To evaluate the process of a scientific quantitative research in health services and the implications of research findings for policy makers, healthcare providers and academicians.
Course Content
This course contains; 1.Introduction to research methods,2.Infrastructure of a quantitative research,3.Quantitative study designs-I,4.Quantitative study designs-II,5.İnternal and external validty in quantitative research,6.Sampling in quantitative research,7.Variable types and their measurement in quantitative research,8.Data collection methods in quantitative research,9.Validity, reliability and analysis of quantitative data,10.Reporting in quantitative research,12.Student presentations,11.Student presentations,13.Student presentations,14.Student presentations.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Explain the basic concepts of research methods.
16, 9
A
Explain the concepts in scientific research and health services research.
16, 9
A
Explain for what purposes research findings can be used.
16, 9
A, H
Explain comparatively research methods.
16, 9
A
Will be able to demonstrate competence in conducting a scientific research and sharing its findings with the relevant stakeholders in light of ethical principles.
16, 9
A
Develop a conceptual framework and hypotheses for significant issues in health management.
16, 9
A
Select the appropriate research design for hypothesis testing.
16, 9
A
Select the appropriate data sources and data collection methods for hypothesis testing.
16, 9
A
Select the ways of ensuring data quality.
16, 9
A
Select the appropriate analysis methods for hypothesis testing.
16, 9
A
Interpret research findings from a variety of perspectives.
5.İnternal and external validty in quantitative research
6
6.Sampling in quantitative research
7
7.Variable types and their measurement in quantitative research
8
8.Data collection methods in quantitative research
9
9.Validity, reliability and analysis of quantitative data
10
10.Reporting in quantitative research
11
12.Student presentations
12
11.Student presentations
13
13.Student presentations
14
14.Student presentations
Resources
Lecture notes, Powerpoint presentations
•Ann Bowling. Research Methods in Health. Open University Press, USA, 2009.
•Creswell, J.W. Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods Approaches. Fourth Edition, SAGE, USA, 2014.
•Fred N. Kerlinger. Science and the Scientific Research. İçinde: Foundations of Behavioral Research, second edition, New York, 1973.
•Julius Sim,Chris Wright. Research in Health Care: Concepts, Designs and Methods. Stanley Thomas Ltd., England, 2000.
•Hilla Brink,Christa van der Walt. Fundamentals of Research Methodology for Health-care Professionals. Second Edition, 2006.
•Thomas D. Cook and Donald T. Campbell. Quasi-Experimentation Design and Analysis Issues for the Field Settings. Houghton Mifflin Company, USA, 1979.
•Osman Hayran. Sağlık Bilimlerinde Araştırma ve İstatistik Yöntemler. Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri. 2012.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
1. S(he) has deep theoretical and applied knowledge about organization, financing, utilization and outcomes of health services and follows the developments.
X
2
2. S(he) develops a new conceptual framework, analyzes the framework and reaches original results by critically assessing the existing health policies from an interdisciplinary perspective.
X
3
3. S(he) gains the advanced level skills in health services research methods.
X
4
4. S(he) can develop a new scientific method for an issue in the field of health management or apply a known method to a different matter.
X
5
5. S(he) can critically analyze and synthesize an original topic related to the field of health management.
X
6
6. s(he) contributes to the state of the art by independently carrying out an original research on a subject in the field of health management that is either an innovative idea or a new method or an application of a known method to a different matter.
X
7
7. S(he) expands the boundary of knowledge in the field of health management through publications in nationally or internationally recognized journals.
X
8
8. S(he) leads the groups engaged in solution of original and interdisciplinary matters of health management.
X
9
9. S(he) develops a new idea and/or method, with innovative and critical thinking skills.
X
10
10. S(he) shares his/her original opinions and suggestions verbally and in writing about a subject s(he) produced in the field of health management in a variety of arenas.
X
11
11. S(he) communicates verbally and in writing in a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio C1 Level.
X
12
12. S(he) contributes to the coursework of informing society of political, economic, technological, social, demographic, and cultural events pertinent to health management.
