Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Advanced Research Methods in Education EPO601 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 0 3.0 11.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Abdullah ADIGÜZEL
Instructor(s)
Goals The aim is to teach the definitions and concepts related to the subjects in the course content, the types of research, the relationship between science and research, and the steps of preparing a research report.
Course Content Purpose and Scope of the Course. Creation of scientific and research culture. Effect of Science and Philosophy competence on Method Discussions in Scientific Research. Determination of the Research Topic, Definition and Limitation of the Problem. Design of the Research, Measurement of Variables and Scales. Data Collection Methods, Validity, Reliability and Objectivity. Universe and Sample, Sampling Designs. Entering, Defining and Organizing Data into SPSS and Lizrel Programs.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 1. Understanding the objectives of the course
2 2. Ability to comprehend relevant basic concepts, terms and definitions.
3 3. Understanding the basic characteristics of scientific research
4 4. Understanding scientific research methods and techniques
5 5. Understanding qualitative and quantitative research techniques
6 6. Understanding the principles of preparing a scientific report
7 7. Ability to use data analysis programs in social areas
8 8. Ability to prepare a research project outline
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Organizing the course program in line with student information, opinions and expectations. Preparation, After Class Study
2. Week Purpose and Scope of the Course Preparation, After Class Study
3. Week Creating a scientific and research culture Interview
4. Week The Effect of Science and Philosophy Competence on Method Discussions in Scientific Research Interview
5. Week Determining the Research Topic, Defining and Limiting the Problem Research
6. Week Research Design, Measurement of Variables and Scales Research
7. Week Data Collection Methods, Validity, Reliability and Objectivity Research
8. Week Universe and Sample, Sampling Designs Presentation (Preparation)
9. Week midterm exam Practice
10. Week Descriptive Statistics, Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Reliability Analysis midterm exam Practice
11. Week Hypothesis Tests, T-test, ANOVA, Post Hoc Tests, Correlation and Recreation Practice
12. Week Methods Used in Qualitative Research Interview
13. Week Evaluating qualitative and quantitative study examples Practice
14. Week final Practice
*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
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • 1. Ekiz, D. (2009). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Ankara: Anı.
  • 2. Karasar, A. (2000). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi, Ankara: Nobel.
  • 3. Şimşek, H. & Yıldırım.A. (2005) Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Ankara: Seçkin.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Research 1 70 70
Interview 3 14 42
Presentation (Preparation) 3 14 42
Practice 1 78 78
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 3 3
Final 1 3.5 3.5
Total Workload 280.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 11.0