Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RESEARCH METHODS IN SOCIAL SCIENCES | - | Spring Semester | 4+0 | 4 | 6 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Osman Zeki GÖKÇE |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Osman Zeki GÖKÇE |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | In the field of Research Methods and Techniques, research topics, preparation of research plan, assumptions, observation, question/questionnaire/survey, data collection and evaluation methods and research report are major topics to be studied. These major issues and underlying theoretical context will be focuses. The most important goal of this course is to ensure that students will be equipped with a scientific research mentality and that they would gain knowledge and necessary tools with conceptual, methodological and procedural aspects in any kind of research. Two main approaches in social sciences, qualitative and quantitative research methods will be presented. Thus, students would have enough base knowledge under which different methods are used, how they are used and interpreted. STATA applications, one of the most widely used among ready-made packages, will also be included to provide application skills and competency. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to Course,The Empirical Approach to Political Science,Beginning the Research Process: Identfying a Research Topic, Developing R.Q.s, Reviewing the Literature,The Building Blocks: Hypotheses, Concepts and Variables,Measurement in Research,Research Design,Sampling,Empirical Observation,Document Analysis,Survey Research & Interviewing,Data Collection: First Steps,Statistical Inference,Relationship btw two Variables,Multivariate Analysis. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Students grap basic concepts in research methods and techniques | 10, 16, 9 | C, G |
| 2. Students gain the ability to prepare a research report | 10, 9 | C, G |
| 3. Students understand the logic of deriving hypotheses | 10, 9 | C, G |
| 4. Students gain practical knowledge of survey and interview techniques | 10, 16, 9 | C, G |
| 5. Students acquire skills in data collection and usage from a variety of sources e.g. internet and the library | 10, 9 | C, G |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | C: Multiple-Choice Exam, G: Quiz |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Course | Regular weekly exercises from workbook |
| 2 | The Empirical Approach to Political Science | Regular weekly exercises from workbook |
| 3 | Beginning the Research Process: Identfying a Research Topic, Developing R.Q.s, Reviewing the Literature | Regular weekly exercises from workbook |
| 4 | The Building Blocks: Hypotheses, Concepts and Variables | Regular weekly exercises from workbook |
| 5 | Measurement in Research | Regular weekly exercises from workbook |
| 6 | Research Design | Regular weekly exercises from workbook |
| 7 | Sampling | Regular weekly exercises from workbook |
| 8 | Empirical Observation | Regular weekly exercises from workbook |
| 9 | Document Analysis | Regular weekly exercises from workbook |
| 10 | Survey Research & Interviewing | Regular weekly exercises from workbook |
| 11 | Data Collection: First Steps | Regular weekly exercises from workbook |
| 12 | Statistical Inference | Regular weekly exercises from workbook |
| 13 | Relationship btw two Variables | Regular weekly exercises from workbook |
| 14 | Multivariate Analysis | Regular weekly exercises from workbook |
| Resources |
| Required: 1-) Political Science Research Methods, (2016). (8th edition); Janet Buttolph Johnson, H.T. Reynolds, Jason D. Mycoff 2-) Working with Political Science Research Methods: Problems and Exercises, (2016). (4th edition); Jason D. Mycoff |
| Suggested Reading: Optional: Investigating the Social World: The Process and Practice of Research, Russell K. Schutt, 2015, 8th Edition, Sage Press. Additionally: 1-) Workbook 2-) Daily Newspapers 3-) Research Journals |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PC1. Students know the fundamental concepts, theories, research methods and analysis techniques used in the fields and sub-fields of Political Science and International relations. | X | |||||
| 2 | PC2. Students understand the political, economic, social, and cultural relations among political systems, international actors, states and non-state actors; analyzes the reasons for the issues and problems in these fields, develop skills for systematic and critical thinking for alternative solutions. | X | |||||
| 3 | PC3. Students of the program will be able to work at public and private institutions, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations. They will be able to involve in the foreign policy making, analysis, and implementation processes; manage project implementations, and shoulder responsibilities at different positions of decision-making processes. The multi-disciplinary perspective they have developed in the program facilitates following solution-oriented perspective at times of crisis, evaluating existing resolutions and developing new alternatives. | X | |||||
| 4 | PC4. Students will be able to conduct scientific research in the fields and sub-fields of political science and international relations, analyze the results and report the findings to stakeholders. | X | |||||
| 5 | PC5. Students will be able to conduct scientific research in the fields and sub-fields of political science and international relations, analyze the results and make scientific publications. | X | |||||
| 6 | PC6. Students will be able to work as group leader in public and private institutions, plan and administer events and activities. | ||||||
| 7 | PC7. As a result of development of critical thinking, students stay open to change and development; adopt never-ending learning principle to their life. | X | |||||
| 8 | PC8. Students use the appropriate oral and written language skills and adopt professional ethics in their communication while sharing results, analyses, and solution suggestions with colleagues and stakeholders | X | |||||
| 9 | PC9. Students use English language skills in research and fields of expertise; easily follow international developments and communicates with international stakeholders. | X | |||||
| 10 | PC10. Students use fundamental computer skills in communication with colleagues and stakeholders. | X | |||||
| 11 | PC11. Students will be able to lead decision-making mechanisms, involve in policy making and analysis processes, and manage negotiation processes in public and private institutions. | ||||||
| 12 | PC12. Students will be able to develop original and scientific solutions and knowledge in their fields of expertise, create projects and act as a consultant to decision-making mechanisms. | X | |||||
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 | 4 | 56 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 6 | 3 | 18 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 4 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 40 | 40 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 50 | 50 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 168 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(168/30) | 6 | |||||
