Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODS | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | - | 8 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Duygu ÖZTÜRK |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Hüseyin ALPTEKİN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | To introduce doctoral students of Political Science and International Relations program to qualitative and quantitative research methods, to make qualified discussions on scientific research techniques and philosophy, to provide students with the knowledge and techniques of using different methods. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction,Scientific Method and Philosophy of Science ,Fundamental transformations in scientific research methods and the place of qualitative research in the scientific research tradition ,The process of scientific research and determining the problematique; Conceptual Framework; The process of qualitative Research,Research Design; designing the research and classification of methods; qualitative research designs.,Sampling in qualitative and quantitative research,overall discussion before the midterm examination ,Interviews, focus group interviews and observation,Document analysis and qualitative data analysis,Operationalizing and measurement in quantitative research; validity and reliability in qualitative research ,case study, action research, multiple research methods ,Quantitative data analysis,Experimental research and meta analysis,Ethics in scientific research and reporting. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Defines and uses qualitative and quantitative research methods. | ||
| Explains the differences between qualitative and quantitative research methods. | ||
| Discusses strengths and weaknesses of qualitative and quantitative research methods. | ||
| Reads quantitative data and conducts fundamental analysis. | ||
| Conducts scientific research by minding ethical principles of social sciences. | ||
| Reports the research by minding the ethical principles of social sciences. |
| Teaching Methods: | |
| Assessment Methods: |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | |
| 2 | Scientific Method and Philosophy of Science | Gürbüz&Şahin, 1. chapter |
| 3 | Fundamental transformations in scientific research methods and the place of qualitative research in the scientific research tradition | Yıldırım & Şimşek, 1- 2. chapters |
| 4 | The process of scientific research and determining the problematique; Conceptual Framework; The process of qualitative Research | Gürbüz&Şahin, 2. chapter; Gürbüz&Şahin, 3. chapter; Yıldırım & Şimşek, 4. chapter. |
| 5 | Research Design; designing the research and classification of methods; qualitative research designs. | Gürbüz & Şahin, 4. chapter; Yıldırım & Şimşek, 3. chapter |
| 6 | Sampling in qualitative and quantitative research | Gürbüz & Şahin, 5. chapter; Yıldırım & Şimşek 6. chapter |
| 7 | overall discussion before the midterm examination | |
| 8 | Interviews, focus group interviews and observation | |
| 9 | Document analysis and qualitative data analysis | Yıldırım & Şimşek 10-12. chapters |
| 10 | Operationalizing and measurement in quantitative research; validity and reliability in qualitative research | Gürbüz & Şahin, 6. Chapter; Yıldırım & Şimşek 13. Chapter |
| 11 | case study, action research, multiple research methods | Yıldırım & Şimşek 14. chapter; Yıldırım & Şimşek 16. chapter. |
| 12 | Quantitative data analysis | Gürbüz & Şahin 9-10. Chapters |
| 13 | Experimental research and meta analysis | Gürbüz & Şahin 13. Chapter |
| 14 | Ethics in scientific research and reporting | Yıldırım & Şimşek 5. chapter; Gürbüz & Şahin 15. chapter |
| Resources |
| Gürbüz, Sait ve Faruk Şahin. 2016. Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri Felsefe Yöntem Analiz (3. Baskı). Ankara: Seçkin. Yıldırım Ali, Hasan Şimşek. 2013. Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri (9. Baskı). Ankara: Seçkin. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Ability to critically evaluate the basic research models, approaches and intellectual traditions used in the fields of Political Science, International Relations, Comparative Politics, Turkish Political Life and Turkish Foreign Policy. Ability to develop and deepen their knowledge of these models and approaches at an expert level and reach original definitions that will bring innovation. | X | |||||
| 2 | Ability to achieve original results by using the interdisciplinary interaction related to the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. | X | |||||
| 3 | To have the knowledge and skills to use the models and approaches used in the field of Political Science and International Relations when preparing academic research and projects. | X | |||||
| 4 | Ability to analyze the similarities and differences between human societies, political systems, states and international organizations with an interdisciplinary approach. | X | |||||
| 5 | Having acquired high-level skills in qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods. Strictly complying with academic ethical rules. Ability to Work Independently and Take Responsibility | X | |||||
| 6 | By independently carrying out an original study that brings innovation to the field of Political Science and International Relations, develops a new idea, method, design and/or application, or applies a known idea, method, design and/or application to a different field. | X | |||||
| 7 | By publishing at least one scientific article related to the field of Political Science and International Relations in national and/or international refereed journals and/or producing an original work. Ability to expand the boundaries of knowledge in the field through projects and reports or by interpreting existing studies. | X | |||||
| 8 | Ability to develop and deepen current and advanced knowledge at the level of expertise with original thought and/or research. Ability to develop new ideas and methods that will bring innovation to the field of Political Science and International Relations. | X | |||||
| 9 | Ability to discuss, make presentations and express oneself professionally and academically within an intellectual framework. Ability to apply academic writing and presentation methods at the level of project, thesis and article writing. | X | |||||
| 10 | Have the most advanced English writing, speaking and reading skills. | ||||||
| 11 | To be able to apply the discipline knowledge of Political Science and International Relations to produce solutions using technological tools such as computers or other traditional methods. | X | |||||
| 12 | Having the knowledge and skills to continue one's career in the public sector, NGOs, research institutions, international organizations and academics. | ||||||
| 13 | To have developed empathy towards other communities outside the social environment in which one was raised. Thus, being able to adapt to teamwork in both local and global environments. | ||||||
