| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Research Methods in Education | EPO601 | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 11.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | face to face |
| Course Coordinator |
Prof. Dr. Abdullah ADIGÜZEL |
| Instructors |
Abdullah ADIGÜZEL |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | The aim is to teach the definitions and concepts related to the subjects in the course content, the types of research, the relationship between science and research, and the steps of preparing a research report. |
| Course Content | Purpose and Scope of the Course. Creation of scientific and research culture. Effect of Science and Philosophy competence on Method Discussions in Scientific Research. Determination of the Research Topic, Definition and Limitation of the Problem. Design of the Research, Measurement of Variables and Scales. Data Collection Methods, Validity, Reliability and Objectivity. Universe and Sample, Sampling Designs. Entering, Defining and Organizing Data into SPSS and Lizrel Programs. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- 1. Understanding the objectives of the course - 2. Ability to comprehend relevant basic concepts, terms and definitions. - 3. Understanding the basic characteristics of scientific research - 4. Understanding scientific research methods and techniques - 5. Understanding qualitative and quantitative research techniques - 6. Understanding the principles of preparing a scientific report - 7. Ability to use data analysis programs in social areas - 8. Ability to prepare a research project outline |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Organizing the course program in line with student information, opinions and expectations. | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 2. Week | Purpose and Scope of the Course | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 3. Week | Creating a scientific and research culture | Verbal Expression |
| 4. Week | The Effect of Science and Philosophy Competence on Method Discussions in Scientific Research | Verbal Expression |
| 5. Week | Determining the Research Topic, Defining and Limiting the Problem | Research |
| 6. Week | Research Design, Measurement of Variables and Scales | Research |
| 7. Week | Data Collection Methods, Validity, Reliability and Objectivity | Research |
| 8. Week | Universe and Sample, Sampling Designs | Visual Presentation |
| 9. Week | midterm exam | Practice |
| 10. Week | Descriptive Statistics, Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Reliability Analysis midterm exam | Practice |
| 11. Week | Hypothesis Tests, T-test, ANOVA, Post Hoc Tests, Correlation and Recreation | Practice |
| 12. Week | Methods Used in Qualitative Research | Verbal Expression |
| 13. Week | Evaluating qualitative and quantitative study examples | Practice |
| 14. Week | final | Practice |
| 1. Ekiz, D. (2009). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Ankara: Anı. |
| 2. Karasar, A. (2000). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi, Ankara: Nobel. |
| 3. Şimşek, H. & Yıldırım.A. (2005) Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Ankara: Seçkin. |
| Text | Araştırma |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | DK7 | DK8 | Measurement Method |
|---|
| 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 |
| Research | 1 | 70 | 70 |
| Verbal Expression | 3 | 14 | 42 |
| Visual Presentation | 3 | 14 | 42 |
| Practice | 1 | 78 | 78 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Final | 1 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Total Workload | 280.5 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 11.0 | ||
