Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Applıed Qualıtatıve Research EPO547 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 1 4.0 6.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Abdurrahman KILIÇ
Instructor(s) Prof. Dr. Abdurrahman KILIÇ (Bahar), Prof. Dr. Abdurrahman KILIÇ (Güz)
Goals The aim of this course is to provide students with practical knowledge and skills in qualitative research.
Course Content The aim of this course is to provide students with practical knowledge and skills in qualitative research.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Explains the concepts of science, philosophy, and philosophy of science.
2 Analyzes scientific research paradigms.
3 Explains scientific research methods.
4 Compares qualitative and quantitative methods.
5 Explains qualitative research designs.
6 The researcher identifies the research problem.
7 Knows the data collection sources.
8 Analyses the data.
9 Analyzes the validity and reliability of the research.
10 The researcher writes down the research findings.
11 Writes the research findings and recommendations.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction/Information about the course Question and Answer, Discussion
2. Week Science Philosophy Philosophy of Science Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Lecture
3. Week Scientific Research Paradigms and Scientific Research Methods: Comparison of Qualitative and Quantitative Methods Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Discussion
4. Week Qualitative Research Designs (Case Study - Phenomenology, etc.) Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Discussion
5. Week Qualitative Research Designs (Theory Building - Action Research) Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Group Work
6. Week Defining the Research Problem and Identifying Data Collection Sources. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Discussion
7. Week Data Collection Techniques (Interview) Preparation, After Class Study, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
8. Week Data Collection Techniques (Observation) Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture
9. Week Data Collection Techniques (Document Review) Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week Data Analysis (Descriptive Analysis) Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Discussion
11. Week Data Analysis (Content Analysis) Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Discussion, Demonstration
12. Week Validity and Reliability in Qualitative Research Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Discussion
13. Week Findings Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Discussion, Case Study, Group Work
14. Week Results and Recommendations Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Group Work, Collaborative Learning
15. Week Evaluation Preparation, After Class Study, Question and Answer, Discussion, Problem Solving
*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
1 In order to graduate from the MA thesis program in EDUCATION AND INSTRUCTION and gain proficiency in this field: To pass all 120 ECTS courses in the course plan, To have a general grade point average of at least 2.00 out of 4.00 is required.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7 DK8 DK9 DK10 DK11
PY1 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
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