Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Applied Qualitative Research EYD546 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 1 4.0 6.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Face to Face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Ender KAZAK
Instructor(s) Doç. Dr. Ender KAZAK (Güz)
Goals The objective of this course is to enable students to understand the significance of using qualitative methods in educational researches. This course also provides the knowledge of computer programmes in analysing the data.
Course Content Relevance of qualitative research methods in education. Comparison of quantitative and qualitative research methods. Developing interviews. Data collection. Method of study.. Writing analysis and intepretation of the study.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Defines the basic concepts related to qualitative research.
2 Explains qualitative research methods.
3 Explains the data collection techniques used in qualitative research.
4 Develops qualitative data collection tools.
5 Applies data collection tools.
6 Performs the analysis of the data.
7 Interprets the data.
8 Evaluates qualitative and quantitative research comparatively.
9 Develops a qualitative research proposal.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction of the course objectives, content, teaching method, evaluation methods
2. Week Fundamentals of Qualitative Research
3. Week The Place of Qualitative Research in the Tradition of Scientific Research, Comparison of Quantitative and Qualitative Research
4. Week Qualitative Research Patterns Qualitative Research Process
5. Week Sampling and Generalization in Qualitative Research
6. Week Validity and Reliability of Qualitative Research
7. Week Data Collection Techniques in Qualitative Research-I (Interview, Focus Group Interview)
8. Week Data Collection Techniques in Qualitative Research-II (Observation, Document Review)
9. Week Data Collection Techniques in Qualitative Research -III (Case Study, Action Research, Qualitative Data Collection through Metaphors)
10. Week Qualitative Data Analysis
11. Week Contribution of Qualitative Research Results to Science and Practice Reporting of Qualitative Research Results
12. Week Sample Thesis and Article Review Prepared by Qualitative Methods
13. Week Preparing a Qualitative Research Proposal
*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.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7 DK8 DK9
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Yıldırım, A. and Şimşek H. (2004). Qualitative Research Methods in Social Sciences. Ankara: Seçkin Publishing House
  • Saban and Ersoy (2016). Qualitative Research Patterns in Education, Anı Publishing.