Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RESEARCH METHODS | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 7 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | Second Cycle (Master's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Aslı Burçak TAŞÖREN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Aslı Burçak TAŞÖREN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The purpose of this course is to learn the basic concepts, principles and methodology of conducting scientific research. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Basic concepts, principles and approaches,Purpose of scientific research. Thinking like a researcher., Scientific method. Applied Research. , Principles of research ethics. Sample articles,Sampling Methods,Analyzing articles, Survey research. Correlational research. Cross sectional design. Preparing a research proposal.,Survey research. Correlational research. Cross sectional design. Preparing a research proposal.,Regression and SEM, Experimental design, Independent groups designs. Experimental research. Discussing research proposals , Independent groups designs. Experimental research. Discussing research proposals ,Quasi Experimental design. Discussing research proposals , Quasi Experimental design. Discussing research proposals, Discussing research proposals and feedback. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| To learn correlational research, descriptive research design, experimental and quasi-experimental research design. | 10, 14, 19, 9 | A |
| To be able to review and criticize various articles in the field of Psychological Counseling | 10, 14, 9 | A, E |
| Learning to think like a researcher and approach problems with the point of view of a researcher | 10, 19, 5, 9 | A, E |
| Preparing a research proposal | 10, 12, 14, 5, 9 | A, E |
| To be able to determine the appropriate analysis for the research question. | 10, 14, 16, 19 | E |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 5: Cooperative Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic concepts, principles and approaches | |
| 2 | Purpose of scientific research. Thinking like a researcher. | (Shaughnessy, Zechmeister, & Zechmeister, 2016. Chapter 1) |
| 3 | Scientific method. Applied Research. | (Shaughnessy, Zechmeister, & Zechmeister, 2016. Chapter 2) |
| 4 | Principles of research ethics. Sample articles | (Shaughnessy, Zechmeister, & Zechmeister, 2016. Chapter 2 ve 3) Power point (21-26) |
| 5 | Sampling Methods | |
| 6 | Analyzing articles | |
| 7 | Survey research. Correlational research. Cross sectional design. Preparing a research proposal. | Shaughnessy, Zechmeister, & Zechmeister, 2016. Chapter 5 |
| 8 | Survey research. Correlational research. Cross sectional design. Preparing a research proposal. | Shaughnessy, Zechmeister, & Zechmeister, 2016. Chapter 5 |
| 9 | Regression and SEM | Articles |
| 10 | Experimental design | |
| 11 | Independent groups designs. Experimental research. Discussing research proposals | Shaughnessy, Zechmeister, & Zechmeister, 2016. Chapter 6 |
| 12 | Independent groups designs. Experimental research. Discussing research proposals | Shaughnessy, Zechmeister, & Zechmeister, 2016. Chapter 6 |
| 13 | Quasi Experimental design. Discussing research proposals | Shaughnessy, Zechmeister, & Zechmeister, 2016. Chapter 10 |
| 14 | Quasi Experimental design. Discussing research proposals | Shaughnessy, Zechmeister, & Zechmeister, 2016. Chapter 10 |
| 15 | Discussing research proposals and feedback |
| Resources |
| Shaughnessy, J. J., Zechmeister, E. B., & Zechmeister, J. S. (2015). Research methods in psychology. New York: McGraw-Hill |
| Fraenkel, J., Wallen, N. & Hyun, H. (2011). How to design and evaluate research in education (8th edition). McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages. Morling, B. (2018). Research Methods in Psychology : Evaluating a World of Information |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | To analyze the theoretical and practical information about the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance with a scientific understanding. | X | |||||
| 2 | Understands how to use the theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Guidance and Psychological Counseling to strengthen the psychological well-being of clients within the scope of protective and preventive mental health. | X | |||||
| 3 | To understand scientific research methods and techniques on the basis of scientific research ethics. | X | |||||
| 4 | To plan and implement guidance and psychological counseling services (such as individual psychological counseling, group counseling, psychoeducation, individual guidance, group counseling, etc.) to increase the psychological resilience of clients and strengthen their psychological well-being. | X | |||||
| 5 | To design and conduct researches that will produce solutions to current problems and needs in the field of Guidance and Psychological Counseling. | X | |||||
| 6 | Guidance and Psychological Counseling determines the needs of the clients within the scope of the basic principles and techniques of practice in the specialization sub-areas (School counseling, marriage and family counseling, career counseling, mental health counseling), plans the interventions that will support their needs, applies and evaluates their effectiveness. | X | |||||
| 7 | As a member of the profession serving in the field of mental health and complying with the ethical principles and values of the profession, he fulfills the roles and duties expected of him on the basis of individual, family and social needs in the context of preventive and preventive mental health. | X | |||||
| 8 | To supports social problems experienced at national and international level by designing projects and activities related to its field within the framework of social responsibility. | 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 1 | 80 | 80 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 12 | 2 | 24 | |||
