| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | MT401B | Research Methods | Compulsory | 4 | 7 | 5 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| First Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
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The aim of this course is to educate undergraduate students with the ability to do basic scientific research and to be able to read and understand scientific researches. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Betül KÜÇÜK DEMİR |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Explain the basic concepts of scientific research. Defines science and scientific knowledge. Explain the functions of scientific knowledge. Interprets the aims of scientific knowledge. Explain the stages of a scientific research. Recognize the characteristics of the research problem. Explain the characteristics of quantitative and qualitative research approaches. Compares quantitative and qualitative research approaches. Recognizes data collection tools. Compares data collection tools according to research objectives. Recognizes data analysis techniques. Have the knowledge and equipment to interpret a scientific research and to design and perform a small research. Examines and interprets a scientific research. Designs a small scientific research. He/she carries out the research he/she has designed. He reports his research. Recognizes ethical rules in scientific research. He pays attention to ethical rules in his research. Develops a positive attitude towards science and scientific research. |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Normal Education |
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| Course Contents |
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Explains the basic concepts of scientific research. Define science and scientific knowledge. Explain the functions of scientific knowledge. Interpret the aims of scientific knowledge. Explain the stages of a scientific research. Recognize the properties of the research problem. Explain the characteristics of quantitative and qualitative research approaches. Compare quantitative and qualitative research approaches. Recognize data collection tools. Compares the data collection tools according to research purposes. Recognize the techniques of data analysis. Have the knowledge and skills to interpret a scientific research and to design and carry out a small research. Review and interpret a scientific research. Designs a small scientific research. Conducts the designed research. Reports his research. Recognize ethical rules in scientific research. He takes care in his study of ethical rules. Develop a positive attitude towards science and scientific research. |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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Basic concepts related to scientific research. | | | | 2 |
The nature and function of scientific knowledge. | | | | 3 |
Scientific research process. | | | | 4 |
Selecting and defining a scientific research problem. | | | | 5 |
Characteristics of quantitative research. | | | | 6 |
Characteristics of quantitative research. | | | | 7 |
Data collection techniques. | | | | 8 |
Characteristics of data collection tools. | | | | 9 |
Analysis of data. | | | | 10 |
Reporting of scientific research. | | | | 11 |
Ethics in scientific research. | | | | 12 |
Examination of sample research in mathematics education. | | | | 13 |
Examination of sample research in mathematics education. | | | | 14 |
Examination of sample research in mathematics education. | | | | 15 |
FINAL EXAM | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
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| 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 |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Examination | 4 | 5 | 20 |
| Attending Lectures | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Laboratory | 3 | 4 | 12 |
| Problem Solving | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Report Preparation | 4 | 3 | 12 |
| Role Play/Dramatization | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Self Study | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 6 | 5 | 30 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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