Research Methods, 2nd edition, New York: Wiley |
| MOORE, D.S. ve McCABE, G.P. (1989) Introduction to the Practice of Statistics. New York: W.H.Freeman and Company. |
| MOSER, C.A. ve KALTON, G. (1979) Survey Methods in Social Investigation. London: Heineman. |
| ROBSON, B.T. (1971) Urban Analysis. London: Cambridge University Press. |
| WEISS, N. Ve HASSETT, M. (1982) Introductory Statistics. London: Addison-Wesley. |
| ZEISEL J. (2006) Inquiry by Design: Environment/Behavior/Neuroscience in Architecture, Interiors, Landscape and Planning, W.W. Norton |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 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 | 1.5 | 21 |
| Preparation, After Class Study | 10 | 3 | 30 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Homework 1 | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| Homework 2 | 1 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 76.5 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 3.0 | ||
