| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Master's Degree With Thesis |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 10 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Know the basic features of science and research definitions.
- Learn the stages in the research process, decides the problem area, and have the ability to search the literature and form hypotheses.
- Determine the research methods and choose the data collection method.
- Can prepare the data collection tool and make pre-test and pilot studies.
- Can make data analysis and data collection plan.
- Can decide on the study universe, determine the sample and draw the sample.
- Can apply the data analysis plan, make and write a research plan.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
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| Course Description | In this course, graduate students learn and apply scientific research methods in detail. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Definition and aims of science |
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2nd Week |
Basic features of science |
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3rd Week |
Basic characteristics of the research |
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4th Week |
Types of research |
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5th Week |
Stages in the research process |
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6th Week |
Deciding on the problem area |
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7th Week |
Literature review |
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8th Week |
Midterm |
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9th Week |
Deciding that you can solve the problem |
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10th Week |
Literature review again |
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11th Week |
Hypothesizing, determining the method, choosing the data collection technique |
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12th Week |
Preparing or choosing the purpose of data collection, making a data analysis plan |
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13th Week |
Making the data collection plan |
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14th Week |
Deciding on the study universe and determining how the sample will be selected |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | 1. Şencan, Hüner, Sosyal ve Davranışsal Bilimlerde Bilimsel Araştırma Sürecinin Temel Ögeleri, Seçkin Yayınları, 2007.
2. Lecture Notes
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
10 |
| Assignment |
1 |
10 |
| Total(%) |
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20 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
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20 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
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80 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
3 |
3 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
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| Individual or group work |
14 |
10 |
140 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
45 |
45 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
30 |
30 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
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| Final exam |
1 |
3 |
3 |
| Homework |
1 |
40 |
40 |
| Total Work Load | 303 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 10.1 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 10 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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