Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODS and TECHNIQUES | SHZ1212318 | Spring Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 3 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Sayra LOTFİ |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Serkan ETİ |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The objective of this course is to provide students with the basic concepts, principles and applications in scientific research, identification of problem statement, sampling methods, data collection, quantitative/qualitative research methods, reporting a scientific research. |
| Course Content | This course contains; General Introduction of the Course and Explanation of the Weekly Plan,Introduction to the Scientific Method,Determining the Research Problem, Variables and Hypotheses,Literature Review and Source Types,Research Models I - Quantitative Research,Research Models II - Qualitative Research,Universe and Sample in Scientific Research,Collection of Research Data,Data Analysis Techniques,Analysis of Quantitative Data - SPSS Usage Examples,Analysis of Qualitative Data - NVIVO Usage Examples,Citing Sources in Scientific Research,Ethics in Scientific Research,Reporting Process in Scientific Research. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| At the end of this course students will be able to: | 18, 19, 9 | |
| 1. Specify the basic principles of scientific research. | 19, 9 | A |
| 1.1. Identify a scientific problem statement. | 19, 9 | A |
| 1.2. Compare qualitative and quantitative research methods. | 19, 9 | A |
| 2. Follow the current studies in their profession. | 14, 19, 9 | A |
| 3. Write an implement-ready report based on the principles of scientific research. | 14, 19, 9 | F |
| 3.1. Use sampling methods. | 19, 9 | E, F |
| 3.2. Identify data collection processes. | 19, 9 | A |
| 3.3. Use a scientific writing criteria in their report. | 9 | E, F |
| 3.4. Deliever their implement-ready study as a report. | 9 | E, F |
| Teaching Methods: | 14: Self Study Method, 18: Micro Teaching Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Introduction of the Course and Explanation of the Weekly Plan | |
| 2 | Introduction to the Scientific Method | |
| 3 | Determining the Research Problem, Variables and Hypotheses | |
| 4 | Literature Review and Source Types | |
| 5 | Research Models I - Quantitative Research | |
| 6 | Research Models II - Qualitative Research | |
| 7 | Universe and Sample in Scientific Research | |
| 8 | Collection of Research Data | |
| 9 | Data Analysis Techniques | |
| 10 | Analysis of Quantitative Data - SPSS Usage Examples | |
| 11 | Analysis of Qualitative Data - NVIVO Usage Examples | |
| 12 | Citing Sources in Scientific Research | |
| 13 | Ethics in Scientific Research | |
| 14 | Reporting Process in Scientific Research |
| Resources |
| Büyüköztürk, Ş., Çakmak, K. E., Akgün, E. Ö., Karadeniz, Ş. & Demirel, F. (2014) Bilimsel araştırma yöntemleri (16. baskı). Ankara: Pegem. |
| Fraenkel, J., Wallen, N. & Hyun, H. (2011). How to design and evaluate research in education (8th edition). McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages. Karasar, N. (2015) Bilimsel araştırma yöntemi: Kavramlar ilkeler teknikler (28. baskı). Nobel Yayın Dağıtım. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PQ-1. Acquires knowledge of social work theory and practice fields. | ||||||
| 2 | PQ-2. Gains communication skills and knowledge. | X | |||||
| 3 | PQ-3. Obtains information about management and processes. | X | |||||
| 4 | PQ-4. Understands professional ethics, principles and values. | X | |||||
| 5 | PQ-5. Uses required computer software, communication technologies and a foreign language. | ||||||
| 6 | PQ-6. Acquires the skills of planning and developing for social policy and solving social problems with scientific data and evidence. | ||||||
| 7 | PQ-7. Improves skills for interpreting, synthesizing and using the knowledge gained from different disciplines to solve complex social problems. | X | |||||
| 8 | PQ-8. Develops competency to cooperate with other occupations and disciplines for developing services in teamwork and individual responsibility. | ||||||
| 9 | PQ- 9. Able to use methods and techniques to reach results of research and professional literature to follow and interpret in social work. | X | |||||
| 10 | PQ-10. Able to evaluate, criticize, analyze and synthesize the knowledge and skills acquired in the field. | X | |||||
| 11 | PQ-11. Gains ability and competence to set goals for self-development of his area, to apply appropriate strategies for selected targets, to follow actual info and developments, to trace and evaluate the state of the projects for his goals. | ||||||
| 12 | PQ-12. Capable to practice social work and train client groups on the basis of similarities and differences by recognizing the positive value of the differences. | ||||||
| 13 | PQ-13. Learns the effects of the social and cultural environment on human behavior and considers this effect in social work practice. | ||||||
| 14 | PQ-14. Able to perform Planned Changing Process (contact, diagnosis and assessment, planning, implementation, application, evaluation, termination, feedback and monitoring). | ||||||
