The aim of this course is to teach the scientific method and scientific approach in general before the students are exposed to the more specific methods used in psychology. For this purpose, history and philosophy of science at an introductory level is taught as well.
Course Content
This course contains; Ethics and responsibilities of scientists,Introduction,Rationality, truth, objectivity and realism,Brief history of ideas about truth,Debates about the rationality of science,Presuppositions of science,Presuppositions of science (cont.),Science's powers and limits,Deductive logic,Probability,Inductive logic and statistics,Parsimony and efficiency,Parsimony and efficiency (cont.),Conclusions.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Knowing the philosophical presuppositions of science
9
A
Knowing inductive and deductive logic at a basic level
9
A
Knowing the history of science at a basic level
9
A
Knowing scientific ethics and the resposibilities of scientists
9
A
Being conversant about the value and the rationality of science
9
A
Teaching Methods:
9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
0
Ethics and responsibilities of scientists
1
Introduction
2
Rationality, truth, objectivity and realism
3
Brief history of ideas about truth
4
Debates about the rationality of science
5
Presuppositions of science
6
Presuppositions of science (cont.)
7
Science's powers and limits
8
Deductive logic
9
Probability
10
Inductive logic and statistics
11
Parsimony and efficiency
12
Parsimony and efficiency (cont.)
14
Conclusions
Resources
Main textbook:
Potochnik, A., Colombo, M., & Wright, C. (2019). Recipes for Science: An Introduction to Scientific Methods and Reasoning. Routledge.
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.
X
10
Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.
X
11
Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
X
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.
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
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
INTRODUCTION to SCIENTIFIC THINKING
-
Fall Semester
3+0
3
3
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. Hasan Galip BAHÇEKAPILI
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assist.Prof. Hasan Galip BAHÇEKAPILI
Assistant(s)
Aim
The aim of this course is to teach the scientific method and scientific approach in general before the students are exposed to the more specific methods used in psychology. For this purpose, history and philosophy of science at an introductory level is taught as well.
Course Content
This course contains; Ethics and responsibilities of scientists,Introduction,Rationality, truth, objectivity and realism,Brief history of ideas about truth,Debates about the rationality of science,Presuppositions of science,Presuppositions of science (cont.),Science's powers and limits,Deductive logic,Probability,Inductive logic and statistics,Parsimony and efficiency,Parsimony and efficiency (cont.),Conclusions.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Knowing the philosophical presuppositions of science
9
A
Knowing inductive and deductive logic at a basic level
9
A
Knowing the history of science at a basic level
9
A
Knowing scientific ethics and the resposibilities of scientists
9
A
Being conversant about the value and the rationality of science
9
A
Teaching Methods:
9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
0
Ethics and responsibilities of scientists
1
Introduction
2
Rationality, truth, objectivity and realism
3
Brief history of ideas about truth
4
Debates about the rationality of science
5
Presuppositions of science
6
Presuppositions of science (cont.)
7
Science's powers and limits
8
Deductive logic
9
Probability
10
Inductive logic and statistics
11
Parsimony and efficiency
12
Parsimony and efficiency (cont.)
14
Conclusions
Resources
Main textbook:
Potochnik, A., Colombo, M., & Wright, C. (2019). Recipes for Science: An Introduction to Scientific Methods and Reasoning. Routledge.
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.
X
10
Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.
X
11
Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
X
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.
