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Program of Psychology (English 30%)

PSİ112

RESEARCH METHODS I

Course Code
PSİ112
Semester
Second Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterSecond Term (Spring)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Determines method knowledge at a level to follow the steps of a scientific research.
  2. Gain the knowledge of developing a measurement tool to be used for measurement and evaluation purposes.
  3. Can express the data obtained from a scientific research numerically by means of statistical programs.
  4. Has the ability to use the library and online databases to manage his scientific research.
  5. Will be able to analyze a scientific research by considering ethical rules.
  6. Can express the results of his scientific research in accordance with the APA style.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionQuantitative Research Methods I course, students learn the process of scientific research and their corresponding applications. Scientific research to follow steps and guidelines used for doing research and writing research reports, the skills required to make research proposals, literature search, sample selection, experimental design, surveys, case studies and longitudinal studies are the main topics of the course.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to Research Methods
2nd Week What is science and how to conduct a scientific research?
3rd Week Ethics
4th Week Research Plan: Research question and literature review
5th Week Hypotheses and variables
6th Week Observation
7th Week Survey and sample
8th Week Mid-Term Exam
9th Week Experimental research: between subjects
10th Week Experimental research: within subjects
11th Week Experimental research: mixed design
12th Week Field study and small groups research
13th Week Semi-experimental research
14th Week Research proposal presentation
15th Week General Evaluation
Recommended or Required ReadingShaughnessy, J. J., Zechmeister, E. B., & Zechmeister, J. S. (2012). Research methods in psychology (9th ed.). Singapore: McGraw-Hill.
Çırakoğlu, O. C., Yeniçeri, Z., Kökdemir, D., Demirutku, K., Muratoğlu, B., Işın, G., & Sayın, P. (2011). Akademik yazım kuralları kitapçığı. Ankara: Başkent Üniversitesi.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • Project
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 10
Project 1 20
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 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 4 56
Preparation for Final exam 1 25 25
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 15 15
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 1 4 4
Project 1 4 4
Total Work Load151
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.03
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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