Given the importance of science in everyone’s life, from medical reasons to emotional to financial ones, it is paramount that we develop the skills to critically evaluate the existing information that is presented to us “based on science”. The goal of the course is for you to be able to understand some of the basic components of a process of scientific inquiry, a process that includes a substantial amount of quantitative reasoning. You will develop critical quantitative thinking skills, and improve your ability to either embark in your own scientific research or be better prepared to evaluate the science that is presented to you.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction ,Four Bold Claims,A Brief History of Truth,Science's Contested Rationality,Science's Presuppositions,Science's Powers and Limits,Deductive Logic,Probability,Inductive Logic and Statistics,Parsimony and Efficiency,Case Studies,Ethics and Responsibilities,Science Education,Conclusion and Evaluation.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Explain the history of science and the development of scientific thought.
Hugh G. Gauch, Jr. (2012). Scientific Method in Brief. Cambridge University Press.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields.
X
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
X
3
Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.
X
4
Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
X
5
Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
X
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
X
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
X
8
Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language.
X
9
They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings.
10
Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.
11
Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
12
Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools.
13
Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice.
X
14
They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.
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
3
42
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
0
0
0
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
25
25
General Exam
1
30
30
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
97
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(97/30)
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
INTRODUCTION to SCIENTIFIC THINKING
-
Fall Semester
3+0
3
3
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Prof.Dr. Gökhan MALKOÇ
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof.Dr. Gökhan MALKOÇ
Assistant(s)
Aim
Given the importance of science in everyone’s life, from medical reasons to emotional to financial ones, it is paramount that we develop the skills to critically evaluate the existing information that is presented to us “based on science”. The goal of the course is for you to be able to understand some of the basic components of a process of scientific inquiry, a process that includes a substantial amount of quantitative reasoning. You will develop critical quantitative thinking skills, and improve your ability to either embark in your own scientific research or be better prepared to evaluate the science that is presented to you.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction ,Four Bold Claims,A Brief History of Truth,Science's Contested Rationality,Science's Presuppositions,Science's Powers and Limits,Deductive Logic,Probability,Inductive Logic and Statistics,Parsimony and Efficiency,Case Studies,Ethics and Responsibilities,Science Education,Conclusion and Evaluation.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Explain the history of science and the development of scientific thought.
Hugh G. Gauch, Jr. (2012). Scientific Method in Brief. Cambridge University Press.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields.
X
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
X
3
Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.
X
4
Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
X
5
Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
X
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
X
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
X
8
Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language.
X
9
They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings.
10
Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.
11
Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
12
Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools.
13
Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice.
X
14
They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.
