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| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Methods | SBK501 | Turkish | Compulsory | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 7.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Mode of delivery | In person |
| Course Coordinator | Doç. Dr. Ömer LİMANLI |
| Instructor(s) | Doç. Dr. Ömer LİMANLI (Güz) |
| Goals | The aim of this course is to provide students with a comprehensive overview of research methods and their applications in various fields. By examining both qualitative and quantitative approaches, students will acquire the skills necessary to effectively design, conduct, and analyze research. |
| Course Content | This course will cover the nature of scientific research, research ethics, formulating research questions, research designs, methods of obtaining information, sampling methods, and writing research reports. |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | Explains the fundamental stages of the scientific research process, including formulating the research problem, identifying variables, developing hypotheses, and conducting a literature review. |
| 2 | Compares quantitative and qualitative research designs (quasi-experimental design, survey, oral history, group interview, etc.) and data collection methods; selects the appropriate design and method for a specific research problem with justification. |
| 3 | Conducts the data collection process using tools such as attitude scales by determining the appropriate sampling method. |
| 4 | Identifies ethical issues that may arise during the data collection process and critically evaluates the ethical appropriateness of a research design. |
| 5 | Processes the collected data and presents it, writing a research report covering the entire research process. |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | A Brief Overview of the Research Process | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 2. Week | Literature Review | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 3. Week | Formulating the Research Problem | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 4. Week | Identification of Variables | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 5. Week | Hypothesis Formulation | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 6. Week | Research Design and Design Selection - 1 | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 7. Week | Research Design and Design Selection - 2 | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 8. Week | Selection of Data Collection Method | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 9. Week | Data Collection Using Attitude Scales | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 10. Week | Sample Selection | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 11. Week | How to Write a Research Proposal | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 12. Week | Ethical Issues in Data Collection | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 13. Week | Data Processing and Presentation | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 14. Week | Writing the Research Report | Preparation, After Class Study |
| No | Program Requirements | Level of Contribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Will be able to do basic research in the field of Political Science and Public Administration. | ✔ | |||||
| 2 | It has the skills of qualified human resources needed by the public and private sectors. | ✔ | |||||
| 3 | To be able to analyze and evaluate the theoretical knowledge in the field of Political Science and Public Administration and to produce solutions. | ✔ | |||||
| 4 | To have qualified innovative skills that question events and produce alternative solutions. | ✔ | |||||
| 5 | To be able to follow the innovations emerging in the fields of public administration, law, politics, sociology, urbanization, environmental problems, economics at national and international level. | ✔ | |||||
| 6 | To be aware of social, scientific and professional ethical values, to have the ability to be open to change and innovation. | ✔ | |||||
| 7 | Have the ability to put forward and develop their views on current public administration issues and use them in interpreting events. | ✔ | |||||
| 8 | Analyzes areas such as public institutions and organizations, political institutions, private sector and non-governmental organizations, public relations and financial management and control in terms of political participation in the execution of public services and public policies. | ✔ | |||||
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 |
| PY2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| PY3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| PY4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| PY5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| PY6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| PY7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| PY8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Ders Kitabı veya Notu | Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır. |
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| Diğer Kaynaklar |
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| ECTS credits and course workload | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ders İçi |
Class Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
|
Ders Dışı |
Preparation, After Class Study | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Research | 1 | 120 | 120 | |
|
Sınavlar |
Midterm | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Homework | 1 | 1.5 | 1.5 | |
| Total Workload | 178.5 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 7.0 | ||
