The aim of this course is to introduce the experimental method in psychology. Students are lectured on the special issues, terms, and techniques related to experimentation and are required to do practical applications related to each topic. The final project is a group project that involves designing and conducting their own experiment and writing a research paper including their preliminary results. The students gain experience in designing an experiment, data collection, data entry and analysis, and writing a research report.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction to the course,Fundamentals of research,Research ethics,Experimental study examples,Experimental designs and control techniques,STEP 1: Literature search, determination of the research question and the hypotheses,STEP 1: Literature search, determination of the research question and the hypotheses,STEP 2- Design of the study and preparation of the materials,STEP 2- Design of the study and preparation of the materials,STEP 3: Application of the procedure and collection of preliminary data,STEP 4: Writing the research report.,STEP 4: Writing the research report.,STEP 5: Presentation of the study,STEP 5: Presentation of the study.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
The aim of this course is to introduce the experimental method in psychology. Students are lectured on the special issues, terms, and techniques related to experimentation and are required to do practical applications related to each topic. The final project is a group project that involves designing and conducting their own experiment and writing a research paper including their preliminary results. The students gain experience in designing an experiment, data collection, data entry and analysis, and writing a research report.
STEP 1: Literature search, determination of the research question and the hypotheses
7
STEP 1: Literature search, determination of the research question and the hypotheses
8
STEP 2- Design of the study and preparation of the materials
9
STEP 2- Design of the study and preparation of the materials
10
STEP 3: Application of the procedure and collection of preliminary data
11
STEP 4: Writing the research report.
12
STEP 4: Writing the research report.
13
STEP 5: Presentation of the study
24
STEP 5: Presentation of the study
Resources
Articles and book chapters related to the topic of the experiment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
RESEARCH in EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
-
Spring 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
Elective
Course Coordinator
Assoc.Prof. Simay İKİER
Name of Lecturer(s)
Res.Assist. Ecehan FINDIK
Assistant(s)
Aim
The aim of this course is to introduce the experimental method in psychology. Students are lectured on the special issues, terms, and techniques related to experimentation and are required to do practical applications related to each topic. The final project is a group project that involves designing and conducting their own experiment and writing a research paper including their preliminary results. The students gain experience in designing an experiment, data collection, data entry and analysis, and writing a research report.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction to the course,Fundamentals of research,Research ethics,Experimental study examples,Experimental designs and control techniques,STEP 1: Literature search, determination of the research question and the hypotheses,STEP 1: Literature search, determination of the research question and the hypotheses,STEP 2- Design of the study and preparation of the materials,STEP 2- Design of the study and preparation of the materials,STEP 3: Application of the procedure and collection of preliminary data,STEP 4: Writing the research report.,STEP 4: Writing the research report.,STEP 5: Presentation of the study,STEP 5: Presentation of the study.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
The aim of this course is to introduce the experimental method in psychology. Students are lectured on the special issues, terms, and techniques related to experimentation and are required to do practical applications related to each topic. The final project is a group project that involves designing and conducting their own experiment and writing a research paper including their preliminary results. The students gain experience in designing an experiment, data collection, data entry and analysis, and writing a research report.
STEP 1: Literature search, determination of the research question and the hypotheses
7
STEP 1: Literature search, determination of the research question and the hypotheses
8
STEP 2- Design of the study and preparation of the materials
9
STEP 2- Design of the study and preparation of the materials
10
STEP 3: Application of the procedure and collection of preliminary data
11
STEP 4: Writing the research report.
12
STEP 4: Writing the research report.
13
STEP 5: Presentation of the study
24
STEP 5: Presentation of the study
Resources
Articles and book chapters related to the topic of the experiment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
X
14
They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.
