Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RESEARCH METHODS in SOCIAL SCIENCES | SKY2142310 | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program | Perşembe 13:30-14:15 Perşembe 14:30-15:15 Perşembe 15:30-16:15 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Okan AKMEHMET |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Okan AKMEHMET |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | This course aims convey scientific research mentality to students and to ensure that they are equipped with and competent in conceptual, methodological and philosophical aspects of research. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Science - Social sciences: Basic concepts,Science and scientific research, being a researcher,Research process and theories,Research design,Measuring contructs,Reliability and Validity,Sampling,Survey method,Experimental research,Case research and interpretative research,Qualitative analysis,Quantitative analysis: descriptive statistics,Quantitative analysis: inferential statistics,Research ethics. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Explains basic concepts concerning research methods and techniques. | 10, 16, 19, 37, 9 | A |
| 2. Distinguishes between theory, concept, variable and hypothesis. | 16, 5, 9 | A |
| 3. Explains research design, quantitative and qualitative approaches. | 13, 2, 23, 37, 5, 6, 9 | A, E, F, G, H |
| 4. Designs research questions and problems. | 13, 6 | A, E, F |
| 5. Describes dependent and independent variables and the hypothesized relationships between variables. | 13, 6, 9 | A, E, F |
| 6. Describes and explains the differences of numerical and verbal methods. | 9 | A, E, F |
| 7. Explains important points in survey and interview techniques. | 17, 2, 5, 6 | F |
| 8. Interprets ethical principles in scientific research. | 10, 19, 20, 9 |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 17: Experimental Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 2: Project Based Learning Model, 20: Reverse Brainstorming Technique, 23: Concept Map Technique, 37: Computer-Internet Supported Instruction, 5: Cooperative Learning, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task, G: Quiz, H: Performance Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Science - Social sciences: Basic concepts | |
| 2 | Science and scientific research, being a researcher | Chapters 1 and 2 |
| 3 | Research process and theories | Chapters 3 and 4 |
| 4 | Research design | Chapter 5 |
| 5 | Measuring contructs | Chapter 6 |
| 6 | Reliability and Validity | Chapter 7 |
| 7 | Sampling | Chapter 8 |
| 8 | Survey method | Chapter 9 |
| 9 | Experimental research | Chapter 10 |
| 10 | Case research and interpretative research | Chapters 11 and 12 |
| 11 | Qualitative analysis | Chapter 13 |
| 12 | Quantitative analysis: descriptive statistics | Chapter 14 |
| 13 | Quantitative analysis: inferential statistics | Chapter 15 |
| 14 | Research ethics | Chapter 16 |
| Resources |
| Bhattacherjee, Anol. 2012. Social Science Research: Principles, Methods and Applications |
| Karasar, Niyazi. 2023. Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi: Kavramlar İlkeler Teknikler. 38th edition. Ankara: Nobel. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | 1. Students will know basic concepts and theories of both research and application in political science and public administration. | X | |||||
| 2 | 2. Students will be able to analyze facts about politics, political and constitutional systems, and public administration by taking different dimensions into account. They will also be able to understand the causes of new developments and problems in these fields, find solutions for these problems, and think systematically about them. | X | |||||
| 3 | 3. Students will be able to work in processes such as strategic planning, policy making, project productions, auditing, decision making, evaluation and implementation both in public and private sector, political parties, and non-governmental organizations. | X | |||||
| 4 | 4. Students will be able to deal with complexities stemming from natural or social systems and uncertainties about the facts and values. | X | |||||
| 5 | 5. Students will be able to take active roles in teams formed for producing solutions to the problems related to their own majors, manage activities through planning, and do academic research. | X | |||||
| 6 | 6. Students will be able to collect data in their own field, analyze these data by using technology effectively, and evaluate and critically interpret them. | X | |||||
| 7 | 7. Students will be able to use basic concepts and methods that the administrators would need in various fields such as economics, management, international relations, and communication. | X | |||||
| 8 | 8. Students will be able to use Turkish fluently and correctly in scientific and professional studies. They will also be able to read and understand at least one foreign language. | X | |||||
| 9 | 9. Being always open to learning, students will be able to evaluate the facts with a critical approach. | X | |||||
| 10 | 10. Students will be able to take responsibility in developing projects on voluntary basis and actively participate in them. | ||||||
| 11 | 11. Students will act with an ethical consciousness and have a respect for to human rights. They will be open to communication with people and able to work in cooperation. | X | |||||
| 12 | 12. Students will be able to constitute high performance structures in public and private institutions by using modern management methods and instruments. | ||||||
| 13 | 13. Students will be able to enable other groups and institutions to participate in policy-making processes, make decisions open to collaboration, and manage negotiation processes. | ||||||
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 | 15 | 3 | 45 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 14 | 5 | 70 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 1 | 10 | 10 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 150 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(150/30) | 5 | |||||
