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ODYO102

RESEARCH METHODS

Course Code
ODYO102
Semester
Second Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterSecond Term (Spring)
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Designs the research by applying the scientific research steps for the given research question.
  2. Conducts a literature review in accordance with the given keyword and discusses the results verbally.
  3. Writes the purpose of the research, operational definition, and basic hypotheses in accordance with a given research question.
  4. Explains research methods in accordance with the determined hypotheses.
  5. Designs the population and sample of a scientific study for a given research hypothesis. Designs the population and sample of a scientific study for a given research hypothesis.
  6. Classify research methods and techniques by comparing them.
  7. Prepares and applies survey items in accordance with scientific steps.
  8. Lists the ethical principles and rules of scientific research in articles.
  9. Explains by comparing appropriate reference style and scientific writing rules by looking at the given sample articles.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThe Research Methods course aims to explain the steps of scientific research, starting with a research question, through literature review, developing hypotheses, defining/controlling variables, and gaining knowledge about research methods for testing hypotheses. It also aims to explain the steps of scientific research, up to and including sampling methods. Ethical violations and referencing in scientific research will be discussed. The differences between surveys and scales will be addressed, and the process of preparing a survey or adapting a scale will be explained. Experimental research designs will be explained in detail with examples. The writing of an article summary and report will be conducted based on this knowledge.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Course Introduction and Orientation
2nd Week What is Scientific Knowledge and Scientific Research? Discussion of Scientific Knowledge and Other Types of Knowledge
3rd Week Starting Research: Research Idea, Question, and Purpose. Sample Research Questions, Purpose Statements
4th Week Library Visit [Başkent University Library Website User Training]
5th Week Starting the Research: Theory, Hypothesis Development, Variable and Operational Definition
6th Week Data Collection Methods
7th Week Research Universe and Sample, Sampling Methods (Probability and Non-Probability Sampling Methods)
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Definition of Measurement, Error in Measurement, Characteristics of the Measurement Instrument, Validity and Reliability Analysis
10th Week Research Types (Cross-Sectional, Retrospective, Prospective Studies)
11th Week Scientific Research Methods: Descriptive Research - Observation/Interview, Content Analysis, Surveys
12th Week Scientific Research Methods: Descriptive Research - Correlational Studies
13th Week Experimental Research Designs (Parallel Group, Serial, Cross-Cross, Pretest-Posttest, Sequential Experimental Designs)
14th Week Research Ethics and Research Ethical Violations in the Process
15th Week Citing References and Plagiarism in Scientific Research. In-Text Referencing and Bibliography Writing Studies
Recommended or Required ReadingMeline, T. (2009). Research Primer for Communication Sciences and Disorders, Pearson.
Schiavetti, N. ve Metz, D.E. (2006). Evaluating Research in Communicative Disorders, 5th ed., Pearson.
Day, R.A. (2005). Bilimsel Makale Nasıl Yazılır? Nasıl Yayımlanır? 10.Bası. TUBİTAK yayınları.
Arıkan, R. (2017). Araştırma Yöntem ve Teknikleri. 3. Bası.Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Karasar, N. (2016). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi. 32. Bası. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Sümbüloğlu, V. ve Sümbüloğlu, K. (2016). Sağlık Bilimlerinde Araştırma Yöntemleri. 7.Basım. Ankara: Hatiboğlu Yayınları.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 2.5 35
Preparation for Final exam 1 22 22
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 16 16
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load120
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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