Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Research Methods MDR501 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 0 3.0 6.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery facetoface
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Ahmet SAPANCI, Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Serkan PADEM
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Serkan PADEM (Güz)
Goals To have knowledge about the concepts, theoretical discussions and processes related to scientific research methods.
Course Content Providing resources Learning Basic Concepts Researching Theoretical Discussions Planning and Proposal Preparation Researching Measurement Types Collecting Sample Data The Concept and Meaning of Ethics Conducting Theoretical Research Learning the Basic Assumptions of Qualitative Research Learning the Qualitative Research Process Understanding the Process Steps of Qualitative Research Reviewing Sample Research Projects Reviewing Sample Research Projects
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Recognize and use the basic concepts of program development and instruction.
2 Evaluates and reports the curriculum in terms of the curriculum development process.
3 Designs a curriculum in accordance with program development processes.
4 Plans, evaluates and manages the teaching-learning process.
5 Monitors current practices and developments in the field of education programs and instruction at national and international levels.
6 Conducts and reports scientific research related to his/her field.
7 It adopts the individual and professional competencies related to the teaching profession required by the age.
8 Uses teaching materials, technology and resources effectively in research and practice.
9 Adopts the principle of acting in accordance with nationally and internationally accepted ethical values ​​in its professional and scientific studies.
10 She is open to collaboration and sharing in her academic studies related to her field.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Purpose and Scope of the Course
2. Week Scientific Research Concepts, Terms, Principles and Principles
3. Week Theoretical Foundations of Scientific Research and the Transformations Experienced
4. Week Planning the Research and Preparing a Proposal
5. Week Sampling, Measurement and Scaling Methods
6. Week Data Collection Techniques and Analysis
7. Week Research Ethics
8. Week Research Methods and Their Underlying Assumptions
9. Week Theoretical Foundations of Qualitative Research
10. Week Qualitative Research Designs and Research Process
11. Week Qualitative Data Analysis, Validity and Reliability Studies
12. Week Sample Research Project Reviews
13. Week Scientific Research Project Preparation
14. Week Evaluation, Final Exam
*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
4 Research and Application Competence: Follow current research in the field of spiritual counseling and apply this research into practical settings.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7 DK8 DK9 DK10
PY4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  •  Balcı, A. (2004). Research in Social Sciences, Ankara: Pegem A Yay.
  •  Karasar, A. (2000). Scientific Research Method, Ankara: Nobel Publications.
  •  Şimşek, H. & Yıldırım.A. (2005) Qualitative Research Methods in Social Sciences, Ankara: Seçkin Publishing.
  •  Kaptan, S. ( 2002 ) Scientific Research Techniques, Ankara.
  •  Geray, H. (2004). Introduction to Quantitative and Qualitative Methods in Social Research. Ankara: Siyasal Kitabevi.
  •  Other research method and technique books, scientific research articles
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Serkan PADEM Vize 35.00
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Serkan PADEM Ödev 15.00
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Serkan PADEM Final 50.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Homework 1 1 25 25
Homework 2 1 25 25
Final 1 3 3
Practice 1 90 90
Practice End-Of-Term 1 44.5 44.5
Classroom Activities 1 42 42
Total Workload 229.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 6.0