X
13
13. S(he) produces solutions or supports the relevant process to the problems of societal, scientific, and ethical.
X
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
50
Rate of Final Exam to Success
50
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
14
3
42
Guided Problem Solving
7
10
70
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
5
8
40
Term Project
10
6
60
Presentation of Project / Seminar
2
20
40
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
20
20
General Exam
1
30
30
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
302
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(302/30)
10
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course
Code
Semester
T+P (Hour)
Credit
ECTS
RESEARCH METHODS
-
Spring Semester
3+0
3
10
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Assoc.Prof. Melis Almula KARADAYI
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof.Dr. Osman Erol HAYRAN
Assistant(s)
Res. Ass. Yaşar GÖKALP
Aim
To evaluate the process of a scientific quantitative research in health services and the implications of research findings for policy makers, healthcare providers and academicians.
Course Content
This course contains; 1.Introduction to research methods,2.Infrastructure of a quantitative research,3.Quantitative study designs-I,4.Quantitative study designs-II,5.İnternal and external validty in quantitative research,6.Sampling in quantitative research,7.Variable types and their measurement in quantitative research,8.Data collection methods in quantitative research,9.Validity, reliability and analysis of quantitative data,10.Reporting in quantitative research,12.Student presentations,11.Student presentations,13.Student presentations,14.Student presentations.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Explain the basic concepts of research methods.
16, 9
A
Explain the concepts in scientific research and health services research.
16, 9
A
Explain for what purposes research findings can be used.
16, 9
A, H
Explain comparatively research methods.
16, 9
A
Will be able to demonstrate competence in conducting a scientific research and sharing its findings with the relevant stakeholders in light of ethical principles.
16, 9
A
Develop a conceptual framework and hypotheses for significant issues in health management.
16, 9
A
Select the appropriate research design for hypothesis testing.
16, 9
A
Select the appropriate data sources and data collection methods for hypothesis testing.
16, 9
A
Select the ways of ensuring data quality.
16, 9
A
Select the appropriate analysis methods for hypothesis testing.
16, 9
A
Interpret research findings from a variety of perspectives.
5.İnternal and external validty in quantitative research
6
6.Sampling in quantitative research
7
7.Variable types and their measurement in quantitative research
8
8.Data collection methods in quantitative research
9
9.Validity, reliability and analysis of quantitative data
10
10.Reporting in quantitative research
11
12.Student presentations
12
11.Student presentations
13
13.Student presentations
14
14.Student presentations
Resources
Lecture notes, Powerpoint presentations
•Ann Bowling. Research Methods in Health. Open University Press, USA, 2009.
•Creswell, J.W. Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods Approaches. Fourth Edition, SAGE, USA, 2014.
•Fred N. Kerlinger. Science and the Scientific Research. İçinde: Foundations of Behavioral Research, second edition, New York, 1973.
•Julius Sim,Chris Wright. Research in Health Care: Concepts, Designs and Methods. Stanley Thomas Ltd., England, 2000.
•Hilla Brink,Christa van der Walt. Fundamentals of Research Methodology for Health-care Professionals. Second Edition, 2006.
•Thomas D. Cook and Donald T. Campbell. Quasi-Experimentation Design and Analysis Issues for the Field Settings. Houghton Mifflin Company, USA, 1979.
•Osman Hayran. Sağlık Bilimlerinde Araştırma ve İstatistik Yöntemler. Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri. 2012.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
1. S(he) has deep theoretical and applied knowledge about organization, financing, utilization and outcomes of health services and follows the developments.
X
2
2. S(he) develops a new conceptual framework, analyzes the framework and reaches original results by critically assessing the existing health policies from an interdisciplinary perspective.
X
3
3. S(he) gains the advanced level skills in health services research methods.
X
4
4. S(he) can develop a new scientific method for an issue in the field of health management or apply a known method to a different matter.
X
5
5. S(he) can critically analyze and synthesize an original topic related to the field of health management.
X
6
6. s(he) contributes to the state of the art by independently carrying out an original research on a subject in the field of health management that is either an innovative idea or a new method or an application of a known method to a different matter.
X
7
7. S(he) expands the boundary of knowledge in the field of health management through publications in nationally or internationally recognized journals.
X
8
8. S(he) leads the groups engaged in solution of original and interdisciplinary matters of health management.
X
9
9. S(he) develops a new idea and/or method, with innovative and critical thinking skills.
X
10
10. S(he) shares his/her original opinions and suggestions verbally and in writing about a subject s(he) produced in the field of health management in a variety of arenas.
X
11
11. S(he) communicates verbally and in writing in a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio C1 Level.
X
12
12. S(he) contributes to the coursework of informing society of political, economic, technological, social, demographic, and cultural events pertinent to health management.
X
13
13. S(he) produces solutions or supports the relevant process to the problems of societal, scientific, and ethical.
