QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS

EDS430

Course Code: EDS430
Semester: -
Theory+Practice: 2 + 0
ECTS: 4

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Bachelor's Degree

Year of Study

Semester

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Gain insight into the qualitative research tradition
Prepare a research proposal regarding qualitative research.
Conduct research using qualitative research methods.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Description

Provides knowledge and understanding of the qualitative research process.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Scientific Research Paradigms
2^nd Week	Fundamentals of Qualitative Research/Comparison of Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods
3^rd Week	Planning Qualitative Research
4^th Week	Reliability and Validity in Qualitative Research
5^th Week	Some Principles of Researcher Behavior in Qualitative Research
6^th Week	Data Collection Methods in Qualitative Research. I. Interview
7^th Week	Data Collection Methods in Qualitative Research. II. Observation
8^th Week	Data Collection Methods in Qualitative Research. III. Document
9^th Week	Data Analysis in Qualitative Research
10^th Week	Case study
11^th Week	Retrospective and introspective studies
12^th Week	Writing Qualitative Research Results
13^th Week	Using Qualitative Research Results
14^th Week	Presentation of Research

Recommended or Required Reading

Creswell, J. W. (2013). Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing from Five Approaches. Sage Publications: New Jersey.
Merriam, S. B. (2013). Nitel Araştırma: Desen ve Uygulama için Bir Rehber. (Ed: Turan, S.). Nobel Yayınları: Ankara.
Miles, M, B., & Huberman, A. M. (1994). Qualitative data analysis: An expanded Sourcebook. (2nd ed). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publication.
Patton, M. Q. (1990). Qualitative evaluation and research methods. (2nd ed). Newbury Park, CA: Sage Publication.
Yıldırım, A. ve Şimşek, H. (2013). Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri (9. Baskı). Seçkin Yayıncılık: Ankara.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Discussion
Questions/Answers
Presentation
Problem Solving
Project

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	20
Project	1	30
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	2	2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work	1	14	14
Preparation for Final exam	1	16	16
Course hours	13	2	26
Preparation for Midterm exam	1	12	12
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	2	2
Homework	4	12	48
Total Work Load			120
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			4
ECTS Credit of the Course			4

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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