TECHNIC AND ETHIC OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

LAW627

Course Type

Compulsory Course

Course Level

Doctorate Of Science

Year of Study

Semester

Second Term (Spring)

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Classify researches. Define the research problem.
Determines the research pattern appropriate to the problem. Select the sampling method and data collection tool appropriate to the research pattern.
Applies data collection processes and techniques.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Description

Recognize the steps and basic concepts of scientific research process

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	General introduction of the course
2^nd Week	Introduction to research: Ways of knowing, definition of research, classification of research and ethics
3^rd Week	Defining the research problem: Variable types
4^th Week	The aim of the research, research question, hypotheses, counts, limitations and definitions
5^th Week	Sampling methods
6^th Week	Screening, Causal-Comparative and Correlational patterns
7^th Week	Experimental patterns
8^th Week	Midterm
9^th Week	Internal validity and external validity
10^th Week	Situation and action research
11^th Week	Process and techniques of data collection
12^th Week	Process and techniques of data collection
13^th Week	reporting
14^th Week	Examination of scientific articles and thesis
15^th Week	Examination of scientific articles and thesis
16^th Week	General evaluation

Recommended or Required Reading

Gadamer, H., Hermeneutik

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	30
Assignment	1	30
Total(%)		60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		40
Total(%)		100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam	1	2	2
Preparation for Quiz	4	7	28
Individual or group work	14	5	70
Preparation for Final exam	1	60	60
Course hours	14	3	42
Preparation for Midterm exam	1	45	45
Laboratory (including preparation)	14	0	0
Final exam	1	3	3
Homework	4	50	200
Total Work Load			450
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			15
ECTS Credit of the Course			15

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)