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Ph.D. on Primary School Mathematics Education

MTE723

ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODS

Course Code
MTE723
Semester
First Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelDoctorate Of Science
Year of Study1
SemesterFirst Term (Fall)
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Comprehend the basic principles in quantitative research,
  2. Know different research types,
  3. Comprehend the ways in developing, revising and testing a research question,
  4. Relate the research question with the relevant statistical analysis,
  5. Prepare a research proposal.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsStatistics
Course DescriptionThe main objective of this course is to help educational researchers develop a foundational understanding of quantitative research methods, to equip them with the skills to evaluate research reports, and to build the ability to design a research study.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week The nature of research. Ways of acquiring knowledge, types of research, and general research methods.
2nd Week The purpose of research, the problem, the research question, and the characteristics of a good research question.
3rd Week Types of variables in research. The meaning of a research hypothesis.
4th Week Research and ethics. Fundamental ethical principles.
5th Week Literature review and its methods.
6th Week Sampling methods. External validity in research.
7th Week Types of measurement tools. Cognitive and affective instruments.
8th Week The use of statistics in research. Descriptive and inferential statistics.
9th Week The validity and reliability of scores obtained from instruments.
10th Week Internal validity of research and influencing factors.
11th Week Data analysis and reporting of analysis results.
12th Week Experimental methods.
13th Week Correlational and comparative research.
14th Week Field surveys.
15th Week General assessment.
Recommended or Required ReadingBaykul, Y. (2010). Eğitimde ve Psikolojide Ölçme. Ankara:Pegem Akademi
Büyüköztürk, Ş. (2008). Sosyal Bilimler İçin Veri Analiz El Kitabı. Ankara:Pegem Akademi
Kuş, E. (2007). Nicel - Nitel Araştırma Teknikleri. Ankara:Anı Yayınevi
Frankel, J.R. &Wallen N.E. (2009). How to Design and Evaluate Research in Education. (7th ed). Boston: McGraw Hill
Karasar, N. (2004). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi, Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, Ankara.
Kurbanoğlu, S. (2004) Kaynak Gösterme El Kitabı Ankara: UNAK
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Project
  • Report Preparation
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 20
Project 1 40
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
Individual or group work 13 10 130
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 13 3 39
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Project 1 62 62
Take-home 1 25 25
Total Work Load300
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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