| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | MB-ZR8 | Research Methods in Education | Compulsory | 2 | 4 | 3 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| First Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| To introduce students research methods in education, to ensure that they have knowledge and skills in identifying research problems, choosing the appropriate research model defining the population of interest and sampling, data collection and data analysis, interpreting the results of the analysis, reporting the results of the research and following the research principles and ethics. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Doç.Dr.Betül KÜÇÜK DEMİR |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Knows the basic concepts of research methods | | 2 | Determines the research problem, selects the research method and model appropriate to the problem, and determines the population and sample. | | 3 | Collects and analyzes data with data collection tools appropriate to the research method and model and interprets the results of the analysis. | | 4 | Knows research principles and ethics and prepares appropriate research reports |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Normal Education |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| None |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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| Course Contents |
| Basic concepts and principles of research methods; research process (defining the problem, determining the sample, data collection and analysis, reporting the results); basic paradigms in scientific research, literature review, access to articles, theses and databases, research models and types; quantitative and qualitative research designs; General features of data collection tools; analysis and evaluation of data; validity and security; reviewing, evaluating and presenting articles or thesis; Preparing a sample research report in accordance with research ethics. |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Basic concepts and principles of research methods | | | | 2 | Access to articles, dissertations and databases | | | | 3 | Research process and literature review | | | | 4 | Research process and literature review | | | | 5 | Process of defining the problem | | | | 6 | Research models and types | | | | 7 | Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Research Methods | | | | 8 | Midterm exam | | | | 9 | Quantitative, qualitative and mixed research designs | | | | 10 | Sample, data collection tools, data analysis in quantitative and qualitative research | | | | 11 | Sample, data collection tools, data analysis in quantitative and qualitative research | | | | 12 | Validity and reliability methods in quantitative and qualitative studies | | | | 13 | Validity and reliability methods in quantitative and qualitative studies | | | | 14 | Sample article review | | | | 15 | General evaluation | | | | 16 | Final | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| Büyüköztürk, Ş., Çakmak E. K., Akgün, Ö. E., Karadeniz, Ş., Demirel, F. (2008). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Ankara: Pegema Yayıncılık. |
| 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 | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| Self Study | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 2 | 20 | 40 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | | LO2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | | LO3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | | LO4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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