| 14 | To be able to develop opinions on international and domestic issues and to be competent in interpreting events by exchanging academic information with international academics and students. | 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 | 6 | 15 | 90 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 1 | 15 | 15 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 35 | 35 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 45 | 45 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 227 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(227/30) | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODS | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | - | 8 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Duygu ÖZTÜRK |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Hüseyin ALPTEKİN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | To introduce doctoral students of Political Science and International Relations program to qualitative and quantitative research methods, to make qualified discussions on scientific research techniques and philosophy, to provide students with the knowledge and techniques of using different methods. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction,Scientific Method and Philosophy of Science ,Fundamental transformations in scientific research methods and the place of qualitative research in the scientific research tradition ,The process of scientific research and determining the problematique; Conceptual Framework; The process of qualitative Research,Research Design; designing the research and classification of methods; qualitative research designs.,Sampling in qualitative and quantitative research,overall discussion before the midterm examination ,Interviews, focus group interviews and observation,Document analysis and qualitative data analysis,Operationalizing and measurement in quantitative research; validity and reliability in qualitative research ,case study, action research, multiple research methods ,Quantitative data analysis,Experimental research and meta analysis,Ethics in scientific research and reporting. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Defines and uses qualitative and quantitative research methods. | ||
| Explains the differences between qualitative and quantitative research methods. | ||
| Discusses strengths and weaknesses of qualitative and quantitative research methods. | ||
| Reads quantitative data and conducts fundamental analysis. | ||
| Conducts scientific research by minding ethical principles of social sciences. | ||
| Reports the research by minding the ethical principles of social sciences. |
| Teaching Methods: | |
| Assessment Methods: |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | |
| 2 | Scientific Method and Philosophy of Science | Gürbüz&Şahin, 1. chapter |
| 3 | Fundamental transformations in scientific research methods and the place of qualitative research in the scientific research tradition | Yıldırım & Şimşek, 1- 2. chapters |
| 4 | The process of scientific research and determining the problematique; Conceptual Framework; The process of qualitative Research | Gürbüz&Şahin, 2. chapter; Gürbüz&Şahin, 3. chapter; Yıldırım & Şimşek, 4. chapter. |
| 5 | Research Design; designing the research and classification of methods; qualitative research designs. | Gürbüz & Şahin, 4. chapter; Yıldırım & Şimşek, 3. chapter |
| 6 | Sampling in qualitative and quantitative research | Gürbüz & Şahin, 5. chapter; Yıldırım & Şimşek 6. chapter |
| 7 | overall discussion before the midterm examination | |
| 8 | Interviews, focus group interviews and observation | |
| 9 | Document analysis and qualitative data analysis | Yıldırım & Şimşek 10-12. chapters |
| 10 | Operationalizing and measurement in quantitative research; validity and reliability in qualitative research | Gürbüz & Şahin, 6. Chapter; Yıldırım & Şimşek 13. Chapter |
| 11 | case study, action research, multiple research methods | Yıldırım & Şimşek 14. chapter; Yıldırım & Şimşek 16. chapter. |
| 12 | Quantitative data analysis | Gürbüz & Şahin 9-10. Chapters |
| 13 | Experimental research and meta analysis | Gürbüz & Şahin 13. Chapter |
| 14 | Ethics in scientific research and reporting | Yıldırım & Şimşek 5. chapter; Gürbüz & Şahin 15. chapter |
| Resources |
| Gürbüz, Sait ve Faruk Şahin. 2016. Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri Felsefe Yöntem Analiz (3. Baskı). Ankara: Seçkin. Yıldırım Ali, Hasan Şimşek. 2013. Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri (9. Baskı). Ankara: Seçkin. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Ability to critically evaluate the basic research models, approaches and intellectual traditions used in the fields of Political Science, International Relations, Comparative Politics, Turkish Political Life and Turkish Foreign Policy. Ability to develop and deepen their knowledge of these models and approaches at an expert level and reach original definitions that will bring innovation. | X | |||||
| 2 | Ability to achieve original results by using the interdisciplinary interaction related to the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. | X | |||||
| 3 | To have the knowledge and skills to use the models and approaches used in the field of Political Science and International Relations when preparing academic research and projects. | X | |||||
| 4 | Ability to analyze the similarities and differences between human societies, political systems, states and international organizations with an interdisciplinary approach. | X | |||||
| 5 | Having acquired high-level skills in qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods. Strictly complying with academic ethical rules. Ability to Work Independently and Take Responsibility | X | |||||
| 6 | By independently carrying out an original study that brings innovation to the field of Political Science and International Relations, develops a new idea, method, design and/or application, or applies a known idea, method, design and/or application to a different field. | X | |||||
| 7 | By publishing at least one scientific article related to the field of Political Science and International Relations in national and/or international refereed journals and/or producing an original work. Ability to expand the boundaries of knowledge in the field through projects and reports or by interpreting existing studies. | X | |||||
| 8 | Ability to develop and deepen current and advanced knowledge at the level of expertise with original thought and/or research. Ability to develop new ideas and methods that will bring innovation to the field of Political Science and International Relations. | X | |||||
| 9 | Ability to discuss, make presentations and express oneself professionally and academically within an intellectual framework. Ability to apply academic writing and presentation methods at the level of project, thesis and article writing. | X | |||||
| 10 | Have the most advanced English writing, speaking and reading skills. | ||||||
| 11 | To be able to apply the discipline knowledge of Political Science and International Relations to produce solutions using technological tools such as computers or other traditional methods. | X | |||||
| 12 | Having the knowledge and skills to continue one's career in the public sector, NGOs, research institutions, international organizations and academics. | ||||||
| 13 | To have developed empathy towards other communities outside the social environment in which one was raised. Thus, being able to adapt to teamwork in both local and global environments. | ||||||
| 14 | To be able to develop opinions on international and domestic issues and to be competent in interpreting events by exchanging academic information with international academics and students. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | |