Course Detail

Course Description Course Outline Course Contribution to Program Qualifications Assessment Methods ECTS-Workload Detail Informations of the Course Numerical Data

Course Description

Course	Code	Semester	T+P (Hour)	Credit	ECTS
RESEARCH METHODS in SOCIAL SCIENCES	AVM2111514	Fall Semester	2+0	2	5

Course Program

Salı 16:30-17:15

Salı 17:30-18:15

Cumartesi 16:30-17:15

Cumartesi 17:30-18:15

Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses

Language of Course	English
Course Level	First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type	Required
Course Coordinator	Assist.Prof. Duygu GÜNER GÜLTEKİN
Name of Lecturer(s)	Assist.Prof. Şenay ÇAYLAN
Assistant(s)
Aim	to teach students the types, designs, and applications of research in social sciences.
Course Content	This course contains; Science and Research,Research Types and Classification,Basics of APA style,Interpretation of frequency analysis,Interpretation of correlation analysis,Survey Design,Data Collection and Individual Study,Data Collection and Individual Study,Data Collection and Individual Study,Data Analysis and Receiving Feedback,Writing paper as a team,Writing paper as a team,Writing paper as a team,Writing paper as a team and submission.

Course Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1. Will be able to select an appropriate method for the research.	5, 8, 9	A, F
1.1 Develops research questions and hypotheses.	5, 8, 9	A, F
1.2. Is familiar with qualitative research methods	5, 8, 9	A, F
1.3 Is familiar with quantitative research methods.	5, 8, 9	A, F
2. Knowing the scientific research process.	5, 8, 9	A, F
2.1. can determine the research question.	5, 8, 9	A, F
2.2. can do literature research	5, 8, 9	A, F
2.3. can use APA style in preparing a scientific manuscript.	5, 8, 9	A, F
2.4. can interpret frequency analysis results.	5, 8, 9	A, F
2.5. can interpret correlation analysis results.	5, 8, 9	A, F
3. Be able to design scientific research	5, 8, 9	A, F
3.1. Sets up experiments	5, 8, 9	A, F
3.2. Creates field research designs.	5, 8, 9	A, F
3.3. Compares various methods.	5, 8, 9	A, F
4. Will be able to write scientific writing.	5, 8, 9	A, F
4.1. Drafts are prepared in accordance with APA style.	5, 8, 9	A, F
4.2. writes introduction section.	5, 8, 9	A, F
4.3 Develops a conceptual framework.	5, 8, 9	A, F
4.4. Discusses findings.	5, 8, 9	A, F
5. Knows the ethical rules in research reporting.	6, 9	A, F
5.1 Knows the rules of bibliography in reporting.	6, 9	A, F
5.2. Explains the process of preparing a scientific research report.	6, 9	A, F
5.3. Have reporting and presentation skills.

Teaching Methods:	5: Cooperative Learning, 6: Experiential Learning, 8: Flipped Classroom Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:	A: Traditional Written Exam, F: Project Task

Course Outline

Order	Subjects	Preliminary Work
1	Science and Research
2	Research Types and Classification
3	Basics of APA style
4	Interpretation of frequency analysis
5	Interpretation of correlation analysis
6	Survey Design
7	Data Collection and Individual Study
8	Data Collection and Individual Study
9	Data Collection and Individual Study
10	Data Analysis and Receiving Feedback
11	Writing paper as a team
12	Writing paper as a team
13	Writing paper as a team
14	Writing paper as a team and submission

Resources

1) Gürbüz, S., & Şahin, F. (2014). Sosyal bilimlerde araştırma yöntemleri. Ankara: Seçkin Yayıncılık, (s 271). 2)Sekaran, U., & Bougie, R. (2016). Research methods for business: A skill building approach. John Wiley & Sons

Aysel Aziz, Araştırma Yöntemleri-Teknikleri ve İletişim, Ankara: Turhan Kitabevi, 1994. Ali Yıldırım ve Hasan Şimşek, Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Ankara: Seçkin, 2000. Niyazi Karasar, Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi: Kavramlar, İlkeler, Teknikler, Ankara: 3A Araştırma Eğitim, Danışmanlık Ltd. Şti., 1995.

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No	Program Qualification	Contribution Level
No	Program Qualification	1	2	3	4	5
1	Defines the theoretical knowledge in the field of aviation management.
2	Explains the necessary of mathematical and statistical methods in the field of aviation management.
3	Uses at least one computer program required in the field of aviation management.
4	Demonstrates proficiency in foreign language proficiency required in the field of aviation management.
5	Prepares projects about his field and manages team works.
6	It critically evaluates the knowledge and skills that it constantly renews and acquires by following the developments in the field of Aviation management with the awareness of lifelong learning in the professional field.
7	Uses theoretical and practical information in the field of aviation management.
8	Follows up to date technologies and communicates verbally/writing using a foreign language at least A2 level.
9	Adopts and uses organizational / corporate, business and social ethical values.
10	It adopts social responsibility principles and takes initiative when necessary, within the framework of public service sensitivity.
11	In order to carry out interdisciplinary studies, analyze basic information and data in different disciplines and use them in the field.
12	It offers appropriate suggestions in both micro and macro frameworks in the face of problems in the aviation management sectors.

Assessment Methods

Contribution Level	Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success		40
Rate of Final Exam to Success		60
Total		100

ECTS / Workload Table
Activities	Number of	Duration(Hour)	Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours	14	2	28
Guided Problem Solving	2	6	12
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report	14	4	56
Term Project	14	1	14
Presentation of Project / Seminar	0	0	0
Quiz	0	0	0
Midterm Exam	5	5	25
General Exam	5	5	25
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan	0	0	0
Total Workload(Hour)			160
*Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30=(160/30)**			5
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.

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