| Quiz | 1 | 4 | 4 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 1 | 8 | 8 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 198 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(198/30) | 7 | |||||
| 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 | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 7 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | Second Cycle (Master's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Aslı Burçak TAŞÖREN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Aslı Burçak TAŞÖREN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The purpose of this course is to learn the basic concepts, principles and methodology of conducting scientific research. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Basic concepts, principles and approaches,Purpose of scientific research. Thinking like a researcher., Scientific method. Applied Research. , Principles of research ethics. Sample articles,Sampling Methods,Analyzing articles, Survey research. Correlational research. Cross sectional design. Preparing a research proposal.,Survey research. Correlational research. Cross sectional design. Preparing a research proposal.,Regression and SEM, Experimental design, Independent groups designs. Experimental research. Discussing research proposals , Independent groups designs. Experimental research. Discussing research proposals ,Quasi Experimental design. Discussing research proposals , Quasi Experimental design. Discussing research proposals, Discussing research proposals and feedback. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| To learn correlational research, descriptive research design, experimental and quasi-experimental research design. | 10, 14, 19, 9 | A |
| To be able to review and criticize various articles in the field of Psychological Counseling | 10, 14, 9 | A, E |
| Learning to think like a researcher and approach problems with the point of view of a researcher | 10, 19, 5, 9 | A, E |
| Preparing a research proposal | 10, 12, 14, 5, 9 | A, E |
| To be able to determine the appropriate analysis for the research question. | 10, 14, 16, 19 | E |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 5: Cooperative Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic concepts, principles and approaches | |
| 2 | Purpose of scientific research. Thinking like a researcher. | (Shaughnessy, Zechmeister, & Zechmeister, 2016. Chapter 1) |
| 3 | Scientific method. Applied Research. | (Shaughnessy, Zechmeister, & Zechmeister, 2016. Chapter 2) |
| 4 | Principles of research ethics. Sample articles | (Shaughnessy, Zechmeister, & Zechmeister, 2016. Chapter 2 ve 3) Power point (21-26) |
| 5 | Sampling Methods | |
| 6 | Analyzing articles | |
| 7 | Survey research. Correlational research. Cross sectional design. Preparing a research proposal. | Shaughnessy, Zechmeister, & Zechmeister, 2016. Chapter 5 |
| 8 | Survey research. Correlational research. Cross sectional design. Preparing a research proposal. | Shaughnessy, Zechmeister, & Zechmeister, 2016. Chapter 5 |
| 9 | Regression and SEM | Articles |
| 10 | Experimental design | |
| 11 | Independent groups designs. Experimental research. Discussing research proposals | Shaughnessy, Zechmeister, & Zechmeister, 2016. Chapter 6 |
| 12 | Independent groups designs. Experimental research. Discussing research proposals | Shaughnessy, Zechmeister, & Zechmeister, 2016. Chapter 6 |
| 13 | Quasi Experimental design. Discussing research proposals | Shaughnessy, Zechmeister, & Zechmeister, 2016. Chapter 10 |
| 14 | Quasi Experimental design. Discussing research proposals | Shaughnessy, Zechmeister, & Zechmeister, 2016. Chapter 10 |
| 15 | Discussing research proposals and feedback |
| Resources |
| Shaughnessy, J. J., Zechmeister, E. B., & Zechmeister, J. S. (2015). Research methods in psychology. New York: McGraw-Hill |
| Fraenkel, J., Wallen, N. & Hyun, H. (2011). How to design and evaluate research in education (8th edition). McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages. Morling, B. (2018). Research Methods in Psychology : Evaluating a World of Information |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | To analyze the theoretical and practical information about the field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance with a scientific understanding. | X | |||||
| 2 | Understands how to use the theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Guidance and Psychological Counseling to strengthen the psychological well-being of clients within the scope of protective and preventive mental health. | X | |||||
| 3 | To understand scientific research methods and techniques on the basis of scientific research ethics. | X | |||||
| 4 | To plan and implement guidance and psychological counseling services (such as individual psychological counseling, group counseling, psychoeducation, individual guidance, group counseling, etc.) to increase the psychological resilience of clients and strengthen their psychological well-being. | X | |||||
| 5 | To design and conduct researches that will produce solutions to current problems and needs in the field of Guidance and Psychological Counseling. | X | |||||
| 6 | Guidance and Psychological Counseling determines the needs of the clients within the scope of the basic principles and techniques of practice in the specialization sub-areas (School counseling, marriage and family counseling, career counseling, mental health counseling), plans the interventions that will support their needs, applies and evaluates their effectiveness. | X | |||||
| 7 | As a member of the profession serving in the field of mental health and complying with the ethical principles and values of the profession, he fulfills the roles and duties expected of him on the basis of individual, family and social needs in the context of preventive and preventive mental health. | X | |||||
| 8 | To supports social problems experienced at national and international level by designing projects and activities related to its field within the framework of social responsibility. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | |