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TUSE253

RESEARCH METHODS

Course Code
TUSE253
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Determine the subject and the question of scientific research,
  2. Research the literature, collect data,
  3. Collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data,
  4. Identify strengths and weakness aspects of research methods and techniques,
  5. Develop a research proposal, write research report, and present.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionTo fulfill the students with the qualifications of scientific research making.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Philosophy, science, research, and community ties
2nd Week Scientific research the topic and problem determination
3rd Week Screening a subject for scientific research; Library and online literature
4th Week Research methods and techniques
5th Week Research data collection
6th Week Where the data is collected, the population and sampling
7th Week How to gather data, techniques
8th Week Mid-term
9th Week What, how to measure the variables, measuring and scales
10th Week SPSS Data coding and passing
11th Week Finding, evaluation and inference
12th Week Research the format of the rules of writing and research, the introduction of scientific research
13th Week Student presentations
14th Week Student presentations
Recommended or Required Readingİrfan Erdoğan (2011), Pozitivist Metodoloji, Erk Yayınları, Ankara.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Project
  • Presentation
  • Questions/Answers
  • Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Project 1 25
Total(%) 55
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 55
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 45
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
Preparation for Final exam 1 50 50
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 50 50
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Presentation (including preperation) 1 5 5
Total Work Load152
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.06
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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