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Program of Psychology (English)

PSY213

RESEARCH METHODS II

Course Code
PSY213
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterThird Term (Fall)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Determine method knowledge at a level to follow the steps of a scientific research.
  2. Gain the knowledge of developing a measurement tool to be used for measurement and evaluation purposes.
  3. Can express the data obtained from a scientific research numerically by means of statistical programs.
  4. Be able to analyze a scientific research by considering ethical rules.
  5. Express the results of his scientific research in accordance with the APA style.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesYes(PSY112)
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsPSY112
Course DescriptionIn this course, students learn the process of scientific research and their corresponding applications. Different experimental designs (independent groups, repeated measures, complex designs), quasi-experimental designs, case studies and longitudinal studies are the main topics of the course.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to Research Methods
2nd Week PSY112 overview
3rd Week PSY112 overview
4th Week Experimental Methods I: Independent Groups Designs
5th Week Experimental Methods I: Independent Groups Designs
6th Week Experimental Methods II: Repeated Measures Designs
7th Week Experimental Methods II: Repeated Measures Designs
8th Week Mid-Term Exam
9th Week Experimental Methods III: Complex Designs
10th Week Experimental Methods III: Complex Designs
11th Week Applied Research I: Single Case Research Design
12th Week Applied Research II: Quasi-Experimental Design & Program Evaluation
13th Week Descriptive Statistics
14th Week Communication in Psychology
15th Week General Overview
Recommended or Required ReadingShaughnessy, J. J., Zechmeister, E. B. ve Zechmeister, J. S. (2014). Research methods in psychology (10. baskı). New York: McGraw-Hill.

Cozby, P. C. & Bates, S. C. (2015). Methods in behavioral research (12th edition). New York: McGraw-Hill.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Practice
  • Questions/Answers
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Quiz 3 30
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz 3 12 36
Individual or group work 1 30 30
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Project
Total Work Load153
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.1
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No

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