At the end of this course, the students; 1) Distinguishes quantitative research approaches, 2) Compares different research approaches, 3) Designs a defensible research problem/question related to the related discipline, 4) Makes generalizations based on literature review related to the research question, 5) Decides on the research method and design appropriate to the solution of the research problem, 6) Evaluates research articles written in the field based on internal and external validity criteria.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
COURSE DEFINITION
In this course, it is aimed for students to develop the basic concepts of quantitative research methods. In this process, points that need to be taken into consideration, especially regarding publication ethics, are emphasized. At the end of the course, students will be able to compare the basic concepts and types of scientific research used in research in the field of social sciences, define defensible research problems, conduct a literature review for the research problem, propose hypotheses for the problem situation, determine different samples, choose research methods and data collection techniques that are suitable for the research question. They are expected to make decisions, evaluate research conducted in their field in terms of validity, and understand the basic concepts of research and publication ethics and the basic principles of unethical behavior.
Quantitative research types (Experimental designs, Correlative research)
5th Week
Quantitative research types (Research requiring comparison, Field Surveys), Mixed designs
6th Week
Literature review and ethical principles
7th Week
Sample selection
8th Week
Midterm
9th Week
Information gathering tools in research
10th Week
Internal validity of the research
11th Week
External validity of the research
12th Week
Evidence of validity and reliability in data collection,
13th Week
Reporting of the research: sections, writing rules, bibliography and ethical principles
14th Week
Sample article reviews studied in the field of profession
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Karasar, N. (2017). Bilimsel araştırma yöntemi: Kavramlar ilkeler teknikler (2. Yazım, 32. Basım). Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık. Christensen,L.B., Turner,L.A.Johnson, R.B. (2020) Araştırma Yöntemleri: Desen ve Analiz. (TURCADEMY) Leedy, P. D.(1980). Practical Research: Planning and Design. New York: Macmillan Publishing Co.Incs. (e-kitap) Cemaloğlu, Necati (Editör) (2020). Bilimsel Araştırma Teknikleri ve Etik. (2. Baskı). Ankara: Pegem Yayınları. (TURCADEMY) Yılmaz, Kürşad ve Arık, Serkan (Editörler)(2021). Bilim ve Araştırma Etiği. (3. Baskı). Ankara: Pegem Yayınları. (TURCADEMY)
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Discussion,Questions/Answers,Other
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
30
Assignment
2
30
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
2
2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
14
2
28
Preparation for Final exam
1
10
10
Course hours
14
2
28
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
10
10
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
2
2
Homework
2
5
10
Total Workload
90
Total Workload / 30
3
ECTS Credits of the Course
3
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)