This course presents a reader-friendly introduction to the basic principles of scientific methods of research. This course focuses on a specific step in the research process, providing perspectives in experimental research as well as non-experimental approaches such as ex-post facto research, correlational research, and survey research. Briefly, the aim of the course is to provide students a familiarity with and understanding of various research methods in the behavioral sciences and mathematical procedures applied to these methods.
Course Content
This course contains; Scientific method,Psychology and ethics,Research methods 1 (Genel tanım),Research methods 2,Qualitative - quantative research,Survey,Survey 2,Experimental methods 1: What are them?,Experimental methods 2: How to report them?,Reliability - validity,Statistical concepts,Descriptive statistics,Inferential statistics,Review.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Describe the scientific approach to the study of psychological phenomena.
10, 16, 6, 9
A
2. Apply the ethical principles that govern research in psychology.
10, 16, 6, 9
A
3. Experience to conduct a literature search using peer-reviewed sources.
10, 16, 6, 9
A
4. Acquire the key concepts in research design including operational definitions, variables, reliability, validity, and sampling procedures.
10, 16, 6, 9
A
5. Explain the strengths and limitations of research designs used in psychology.
10, 16, 6, 9
A
6. Draw valid conclusions from empirical evidence with an awareness of the limits of various research methods.
10, 14, 16, 6, 9
A
7. To be familiar with APA style.
10, 13, 14, 16, 2, 6, 9
A, E
8. Get familiar with the basic concepts of the statistics that is used in psychology.
10, 16, 6, 9
A
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 2: Project Based Learning Model, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Scientific method
Research Methods in Psychology - Part 1
2
Psychology and ethics
Research Methods in Psychology - Part 1
3
Research methods 1 (Genel tanım)
4
Research methods 2
5
Qualitative - quantative research
Research Methods in Psychology - Part 2
6
Survey
Research Methods in Psychology - Part 2
7
Survey 2
8
Experimental methods 1: What are them?
How to Design and Report Experiments - Part 1
9
Experimental methods 2: How to report them?
How to Design and Report Experiments - Part 3
10
Reliability - validity
11
Statistical concepts
How to Design and Report Experiments - Part 2
12
Descriptive statistics
How to Design and Report Experiments - Part 2
13
Inferential statistics
How to Design and Report Experiments - Part 2
14
Review
Resources
How to Design and Report Experiments by Andy Field; Statistics Without Maths for Psychology by Christine P. Dancey and John Reidy; Research Methods in Psychology
by John J Shaughnessy , Eugene B Zechmeister and Jeanne S Zechmeister
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.
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.
X
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.
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
3
42
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
3
8
24
Term Project
1
40
40
Presentation of Project / Seminar
1
4
4
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
25
25
General Exam
1
30
30
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
165
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(165/30)
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 PSYCHOLOGY
-
Fall Semester
3+0
3
6
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
English
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
This course presents a reader-friendly introduction to the basic principles of scientific methods of research. This course focuses on a specific step in the research process, providing perspectives in experimental research as well as non-experimental approaches such as ex-post facto research, correlational research, and survey research. Briefly, the aim of the course is to provide students a familiarity with and understanding of various research methods in the behavioral sciences and mathematical procedures applied to these methods.
Course Content
This course contains; Scientific method,Psychology and ethics,Research methods 1 (Genel tanım),Research methods 2,Qualitative - quantative research,Survey,Survey 2,Experimental methods 1: What are them?,Experimental methods 2: How to report them?,Reliability - validity,Statistical concepts,Descriptive statistics,Inferential statistics,Review.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Describe the scientific approach to the study of psychological phenomena.
10, 16, 6, 9
A
2. Apply the ethical principles that govern research in psychology.
10, 16, 6, 9
A
3. Experience to conduct a literature search using peer-reviewed sources.
10, 16, 6, 9
A
4. Acquire the key concepts in research design including operational definitions, variables, reliability, validity, and sampling procedures.
10, 16, 6, 9
A
5. Explain the strengths and limitations of research designs used in psychology.
10, 16, 6, 9
A
6. Draw valid conclusions from empirical evidence with an awareness of the limits of various research methods.
10, 14, 16, 6, 9
A
7. To be familiar with APA style.
10, 13, 14, 16, 2, 6, 9
A, E
8. Get familiar with the basic concepts of the statistics that is used in psychology.
10, 16, 6, 9
A
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 2: Project Based Learning Model, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Scientific method
Research Methods in Psychology - Part 1
2
Psychology and ethics
Research Methods in Psychology - Part 1
3
Research methods 1 (Genel tanım)
4
Research methods 2
5
Qualitative - quantative research
Research Methods in Psychology - Part 2
6
Survey
Research Methods in Psychology - Part 2
7
Survey 2
8
Experimental methods 1: What are them?
How to Design and Report Experiments - Part 1
9
Experimental methods 2: How to report them?
How to Design and Report Experiments - Part 3
10
Reliability - validity
11
Statistical concepts
How to Design and Report Experiments - Part 2
12
Descriptive statistics
How to Design and Report Experiments - Part 2
13
Inferential statistics
How to Design and Report Experiments - Part 2
14
Review
Resources
How to Design and Report Experiments by Andy Field; Statistics Without Maths for Psychology by Christine P. Dancey and John Reidy; Research Methods in Psychology
by John J Shaughnessy , Eugene B Zechmeister and Jeanne S Zechmeister
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.
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.
X
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.