| 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 | SKY2142310 | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program | Perşembe 13:30-14:15 Perşembe 14:30-15:15 Perşembe 15:30-16:15 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Okan AKMEHMET |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Okan AKMEHMET |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | This course aims convey scientific research mentality to students and to ensure that they are equipped with and competent in conceptual, methodological and philosophical aspects of research. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Science - Social sciences: Basic concepts,Science and scientific research, being a researcher,Research process and theories,Research design,Measuring contructs,Reliability and Validity,Sampling,Survey method,Experimental research,Case research and interpretative research,Qualitative analysis,Quantitative analysis: descriptive statistics,Quantitative analysis: inferential statistics,Research ethics. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Explains basic concepts concerning research methods and techniques. | 10, 16, 19, 37, 9 | A |
| 2. Distinguishes between theory, concept, variable and hypothesis. | 16, 5, 9 | A |
| 3. Explains research design, quantitative and qualitative approaches. | 13, 2, 23, 37, 5, 6, 9 | A, E, F, G, H |
| 4. Designs research questions and problems. | 13, 6 | A, E, F |
| 5. Describes dependent and independent variables and the hypothesized relationships between variables. | 13, 6, 9 | A, E, F |
| 6. Describes and explains the differences of numerical and verbal methods. | 9 | A, E, F |
| 7. Explains important points in survey and interview techniques. | 17, 2, 5, 6 | F |
| 8. Interprets ethical principles in scientific research. | 10, 19, 20, 9 |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 17: Experimental Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 2: Project Based Learning Model, 20: Reverse Brainstorming Technique, 23: Concept Map Technique, 37: Computer-Internet Supported Instruction, 5: Cooperative Learning, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task, G: Quiz, H: Performance Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Science - Social sciences: Basic concepts | |
| 2 | Science and scientific research, being a researcher | Chapters 1 and 2 |
| 3 | Research process and theories | Chapters 3 and 4 |
| 4 | Research design | Chapter 5 |
| 5 | Measuring contructs | Chapter 6 |
| 6 | Reliability and Validity | Chapter 7 |
| 7 | Sampling | Chapter 8 |
| 8 | Survey method | Chapter 9 |
| 9 | Experimental research | Chapter 10 |
| 10 | Case research and interpretative research | Chapters 11 and 12 |
| 11 | Qualitative analysis | Chapter 13 |
| 12 | Quantitative analysis: descriptive statistics | Chapter 14 |
| 13 | Quantitative analysis: inferential statistics | Chapter 15 |
| 14 | Research ethics | Chapter 16 |
| Resources |
| Bhattacherjee, Anol. 2012. Social Science Research: Principles, Methods and Applications |
| Karasar, Niyazi. 2023. Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi: Kavramlar İlkeler Teknikler. 38th edition. Ankara: Nobel. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | 1. Students will know basic concepts and theories of both research and application in political science and public administration. | X | |||||
| 2 | 2. Students will be able to analyze facts about politics, political and constitutional systems, and public administration by taking different dimensions into account. They will also be able to understand the causes of new developments and problems in these fields, find solutions for these problems, and think systematically about them. | X | |||||
| 3 | 3. Students will be able to work in processes such as strategic planning, policy making, project productions, auditing, decision making, evaluation and implementation both in public and private sector, political parties, and non-governmental organizations. | X | |||||
| 4 | 4. Students will be able to deal with complexities stemming from natural or social systems and uncertainties about the facts and values. | X | |||||
| 5 | 5. Students will be able to take active roles in teams formed for producing solutions to the problems related to their own majors, manage activities through planning, and do academic research. | X | |||||
| 6 | 6. Students will be able to collect data in their own field, analyze these data by using technology effectively, and evaluate and critically interpret them. | X | |||||
| 7 | 7. Students will be able to use basic concepts and methods that the administrators would need in various fields such as economics, management, international relations, and communication. | X | |||||
| 8 | 8. Students will be able to use Turkish fluently and correctly in scientific and professional studies. They will also be able to read and understand at least one foreign language. | X | |||||
| 9 | 9. Being always open to learning, students will be able to evaluate the facts with a critical approach. | X | |||||
| 10 | 10. Students will be able to take responsibility in developing projects on voluntary basis and actively participate in them. | ||||||
| 11 | 11. Students will act with an ethical consciousness and have a respect for to human rights. They will be open to communication with people and able to work in cooperation. | X | |||||
| 12 | 12. Students will be able to constitute high performance structures in public and private institutions by using modern management methods and instruments. | ||||||
| 13 | 13. Students will be able to enable other groups and institutions to participate in policy-making processes, make decisions open to collaboration, and manage negotiation processes. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |