Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Research Methods ST501 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 0 3.0 9.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Theoretical and Presentation
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Yalçın KARAGÖZ
Instructor(s) Prof. Dr. Yalçın KARAGÖZ (Güz)
Goals Purpose of this Lesson; Basic Information Used in Scientific Research Concepts, Reliability, Comprehensiveness, Scale Types and Scale Development, Purpose, Process and Hypothesis Tests in Scientific Research, Preparation and Presentation of the Research Project, Sampling, Obtaining Primary (Survey, Interview, Observation) and Secondary Data, Quantitative Research And Analyzes, Statistical Methods Specific to the Field of Health, Qualitative Research and Analyzes, Mixed Method Research, Preparation of Research Report, Citation and Citation Methods: Collecting Data Related to Research Ethics, Conducting Analyzes and Interpreting
Course Content Basic Information Used in Scientific Research Concepts, Reliability, Validity, Scale Types and Scale Development, Purpose, Process and Hypothesis Tests in Scientific Research, Preparation and Presentation of the Research Project, Sampling, Obtaining Primary (Survey, Interview, Observation) and Secondary Data, Quantitative Research And Analyzes, Statistical Methods Specific to the Field of Health, Qualitative Research and Analyzes, Mixed Method Research, Preparation of Research Report, Citation and Citation Methods and Research Ethics Issues Will Be Explained
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Student; Basic Information Used in Scientific Research Concepts, Reliability, Validity, Scale Types and Scale Development, Purpose, Process and Hypothesis Tests in Scientific Research, Preparation and Presentation of the Research Project, Sampling, Obtaining Primary (Survey, Interview, Observation) and Secondary Data, Quantitative Research And Analyzes, Statistical Methods Specific to the Field of Health, Qualitative Research and Analyzes, Mixed Method Research, Preparation of Research Report, Citation and Citation Will be able to collect, analyze and interpret data regarding methods and Research Ethics issues
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Basic Information Concepts Used in Scientific Research (Basic Definitions, Variables, Scale Levels) Research, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
2. Week Reliability (Basic Concepts of Reliability, Reliability Coefficients, Methods for Determining Reliability) Interview, Practice, Research
3. Week Validity (Validity Types, Relationship Between Reliability and Validity) WEEK 4: Scale Types and Scale Development Research, Interview, Practice
4. Week Scale Types and Scale Development Practice, Interview, Research
5. Week Purpose, Process and Hypothesis Testing in Scientific Research, Preparation and Presentation of the Research Project, Sampling Research, Interview, Practice
6. Week Primary Data (Survey, Interview, Observation) and Secondary Data Interview, Practice, Research
7. Week Quantitative Analyzes (Summative statistics, Normality, Graph Drawings, z and t Tests, Analysis of Variance) Practice, Interview, Research
8. Week Non-parametric Tests (Analysis of Single Sample Data, Analysis of Two Independent Samples, Analysis of More than Two Independent Samples, Analysis of Two Related (Conjugate-Pair) Samples, Analysis of More than Two Related Samples, Chi-Square Test, Relationship Coefficients) Research, Interview, Practice
9. Week Regression and Correlation Analysis, Logistic Regression Analysis Practice, Interview, Research
10. Week Factor Analysis, Clustering Analysis, Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA), Canonical Correlation Analysis Interview, Practice, Research
11. Week Structural Equation Modeling (Confirmatory Factor Analysis, Path Analysis), Statistical Methods Specific to the Health Field Practice, Research, Interview
12. Week Qualitative Research (Theoretical Foundations of Qualitative Research, Process in Qualitative Research, Data Collection and Analysis in Qualitative Research, Validity and Reliability in Qualitative Research) Practice, Research, Interview
13. Week Qualitative Research (Research Designs), Mixed Methods Research Practice, Interview, Research
14. Week Preparation of the Research Report, Citation and Citation Methods, Research Ethics Practice, Research, Interview
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
7 Ability to use statistical analysis, reporting, interpretation and decision making
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1
PY7 3
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Karagöz Y., SPSS AMOS and META Applied (Quantitative-Qualitative-Mixed) Scientific Research Methods and Publication Ethics (2021)., Karagöz Yalçın, Nobel Academic Publishing
  • Kıncal R. Y. et al. (2014) “Scientific Research Methods” Nobel Publishing, Ankara
  • Büyüköztürk et al. (2010) “Scientific Research Methods” Pegem Academy, Ankara
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 20 20
Homework 1 1 20 20
Homework 2 1 20 20
Final 1 20 20
Classroom Activities 5 29.9 149.5
Total Workload 229.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 9.0