This course is aimed at students of social sciences to gain the scientific research mentality and to ensure that they will be knowledgeable, equipped and competent in conceptual, methodological and approaching aspects in any kind of research.
Course Content
This course contains; Science - Society: Basic Concepts,Research Design,Research Process,Hypotheses and variables,Sampling Method,What is literature review and how is it done?,What are quantitative and qualitative research methods?,Key points in writing a report or thesis,Data collection methods and techniques,Survey and Interview Techniques,Content and Discourse Analysis,Numerical Analysis: central tendency measurement,Numerical Analysis: ANOVA and Regression Analysis,Ethics in scientific research.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Explains the basic concepts related to research methods and techniques.
10, 16, 9
A
Defines qualitative and quantitative research methods and explains the differences between them.
10, 16, 9
A
Applies the methods in research processes.
10, 16, 9
A
conducts field research by minding the ethical principles of social sciences.
10, 13, 9
A, E, F
Reports the research by using scientific discourse.
10, 9
A, E, F
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Science - Society: Basic Concepts
Readings
2
Research Design
Readings
3
Research Process
Readings
4
Hypotheses and variables
Readings
5
Sampling Method
Readings
6
What is literature review and how is it done?
Readings
7
What are quantitative and qualitative research methods?
Readings
8
Key points in writing a report or thesis
Readings
9
Data collection methods and techniques
Readings
10
Survey and Interview Techniques
Readings
11
Content and Discourse Analysis
Readings
12
Numerical Analysis: central tendency measurement
Readings
13
Numerical Analysis: ANOVA and Regression Analysis
Readings
14
Ethics in scientific research
Readings
Resources
Ders kitabı (ana kaynak)
1-) Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri ve Teknikleri, Aysel Aziz, Nobel Yayıncılık, Ekim 2015, 10. Baskı
2-) Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Remzi Y. Kıncal vd. Nobel Yayıncılık, Ekim 2015 4. Baskı
3-) Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri (SPSS Uygulamalı) Remzi Altunışık, Recai Coşkun, Serkan Bayraktaroğlu, Engin Yıldırım, Seçkin Yayıncılık, Mart 2015, 8. Baskı
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
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
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
0
0
0
Term Project
14
8
112
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
30
30
General Exam
1
45
45
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
229
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(229/30)
8
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 in SOCIAL SCIEN
-
Fall Semester
3+0
3
8
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Assist.Prof. Duygu ÖZTÜRK
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc.Prof. Halil Kürşad ASLAN
Assistant(s)
Aim
This course is aimed at students of social sciences to gain the scientific research mentality and to ensure that they will be knowledgeable, equipped and competent in conceptual, methodological and approaching aspects in any kind of research.
Course Content
This course contains; Science - Society: Basic Concepts,Research Design,Research Process,Hypotheses and variables,Sampling Method,What is literature review and how is it done?,What are quantitative and qualitative research methods?,Key points in writing a report or thesis,Data collection methods and techniques,Survey and Interview Techniques,Content and Discourse Analysis,Numerical Analysis: central tendency measurement,Numerical Analysis: ANOVA and Regression Analysis,Ethics in scientific research.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Explains the basic concepts related to research methods and techniques.
10, 16, 9
A
Defines qualitative and quantitative research methods and explains the differences between them.
10, 16, 9
A
Applies the methods in research processes.
10, 16, 9
A
conducts field research by minding the ethical principles of social sciences.
10, 13, 9
A, E, F
Reports the research by using scientific discourse.
10, 9
A, E, F
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Science - Society: Basic Concepts
Readings
2
Research Design
Readings
3
Research Process
Readings
4
Hypotheses and variables
Readings
5
Sampling Method
Readings
6
What is literature review and how is it done?
Readings
7
What are quantitative and qualitative research methods?
Readings
8
Key points in writing a report or thesis
Readings
9
Data collection methods and techniques
Readings
10
Survey and Interview Techniques
Readings
11
Content and Discourse Analysis
Readings
12
Numerical Analysis: central tendency measurement
Readings
13
Numerical Analysis: ANOVA and Regression Analysis
Readings
14
Ethics in scientific research
Readings
Resources
Ders kitabı (ana kaynak)
1-) Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri ve Teknikleri, Aysel Aziz, Nobel Yayıncılık, Ekim 2015, 10. Baskı
2-) Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Remzi Y. Kıncal vd. Nobel Yayıncılık, Ekim 2015 4. Baskı
3-) Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri (SPSS Uygulamalı) Remzi Altunışık, Recai Coşkun, Serkan Bayraktaroğlu, Engin Yıldırım, Seçkin Yayıncılık, Mart 2015, 8. Baskı
