Master's of Curriculum and Instruction with Thesis
EPÖ674
RESEARCH METHODS AND ETHICS
Course Code
EPÖ674
Semester
Second Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
9
Course Type
Compulsory Course
Course Level
Master's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study
1
Semester
Second Term (Spring)
ECTS
9
Name of Lecturer(s)
-
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, the students;
Explain the scientific approaches that the research based on
Know the steps of scientific research.
Write hypothesis according to the objective of the study.
Collect data using data collection tools appropriate to the study
Developing solutions based on the conclusions of the problems.
Mode of Delivery
Face to face
Prerequisites
No
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course Description
The aim of this course is for students to acquire fundamental concepts, principles, and ethics related to scientific research; qualitative and quantitative research methods and models; stages of the scientific method; research process, including problem definition, sampling, data collection techniques, data analysis, findings, interpretation, discussion, conclusions, and recommendations. Additionally, it seeks to establish an understanding of the relationship between scientific research and ethics, ethical rules related to scientific research, ethical guidelines for scientific publications, unethical behaviors in science, their causes, and ways to prevent them.
Course Contents
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Week 1: Basic concepts related to scientific research.
2nd Week
Week 2: Research problem.
3rd Week
Week 3: Research problem and research questions.
4th Week
Week 4: Method: Characteristics of qualitative and quantitative research.
5th Week
Week 5: Sampling/participant selection, data collection tools.
6th Week
Week 6: Data analysis, validity, and reliability.
7th Week
Week 7: Qualitative research designs in education: Case study.
8th Week
Week 8:
9th Week
Week 9 :Qualitative research designs in education: Action research.
10th Week
Week:10 Qualitative research designs in education: Teaching experiment.
11th Week
Week:11 Qualitative research designs in education: Phenomenology.
12th Week
Week:12 Reporting research.
13th Week
Week:13 Reporting research.
14th Week
Week:14 Scientific ethics.
15th Week
Week: 15 Scientific ethics.
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Problem Solving
Other
Report Preparation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity
Percentage (%)
Mid-term
1
40
Other
1
60
Total(%)
100
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
