At the end of this course, the students; 1) Explain the basics of scientific research. 2) Explain the types of scientific research. 3) Explain the stages of scientific research process. 4) Explain ethical principles in scientific research. 5) Prepare a research proposal.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
No
COURSE DEFINITION
This lesson is designed to examine scientific research methods and stages of scientific research process. The course covers the techniques of finding research questions, constructing hypotheses, conceptualizing, measuring, data collection, data analysis, interpretation and report writing. The concept of ethics and ethical theories, research ethics and publication ethics, unethical behaviors are discussed.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
The nature of the research. Ways of accessing information, types of research and general research methods
2nd Week
The aim of the research, the problem, the research question, the features that should be in a good research question.
3rd Week
Variable types in research. Meaning of research hypothesis.
4th Week
Literature review and methods.
5th Week
Sample selection methods. External validity in research.
6th Week
Types of measuring tools.
7th Week
Using statistics in research.
8th Week
The validity and reliability of the scores obtained from the tools
9th Week
Internal validity of the research and influencing factors.
10th Week
Analysis of data and reporting of analysis results.
11th Week
Experimental methods
12th Week
Correlative and comparison studies
13th Week
Research and ethics. Basic ethical principles.
14th Week
Field scans
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Karasar, N. (2007). Bilimsel araştırma yöntemleri (17. baskı). Ankara: Nobel Yayıncılık. Büyüköztürk, Ş., Çakmak, E. K., Akgün, Ö. E., Karadeniz, Ş., & Demirel, F. (2017). Bilimsel araştırma yöntemleri. Pegem Atıf İndeksi, 2017, 1-360. Yıldırım, A. L. İ., & Simsek, H. (1999). Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri (11 baski: 1999-2018). Patton, M.Q. (1990) Qualitative evaluation and research methods (2?J ed.), Newbury Park, CA: Sage.