| 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 SCIENCES | - | Spring Semester | 4+0 | 4 | 6 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Osman Zeki GÖKÇE |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Osman Zeki GÖKÇE |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | In the field of Research Methods and Techniques, research topics, preparation of research plan, assumptions, observation, question/questionnaire/survey, data collection and evaluation methods and research report are major topics to be studied. These major issues and underlying theoretical context will be focuses. The most important goal of this course is to ensure that students will be equipped with a scientific research mentality and that they would gain knowledge and necessary tools with conceptual, methodological and procedural aspects in any kind of research. Two main approaches in social sciences, qualitative and quantitative research methods will be presented. Thus, students would have enough base knowledge under which different methods are used, how they are used and interpreted. STATA applications, one of the most widely used among ready-made packages, will also be included to provide application skills and competency. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to Course,The Empirical Approach to Political Science,Beginning the Research Process: Identfying a Research Topic, Developing R.Q.s, Reviewing the Literature,The Building Blocks: Hypotheses, Concepts and Variables,Measurement in Research,Research Design,Sampling,Empirical Observation,Document Analysis,Survey Research & Interviewing,Data Collection: First Steps,Statistical Inference,Relationship btw two Variables,Multivariate Analysis. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Students grap basic concepts in research methods and techniques | 10, 16, 9 | C, G |
| 2. Students gain the ability to prepare a research report | 10, 9 | C, G |
| 3. Students understand the logic of deriving hypotheses | 10, 9 | C, G |
| 4. Students gain practical knowledge of survey and interview techniques | 10, 16, 9 | C, G |
| 5. Students acquire skills in data collection and usage from a variety of sources e.g. internet and the library | 10, 9 | C, G |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | C: Multiple-Choice Exam, G: Quiz |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Course | Regular weekly exercises from workbook |
| 2 | The Empirical Approach to Political Science | Regular weekly exercises from workbook |
| 3 | Beginning the Research Process: Identfying a Research Topic, Developing R.Q.s, Reviewing the Literature | Regular weekly exercises from workbook |
| 4 | The Building Blocks: Hypotheses, Concepts and Variables | Regular weekly exercises from workbook |
| 5 | Measurement in Research | Regular weekly exercises from workbook |
| 6 | Research Design | Regular weekly exercises from workbook |
| 7 | Sampling | Regular weekly exercises from workbook |
| 8 | Empirical Observation | Regular weekly exercises from workbook |
| 9 | Document Analysis | Regular weekly exercises from workbook |
| 10 | Survey Research & Interviewing | Regular weekly exercises from workbook |
| 11 | Data Collection: First Steps | Regular weekly exercises from workbook |
| 12 | Statistical Inference | Regular weekly exercises from workbook |
| 13 | Relationship btw two Variables | Regular weekly exercises from workbook |
| 14 | Multivariate Analysis | Regular weekly exercises from workbook |
| Resources |
| Required: 1-) Political Science Research Methods, (2016). (8th edition); Janet Buttolph Johnson, H.T. Reynolds, Jason D. Mycoff 2-) Working with Political Science Research Methods: Problems and Exercises, (2016). (4th edition); Jason D. Mycoff |
| Suggested Reading: Optional: Investigating the Social World: The Process and Practice of Research, Russell K. Schutt, 2015, 8th Edition, Sage Press. Additionally: 1-) Workbook 2-) Daily Newspapers 3-) Research Journals |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PC1. Students know the fundamental concepts, theories, research methods and analysis techniques used in the fields and sub-fields of Political Science and International relations. | X | |||||
| 2 | PC2. Students understand the political, economic, social, and cultural relations among political systems, international actors, states and non-state actors; analyzes the reasons for the issues and problems in these fields, develop skills for systematic and critical thinking for alternative solutions. | X | |||||
| 3 | PC3. Students of the program will be able to work at public and private institutions, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations. They will be able to involve in the foreign policy making, analysis, and implementation processes; manage project implementations, and shoulder responsibilities at different positions of decision-making processes. The multi-disciplinary perspective they have developed in the program facilitates following solution-oriented perspective at times of crisis, evaluating existing resolutions and developing new alternatives. | X | |||||
| 4 | PC4. Students will be able to conduct scientific research in the fields and sub-fields of political science and international relations, analyze the results and report the findings to stakeholders. | X | |||||
| 5 | PC5. Students will be able to conduct scientific research in the fields and sub-fields of political science and international relations, analyze the results and make scientific publications. | X | |||||
| 6 | PC6. Students will be able to work as group leader in public and private institutions, plan and administer events and activities. | ||||||
| 7 | PC7. As a result of development of critical thinking, students stay open to change and development; adopt never-ending learning principle to their life. | X | |||||
| 8 | PC8. Students use the appropriate oral and written language skills and adopt professional ethics in their communication while sharing results, analyses, and solution suggestions with colleagues and stakeholders | X | |||||
| 9 | PC9. Students use English language skills in research and fields of expertise; easily follow international developments and communicates with international stakeholders. | X | |||||
| 10 | PC10. Students use fundamental computer skills in communication with colleagues and stakeholders. | X | |||||
| 11 | PC11. Students will be able to lead decision-making mechanisms, involve in policy making and analysis processes, and manage negotiation processes in public and private institutions. | ||||||
| 12 | PC12. Students will be able to develop original and scientific solutions and knowledge in their fields of expertise, create projects and act as a consultant to decision-making mechanisms. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |