| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Methods I | YBS501 | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 9.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | face to face |
| Course Coordinator |
Assist. Prof. Dr. Oğuz DEMİREL |
| Instructor(s) |
Oğuz DEMİREL |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | The student's learning and application of research processes and methods in the fields of philosophy of science and scientific research processes and especially those involving information technologies and those working in the field of information technology. |
| Course Content | 1 Definition of science and scientific method, explanation of theories related to philosophy of science such as etymology and ontology, definition of scientific knowledge acquisition processes, definition of concepts such as theory and paradigm, 2 Explanation of the stages of scientific research process, definition of research types 3 Determination of research strategies, definition of research question, determination of variables and hypotheses 4 Sample selection and estimation methods 5 Establishing causality and cause-effect relationships 6 Measurement methods and scales, measurement errors, validity and reliability concepts, 7 Preparing and applying the questionnaire 8 Quantitative data analysis methods 9 Qualitative data analysis methods 10 Distributions, determination of distribution parameters 11 Hypothesis testing, test errors, test effect size 12 Experimental method 13 Ethics in scientific research, preparing bibliography 14 Article review and discussion |
| Learning Outcomes |
- To be able to define science and scientific knowledge - Learning the methodology of science - To be able to make a research query - To plan the research process - To be able to use literature review techniques - To be able to use data collection techniques - To be able to use sampling methods - To establish cause-effect relationships - Ability to use data analysis techniques - Araştırmaları raporlayabilmek |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Bilim ve bilimsel yöntemin tanımlanması, etimoloji ve ontoloji gibi bilim felsefesi ile ilgili kuramların açıklanması, bilimsel bilgi edinme süreçlerinin tanımlanması, kuram ve paradigma gibi kavramların tanımlanması, | |
| 2. Week | Explanation of the stages of scientific research process, definition of research types | |
| 3. Week | Identifying research strategies, defining the research question, identifying variables and hypotheses | |
| 4. Week | Sample selection and estimation methods | |
| 5. Week | Establishing causality and cause-effect relationships | |
| 6. Week | Measurement methods and scales, measurement errors, validity and reliability concepts, | |
| 7. Week | Preparation and implementation of the questionnaire | |
| 8. Week | Quantitative data analysis methods | |
| 9. Week | Qualitative data analysis methods | |
| 10. Week | Distributions, determination of distribution parameters | |
| 11. Week | Hypothesis testing, test errors, test effect size | |
| 12. Week | experimental method | |
| 13. Week | Ethics in scientific research, preparing bibliography | |
| 14. Week | Article review and discussion |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | DK7 | DK8 | DK9 | DK10 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Midterm 2 | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Homework 1 | 1 | 38 | 38 |
| Homework 2 | 1 | 45 | 45 |
| Final | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Practice | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Practice End-Of-Term | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Classroom Activities | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Total Workload | 229 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 9.0 | ||
