This course presents (1) the basic methodological information in the context of real research problems, (2) provides students with knowledge and skills about the data collection methods used in different fields of psychology, especially the experimental method, and (3) shows how to read and write research reports with a critical eye.
Course Content
This course contains; Explanation in Scientific Psychology,Research Methods: Observation and Correlation,Research Methods: Observation and Correlation,Research Methods: Introduction to Experimental Method,Research Methods: Experimental Designs,Article Reading and Discussion,MIDTERM EXAM,Factorial Designs of Experiments,Sampling, Type I and II Errors, Power analysis,ANOVA, Post Hoc Tests, Factorial ANOVA,Article Reading and Discussion,Ethics in Psychology Research, How to Read and Write Research Papers,Student project presentations,Student project presentations.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Understands the basic concepts in scientific psychology.
A, E
Conducts a literature review.
A, E
Comprehend the basic principles of experimental design.
A, E
Formulates and tests a hypothesis using experimental methods.
A, E
Criticizes experimental designs.
A, E
Conducts scientific research and reports the results in APA style.
A, E
Teaching Methods:
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Explanation in Scientific Psychology
Kantowitz (Part 1)
2
Research Methods: Observation and Correlation
Kantowitz (Part 2)
3
Research Methods: Observation and Correlation
Kantowitz (Part 2)
4
Research Methods: Introduction to Experimental Method
Kantowitz (Part 3)
5
Research Methods: Experimental Designs
Kantowitz (Part 7-10)
6
Article Reading and Discussion
The article to be read will be uploaded to the system by the instructor before the lesson.
7
MIDTERM EXAM
8
Factorial Designs of Experiments
Kantowitz (Part 8-10)
9
Sampling, Type I and II Errors, Power analysis
Lecture notes
10
ANOVA, Post Hoc Tests, Factorial ANOVA
Lecture notes
11
Article Reading and Discussion
The article to be read will be uploaded to the system by the instructor before the lesson.
12
Ethics in Psychology Research, How to Read and Write Research Papers
Kantowitz (Part 4)
13
Student project presentations
14
Student project presentations
Resources
Kantowitz, B. H., Roediger, H. L., & Elmes, D. G. (2016). Deneysel Psikoloj. Çev. Nurhan Er ve Yalçın Akın Duyan. Ankara: Nobel Yayınevi.
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.
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
3
Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.
4
Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
5
Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
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.
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.
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
0
0
0
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
0
0
0
General Exam
0
0
0
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
0
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(0/30)
0
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 in EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
-
Spring Semester
3+0
3
6
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. Aysu MUTLUTÜRK
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assist.Prof. Aysu MUTLUTÜRK
Assistant(s)
Aim
This course presents (1) the basic methodological information in the context of real research problems, (2) provides students with knowledge and skills about the data collection methods used in different fields of psychology, especially the experimental method, and (3) shows how to read and write research reports with a critical eye.
Course Content
This course contains; Explanation in Scientific Psychology,Research Methods: Observation and Correlation,Research Methods: Observation and Correlation,Research Methods: Introduction to Experimental Method,Research Methods: Experimental Designs,Article Reading and Discussion,MIDTERM EXAM,Factorial Designs of Experiments,Sampling, Type I and II Errors, Power analysis,ANOVA, Post Hoc Tests, Factorial ANOVA,Article Reading and Discussion,Ethics in Psychology Research, How to Read and Write Research Papers,Student project presentations,Student project presentations.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Understands the basic concepts in scientific psychology.
A, E
Conducts a literature review.
A, E
Comprehend the basic principles of experimental design.
A, E
Formulates and tests a hypothesis using experimental methods.
A, E
Criticizes experimental designs.
A, E
Conducts scientific research and reports the results in APA style.
A, E
Teaching Methods:
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Explanation in Scientific Psychology
Kantowitz (Part 1)
2
Research Methods: Observation and Correlation
Kantowitz (Part 2)
3
Research Methods: Observation and Correlation
Kantowitz (Part 2)
4
Research Methods: Introduction to Experimental Method
Kantowitz (Part 3)
5
Research Methods: Experimental Designs
Kantowitz (Part 7-10)
6
Article Reading and Discussion
The article to be read will be uploaded to the system by the instructor before the lesson.
7
MIDTERM EXAM
8
Factorial Designs of Experiments
Kantowitz (Part 8-10)
9
Sampling, Type I and II Errors, Power analysis
Lecture notes
10
ANOVA, Post Hoc Tests, Factorial ANOVA
Lecture notes
11
Article Reading and Discussion
The article to be read will be uploaded to the system by the instructor before the lesson.
12
Ethics in Psychology Research, How to Read and Write Research Papers
Kantowitz (Part 4)
13
Student project presentations
14
Student project presentations
Resources
Kantowitz, B. H., Roediger, H. L., & Elmes, D. G. (2016). Deneysel Psikoloj. Çev. Nurhan Er ve Yalçın Akın Duyan. Ankara: Nobel Yayınevi.
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.
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
3
Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.
4
Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
5
Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
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.
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.
14
They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.
