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Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
PD405Research MethodsCompulsory474
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
To demonstrate the knowledge of the process of a scientific research and how to prepare a scientific report.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1At the end of the course, students will be able to comment on basic concepts of scientific research
2discuss significance of scientific research according to social sciences
3explain scientific research methods
4comment on qualitative and quantitative researches, discuss similar and different aspects
5utilize data gathering methods and techniques
6apply hypothesis test
7comment on statistical findings
8making reference according to APA rules
9writing scientific research as report
Mode of Delivery
Normal Education
Prerequisites and co-requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
Basic concepts and principles of research methods; research process (identifying the problem, determining the problem and sample, data collection and analysis, interpreting the results); general features of data collection tools; data analysis and evaluation; access to articles, dissertations and databases; research models and types; basic paradigms in scientific research; quantitative and qualitative research patterns; sampling in qualitative research, data collection, data analysis; validity in qualitative research and security; review, evaluation and presentation of articles or theses; preparing a research report in accordance with the principles and ethics of research; action (action) research in education.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Orientation to class Distribution/Negotiation of Syllabus’ content Facilitators (Introduction to the Course and Territory)
2Introduction to Research and Scholarly Investigation
3Educational Research Problems and Questions
4Principles of Quantitative Research
5Overview of Strategies, Design Types, and Design Decisions  Ethical Considerations
6 Review of the Literature
7 Mid-term Exam
8Data Collection Implications and Sampling Strategies in Qualitative and Quantitative Research
9Research Analysis
10 Critiquing Research Methods
11Writing and Representations in both Quantitative and Qualitative Research
12Mixed Methods Research
13Writing & Evaluating Research Proposal
14Final Researech Paper and Presentation
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Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination111
Attending Lectures14456
Individual Study for Mid term Examination122
Individual Study for Final Examination30260
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)120
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