will learn the research paradigms and methods used in social sciences
will learn the quantitative research process
will learn the qualitative research process.
Mode of Delivery
Face to face
Prerequisites
No
Recommended Optional Programme Components
There is no recommended optional programme component for this course.
Course Description
This course aims to provide information on science, theory and research; scientific research methods; the place and function of research in social work; appropriate methods, measurement and measurement tools, data collection techniques and sampling in social work research; data processing and analysis in quantitative and qualitative research; use of computers in data processing and analysis; and writing a research report.
Course Contents
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Science and Research
2nd Week
The Place and Importance of Research in Social Work
3rd Week
Research Approaches (Paradigms)
4th Week
Research Methods and Designs
5th Week
Research Methods and Designs
6th Week
Research Design: Problem and Purpose
7th Week
Research Design: Importance, Assumptions, Limitations and Definitions
8th Week
Midterm
9th Week
Research Designs
10th Week
Qualitative research design
11th Week
Qualitative research design
12th Week
Quantitative research design
13th Week
Quantitative research design
14th Week
Ethics and Policy
15th Week
Current research approaches and evaluation
Recommended or Required Reading
Gürbüz, S., & Şahin, F. (2014). Sosyal bilimlerde araştırma yöntemleri. Ankara: Seçkin Yayıncılık, 271, 74-82.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lecture
Discussion
Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity
Percentage (%)
Mid-term
1
40
Total(%)
40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
