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Program of Sociology (Turkish)

SOC325

QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS IN SOCIAL SCIENCES

Course Code
SOC325
Semester
Fifth Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study3
SemesterFifth Term (Fall)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Distinguish the situations that require the quantitative research method to be followed. methodology.
  2. Formulate research by following the quantitative research method.
  3. Compare different quantitative research designs.
  4. Collect data by using quantitative research techniques suitable for the research problem.
  5. Make inferences and predictions by analyzing the data to be used in the reporting of the field research.
  6. Act in accordance with both research and publication ethics during the research process.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionAt the end of this course, it is aimed that students will have knowledge about the importance of research in social sciences, how the design process of a research takes place and quantitative research methods, and to experience the scientific research process practically through a research project. Within the scope of this course, students will be able to prepare a quantitative research proposal in a subject and have knowledge of the basic analyzes that will be included in the final report of the field research.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week What is Research?
2nd Week Quantitative and Qualitative Research Designs
3rd Week Preparing a Research Proposal
4th Week Literature Review
5th Week Steps of Research 1: Problem Definition, Aim, Significance, Limitations, and Approaches
6th Week Methodology: Research Type, Population, Sampling, and Questionnaire Design as a Research Technique
7th Week Mid-term Exam
8th Week Different Theoretical Approaches in Sociology: Macro and Micro Theories (Functionalism, Conflict Theory, and Symbolic Interactionism)
9th Week Methodological Approaches: Positivism and Interpretivism
10th Week Feminist and Post-modernist Research
11th Week Data Analysis with SPSS
12th Week Interpretation of Tables
13th Week Findings and Discussion
14th Week Writing Conclusion and Recommendations
15th Week Student Presentations
Recommended or Required ReadingAtaöv, T. (1982). Bilimsel Araştırma El Kitabı. Ankara: Savaş Yayınları.
Aziz, A. (1990). Araştırma Yöntemleri Teknikleri ve İletişim. Ankara: İletişim Araştırmaları Derneği Yayınları No:3.
Baykan, S. (1993). Sosyolojide Yöntem Tartışmaları. İstanbul: Sümer Kitabevi.
Blalock, M. (1971). Methodology in Social Research. London: McGraw-Hill.
Chalmers, A. (1990). Bilim Dedikleri. Ankara: Vadi Yayınları.
Creswell, J.W. (2009). Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches. London: Sage.
Descamp, P. (1965). Deneysel Sosyoloji. İstanbul: Remzi Kitabevi.
Duverger, M. (1986). Metodoloji Açısından Sosyal Bilimlere Giriş. Çev. Ünsal Oksay, 3. Baskı, Ankara: Bilgi Yayınları.
Gökçe, B. (2016). Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma. Ankara: Savaş Yayınları.
Kaptan, S. (1983). Bilimsel Araştırma Teknikleri. Ankara.
Karasar, N. (1976). Araştırmalarda Rapor Hazırlama Yöntemi. Ankara: Pars Matbaacılık.
Karasar, N. (1991 a). Araştırmalarda Rapor Hazırlama. Ankara: V. Basım.
Karasar, N. (1991 b). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi: Kavramlar, İlkeler ve Teknikler. Ankara.
Kasapoğlu, A. (2022). Sosyolojide Karma Desen Araştırmalar. Ankara: Yeni Dünya Yayınları.
Keleş, R. (1976). Toplumbilimlerinde Araştırma ve Yöntem. Ankara: TODAİE Yayını.
Korum, U. (1991). Sosyal Bilimlerde İstatistik.
Neuman, W.L. (2007). Basics of Social Research: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
Sümbüloğlu, K. (1978). Sağlık Bilimlerinde Araştırma Teknikleri ve İstatistik. Ankara: Matis Yayınları.
Sencer, M. & Sencer, Y. (1978). Toplumsal Araştırmalarda Yöntem Bilim. Ankara: TODAİE Yayınları No: 172.
Tütengil, C.O. (1969). Sosyal İlimlerde Araştırma ve Metod. İstanbul Üniversitesi Yayınları.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Practice 1 20
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz 1 5 5
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 40 40
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 0 0 0
Total Work Load152
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.06
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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