| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Associate Degree |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 5 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Will be able to explain basic principles of scientific research,
- Will be able to explain the types of scientific research,
- Will be able to explain the steps of the scientific research,
- Will be able to explain research ethics.
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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 | This course covers the fundamental stages and methods of the scientific research process. Students gain knowledge on defining research problems, conducting literature reviews, formulating hypotheses, data collection methods, sampling techniques, and research models. Additionally, the course aims to raise awareness about qualitative and quantitative research approaches and scientific research ethics. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Basic Concepts: Scientific Research and Its Importance, The Place and Importance of Technology in Scientific Research, Research Education |
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2nd Week |
Preparing a Scientific Project Proposal: Problem, Purpose, Significance, Hypotheses, Definitions, Documentation |
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3rd Week |
Literature Review |
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4th Week |
Research Proposal Development Stages: Defining the Problem |
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5th Week |
Research Model: Screening Studies / Trial Studies |
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6th Week |
Screening Studies / Trial Studies |
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7th Week |
Universe-Sampling, Sampling Methods I |
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8th Week |
Mid-term exam |
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9th Week |
Universe-Sampling, Sampling Methods II |
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10th Week |
Data Collection Tools Survey, Observation etc. |
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11th Week |
Measurement Tool Adaptation Process |
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12th Week |
Qualitative Studies |
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13th Week |
Quantitative Studies |
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14th Week |
Scientific Research Ethics |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | 1. Büyüköztürk, Ş., Aygün, Ö., Çakmak, E. ve Karadeniz, Ş. (2016). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık, Ankara.
2. Kıncal, R. ve Şahin, Ç. (2022). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Nobel Akademi Yayıncılık, Ankara.
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Practice
- Questions/Answers
- Presentation
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
30 |
| Quiz |
3 |
20 |
| Total(%) |
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50 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
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50 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
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50 |
| 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 |
2 |
2 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
3 |
5 |
15 |
| Individual or group work |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
25 |
25 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
25 |
25 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
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| Final exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Homework |
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| Total Work Load | 153 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 5.1 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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