| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific Research Methods I | SOS203 | 3. Semester | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Formal |
| Course Coordinator |
Prof. Dr. EMEL COŞKUN |
| Instructors |
Şevket Ercan KIZILAY |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | Learners will be able to learn basic concepts of scientific research; to discuss stages of social research, and to examine scientific research methodologies and methods. |
| Course Content | Introduction and application of research methodologies |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Being able to learn the formation of scientific knowledge - Being able to explain the origin, development and classification of science - Being able to distinguish differences and similarities between social sciences and natural sciences - Being able to use necessary concepts and methods for sociological research |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction to the course | |
| 2. Week | Scientific knowledge and basic concepts of methodology | |
| 3. Week | Different methodological approaches in social sciences I | |
| 4. Week | Different methodological approaches in social sciences II | |
| 5. Week | Research types: Qualitative research design | |
| 6. Week | Research ethics | |
| 7. Week | Literature review | |
| 8. Week | Mid-term exam | |
| 9. Week | Quantitative research design sample | |
| 10. Week | Quantitative research: Designing a question form | |
| 11. Week | Quantitative research: Data collection | |
| 12. Week | Quantitative research: Data analysis | |
| 13. Week | Writing a research report | |
| 14. Week | Finalizing research project and submission |
| Yıldırım, A. ve Şimşek, H. (2018). Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri. Ankara: Seçkin Yayınları. |
| Neuman, W. L. (2007). Toplumsal Araştırma Yöntemleri, Cilt I-II. Çev. Sedef Özge. İstanbul: Yayın Odası. |
| Düzce Üniv. Tez Yazım Klavuzu (2011). Online erişim adresi: http://sobe.duzce.edu.tr/Sayfa/487/tez-yazim-klavuzu |
| Day, Robert A. (1996) Bilimsel Bir Makale Nasıl Yazılır. Ankara: TÜBİTAK. Online: http://journals.tubitak.gov.tr/kitap/maknasyaz/maknasyaz.pdf |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY14 | 4 | 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 | 3 | 42 |
| Preparation, After Class Study | 14 | 2.5 | 35 |
| Research | 2 | 7 | 14 |
| Other Activities | 5 | 6.5 | 32.5 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 127.5 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5.0 | ||