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 | 14 | 1 | 14 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 14 | 2 | 28 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 100 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(100/30) | 3 | |||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODS and TECHNIQUES | SHZ1212318 | Spring Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 3 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Sayra LOTFİ |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Serkan ETİ |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The objective of this course is to provide students with the basic concepts, principles and applications in scientific research, identification of problem statement, sampling methods, data collection, quantitative/qualitative research methods, reporting a scientific research. |
| Course Content | This course contains; General Introduction of the Course and Explanation of the Weekly Plan,Introduction to the Scientific Method,Determining the Research Problem, Variables and Hypotheses,Literature Review and Source Types,Research Models I - Quantitative Research,Research Models II - Qualitative Research,Universe and Sample in Scientific Research,Collection of Research Data,Data Analysis Techniques,Analysis of Quantitative Data - SPSS Usage Examples,Analysis of Qualitative Data - NVIVO Usage Examples,Citing Sources in Scientific Research,Ethics in Scientific Research,Reporting Process in Scientific Research. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| At the end of this course students will be able to: | 18, 19, 9 | |
| 1. Specify the basic principles of scientific research. | 19, 9 | A |
| 1.1. Identify a scientific problem statement. | 19, 9 | A |
| 1.2. Compare qualitative and quantitative research methods. | 19, 9 | A |
| 2. Follow the current studies in their profession. | 14, 19, 9 | A |
| 3. Write an implement-ready report based on the principles of scientific research. | 14, 19, 9 | F |
| 3.1. Use sampling methods. | 19, 9 | E, F |
| 3.2. Identify data collection processes. | 19, 9 | A |
| 3.3. Use a scientific writing criteria in their report. | 9 | E, F |
| 3.4. Deliever their implement-ready study as a report. | 9 | E, F |
| Teaching Methods: | 14: Self Study Method, 18: Micro Teaching Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Introduction of the Course and Explanation of the Weekly Plan | |
| 2 | Introduction to the Scientific Method | |
| 3 | Determining the Research Problem, Variables and Hypotheses | |
| 4 | Literature Review and Source Types | |
| 5 | Research Models I - Quantitative Research | |
| 6 | Research Models II - Qualitative Research | |
| 7 | Universe and Sample in Scientific Research | |
| 8 | Collection of Research Data | |
| 9 | Data Analysis Techniques | |
| 10 | Analysis of Quantitative Data - SPSS Usage Examples | |
| 11 | Analysis of Qualitative Data - NVIVO Usage Examples | |
| 12 | Citing Sources in Scientific Research | |
| 13 | Ethics in Scientific Research | |
| 14 | Reporting Process in Scientific Research |
| Resources |
| Büyüköztürk, Ş., Çakmak, K. E., Akgün, E. Ö., Karadeniz, Ş. & Demirel, F. (2014) Bilimsel araştırma yöntemleri (16. baskı). Ankara: Pegem. |
| Fraenkel, J., Wallen, N. & Hyun, H. (2011). How to design and evaluate research in education (8th edition). McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages. Karasar, N. (2015) Bilimsel araştırma yöntemi: Kavramlar ilkeler teknikler (28. baskı). Nobel Yayın Dağıtım. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PQ-1. Acquires knowledge of social work theory and practice fields. | ||||||
| 2 | PQ-2. Gains communication skills and knowledge. | X | |||||
| 3 | PQ-3. Obtains information about management and processes. | X | |||||
| 4 | PQ-4. Understands professional ethics, principles and values. | X | |||||
| 5 | PQ-5. Uses required computer software, communication technologies and a foreign language. | ||||||
| 6 | PQ-6. Acquires the skills of planning and developing for social policy and solving social problems with scientific data and evidence. | ||||||
| 7 | PQ-7. Improves skills for interpreting, synthesizing and using the knowledge gained from different disciplines to solve complex social problems. | X | |||||
| 8 | PQ-8. Develops competency to cooperate with other occupations and disciplines for developing services in teamwork and individual responsibility. | ||||||
| 9 | PQ- 9. Able to use methods and techniques to reach results of research and professional literature to follow and interpret in social work. | X | |||||
| 10 | PQ-10. Able to evaluate, criticize, analyze and synthesize the knowledge and skills acquired in the field. | X | |||||
| 11 | PQ-11. Gains ability and competence to set goals for self-development of his area, to apply appropriate strategies for selected targets, to follow actual info and developments, to trace and evaluate the state of the projects for his goals. | ||||||
| 12 | PQ-12. Capable to practice social work and train client groups on the basis of similarities and differences by recognizing the positive value of the differences. | ||||||
| 13 | PQ-13. Learns the effects of the social and cultural environment on human behavior and considers this effect in social work practice. | ||||||
| 14 | PQ-14. Able to perform Planned Changing Process (contact, diagnosis and assessment, planning, implementation, application, evaluation, termination, feedback and monitoring). | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |