At the end of this course, the students; 1) Determines method knowledge at a level to follow the steps of a scientific research. 2) Gain the knowledge of developing a measurement tool to be used for measurement and evaluation purposes. 3) Can express the data obtained from a scientific research numerically by means of statistical programs. 4) Has the ability to use the library and online databases to manage his scientific research. 5) Will be able to analyze a scientific research by considering ethical rules. 6) Can express the results of his scientific research in accordance with the APA style.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
Quantitative Research Methods I course, students learn the process of scientific research and their corresponding applications. Scientific research to follow steps and guidelines used for doing research and writing research reports, the skills required to make research proposals, literature search, sample selection, experimental design, surveys, case studies and longitudinal studies are the main topics of the course.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction to Research Methods
2nd Week
What is science and how to conduct a scientific research?
3rd Week
Ethics
4th Week
Research Plan: Research question and literature review
5th Week
Hypotheses and variables
6th Week
Observation
7th Week
Survey and sample
8th Week
Mid-Term Exam
9th Week
Experimental research: between subjects
10th Week
Experimental research: within subjects
11th Week
Experimental research: mixed design
12th Week
Field study and small groups research
13th Week
Semi-experimental research
14th Week
Research proposal presentation
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Shaughnessy, J. J., Zechmeister, E. B., & Zechmeister, J. S. (2012). Research methods in psychology (9th ed.). Singapore: McGraw-Hill. Çırakoğlu, O. C., Yeniçeri, Z., Kökdemir, D., Demirutku, K., Muratoğlu, B., Işın, G., & Sayın, P. (2011). Akademik yazım kuralları kitapçığı. Ankara: Başkent Üniversitesi.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Questions/Answers,Practice,Project,Other
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
30
Assignment
1
10
Project
1
20
Total(%)
60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
40
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
1
1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
14
4
56
Preparation for Final exam
1
25
25
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
15
15
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
1
1
Homework
1
6
6
Project
1
8
8
Total Workload
154
Total Workload / 30
5,13
ECTS Credits of the Course
5
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
