evaluate the articles they read by considering scientific research methodologies,
prepare a research proposal,
elate the necessary statistical analyses with the research question,
understand when and for which purposes mixed method research is used.
Mode of Delivery
Face to face
Prerequisites
No
Recommended Optional Programme Components
No
Course Description
This course has been designed for students who are in preparation of writing dissertation and took a research course before. In this course, students will evaluate the research articles which are related to their dissertation topic. Students will also design the methodology of a research study and address the research question by considering necessary statistical analyses. Students will prepare reflective papers about the research articles they read before.
Course Contents
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
The nature of research, Research methods and types of research, The ways of reaching to knowledge
2nd Week
The purpose of research, Research problem, Research question, Characteristics of qualified research question
3rd Week
Variables in research, Types of hypothesis, Relation between hypothesis and statictis
4th Week
Ethics and Research, Basic ethical principals
5th Week
Locating and Reviewing The Literature
6th Week
Methods of Sampling
7th Week
The use of measurement instruments in research, Processing the data collected by measuring instrument and technical characteristics of measuring instruments, The quality of instruments, Criterian and norm- referenced instruments
8th Week
Validity and reliability of test scores
9th Week
Validity and reliability of test scores (cont.)
10th Week
Internal validity, Threats to internal validity, The ways of minimizing threats to internal validity
11th Week
Approaches to Qualitative Research and Mixed Methods
12th Week
Quantitative Research: Experimental Methods and Related Statistics
13th Week
Quantitative Research: Correlational and Causal Comparative Research and Related Statistics
14th Week
Quantitative Research: Survey Research and Related Statistics
Recommended or Required Reading
Frankel, J.R., Wallen, N.E. (2009). How to Design and Evaluate Research in Education. Boston:McGraw Hill
Guide to APA Citations and Format
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lecture
Questions/Answers
Problem Solving
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(%)
