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EDS430

QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS

Course Code
EDS430
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Gain insight into the qualitative research tradition
  2. Prepare a research proposal regarding qualitative research.
  3. Conduct research using qualitative research methods.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionProvides knowledge and understanding of the qualitative research process.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Scientific Research Paradigms
2nd Week Fundamentals of Qualitative Research/Comparison of Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods
3rd Week Planning Qualitative Research
4th Week Reliability and Validity in Qualitative Research
5th Week Some Principles of Researcher Behavior in Qualitative Research
6th Week Data Collection Methods in Qualitative Research. I. Interview
7th Week Data Collection Methods in Qualitative Research. II. Observation
8th Week Data Collection Methods in Qualitative Research. III. Document
9th Week Data Analysis in Qualitative Research
10th Week Case study
11th Week Retrospective and introspective studies
12th Week Writing Qualitative Research Results
13th Week Using Qualitative Research Results
14th Week Presentation of Research
Recommended or Required ReadingCreswell, J. W. (2013). Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing from Five Approaches. Sage Publications: New Jersey.
Merriam, S. B. (2013). Nitel Araştırma: Desen ve Uygulama için Bir Rehber. (Ed: Turan, S.). Nobel Yayınları: Ankara.
Miles, M, B., & Huberman, A. M. (1994). Qualitative data analysis: An expanded Sourcebook. (2nd ed). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publication.
Patton, M. Q. (1990). Qualitative evaluation and research methods. (2nd ed). Newbury Park, CA: Sage Publication.
Yıldırım, A. ve Şimşek, H. (2013). Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri (9. Baskı). Seçkin Yayıncılık: Ankara.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
  • Problem Solving
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 20
Project 1 30
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 1 14 14
Preparation for Final exam 1 16 16
Course hours 13 2 26
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 12 12
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 4 12 48
Total Work Load120
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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