To be able to examine the research process (problem identification, data collection, data analysis and interpretation of results).
To review the main scientific research methods (experimental method, descriptive method etc.)
To learn the techniques of finding a research question, constructing a hypothesis, conceptualizing, operationalizing, measuring, data collection, data analysis, evaluating/interpreting data, and writing a report so that they can conduct research on a particular topic.
To be able to perform the hypothesis tests using PASW software through parametric and non-parametric statistical tests in the course.
Mode of Delivery
Face to face
Prerequisites
No
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course Description
At the end of this course, students; examines the research process (problem identification, data collection, data analysis and interpretation of results), reviews major scientific research methods (experimental method, descriptive method, etc.) learn the techniques of constructing, conceptualizing, operationalizing, measuring, data collection, data analysis, data evaluation/interpretation and report writing. In the course, it is demonstrated by using PASW software how to conduct the hypothesis tests through parametric and non-parametric statistical tests.
Course Contents
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Basic Concepts of Science and Research
2nd Week
Defining the Research Problem and Establishing a Hypothesis
3rd Week
Causality
4th Week
Conceptualization, Operationalization
5th Week
measuring
6th Week
Experimental Method and Descriptive Method
7th Week
Content Analysis, Field Research
8th Week
Midterm
9th Week
Sample Selection Logic
10th Week
Inferential Statistics: Parametric Tests I
11th Week
Inferential Statistics: Parametric Tests II
12th Week
Non-Parametric Tests
13th Week
Research Design and Statistical Test Selection
14th Week
Bibliography, Ethical Violations and Plagiarism
Recommended or Required Reading
Gürbüz, S. ve Şahin, F. 2016. Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri. Seçkin Kitabevi.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lecture
Questions/Answers
Case Study
Project
Report Preparation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity
Percentage (%)
Mid-term
1
30
Project
1
20
Other
1
10
Total(%)
60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
