| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | SOS115 | Research Methods I | Compulsory | 1 | 1 | 6 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| First Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| The true purpose of this course is to acquaint the student with the research methods in social sciences and statistical analysis in generel. In this direction, the student will be thought to see how should a proper, consistent and empirical study in the field of political science looks like. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ahmed Hamza ALPAY |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Comprehend the method of quantitative research. | | 2 | Comprehend the method of qualitative research. | | 3 | Understands the research phases. | | 4 | Designs research pattern. |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Normal Education |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| None |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| None |
| Course Contents |
| The concepts, features, history, areas of use, comparison with the qualitative method, steps are given, examples of published researches using the method are discussed and a research draft is prepared that can apply the quantitative research method. This course includes technical issues such as the realization and reporting of a quantitative social research. |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Concepts of quantitative research method,
| | | | 2 | Characteristics of quantitative research method, | | | | 3 | History of quantitative research method, | | | | 4 | Use of quantitative research methods, | | | | 5 | Use of quantitative research methods, | | | | 6 | Comparison of qualitative research method with qualitative method, | | | | 7 | Steps of quantitative research method | | | | 8 | Midterm | | | | 9 | Examples of published research using the method
| | | | 10 | Examples of published research using the method | | | | 11 | Preparing a research proposal that can apply quantitative research method | | | | 12 | Preparing a research proposal that can apply quantitative research method | | | | 13 | Realization of social research | | | | 14 | Writing a report | | | | 15 | Writing a report | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| Böke K. 2014; Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri, Alfa Yay., İstanbul
Çelebi, N. 2004; Sosyoloji ve Metodoloji Yazıları, Anı Yayıncılık
Kuş, E. 2012; Nicel-Nitel Araştırma Teknikleri, Anı Yayıncılık
Neuman W. L. 2013; Toplumsal Araştırma Yöntemleri: Nitel ve Nicel Yaklaşımlar I-II, Yayınodası Yayıncılık
Güven, S. 2001; Toplumbiliminde Araştırma Yöntemleri, Bursa: Ezgi Kitabevi.
Creswell, J. 2014; Araştırma Deseni Nitel, Nicel ve Karma Yöntem Yaklaşımları, Eğiten Yayınları
Duverger, M. 2014; Toplum bilimlerinde Araştırma Yöntem ve Teknikleri, Cem Yayınevi, İstanbul
Cole, S. 1999; Sosyolojik Düşünme Yöntemi-Sosyoloji Bilimine Giriş (çev. B. Demirkol), Ankara: Vadi Yayınları.
Gökçe, B. 2012; Toplumsal Bilimlerde Araştırma, Savaş Yayınları. |
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | |
| Final Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | | Work Placement(s) | | None |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Attending Lectures | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Question-Answer | 30 | 2 | 60 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 7 | 2 | 14 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 30 | 2 | 60 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | | LO2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | | LO3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | | LO4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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