| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | SB405B | Scientific Research Methods and Techniques | Compulsory | 4 | 7 | 6 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| First Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| With this course, when they graduate, they will have information about what scientific knowledge is, scientific research and methods. It improves independent and scientific thinking ability. Gains the ability to conduct scientific research. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Prof. Dr. Hayriye ŞENGÜN |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Gain knowledge about what scientific research is. | | 2 | Gain knowledge about the philosophy of science and its history. | | 3 | Nicel ve nitel araştırmalar ve nasıl yapıldıklarını öğrenir. |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Normal Education |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| None |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| None |
| Course Contents |
| What scientific research is, the meaning and characteristics of science, the purpose of science, the history of scientific research, paradigms in scientific research, quantitative and qualitative research and its types, scientific research process, report writing process. |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Introduction to scientific research | | | | 2 | Science history | | | | 3 | Philosophical paradigms/Traditions in scientific research | | | | 4 | Positivist paradigm | | | | 5 | Interpretive paradigm | | | | 6 | Epistemological Acceptances of Scientific Paradigms | | | | 7 | Methodological Acceptances of Scientific Paradigms | | | | 8 | Midterm | | | | 9 | Quantitative Research Approach | | | | 10 | qualitative research | | | | 11 | mixed studies | | | | 12 | Scientific research process/steps | | | | 13 | Defining the problem, Literature Review | | | | 14 | Ethics in scientific research | | | | 15 | Report writing, variables, hypothesis, limitations, sampling, measurement | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| 1- Niyazi Karasar, Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi Kavramlar İlkeler Teknikler
2- Burhan Baloğlu, Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemi |
| 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 | | Turkish | | Work Placement(s) | | None |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Attending Lectures | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Writing Paper | 10 | 3 | 30 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 8 | 5 | 40 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 8 | 5 | 40 |
| Performance | 4 | 4 | 16 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | | LO2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | | LO3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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