| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | G313.3B2 | Scientific Research Methods | Elective | 3 | 5 | 4 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| First Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| Understanding use of research methods and techniques as employed in science education. Understanding of the concepts, terms and sembols used to describe research methodology, the ability to read, understand and critique research articles/reports, the ability to plan and write a research proposal, and develop an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of various research design and methods. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Dr.Öğr.Üyesi Emin MERCAN |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Being able to develop an understanding of the various components of research design and of the relationships among those components. | | 2 | Being able to gain familiarity with a variety of qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis techniques. | | 3 | Being able to identify a research problem within your field of concentration, to generate appropriate research questions, and to explore the choice of an appropriate methodology and design. | | 4 | Being able to conduct a research. | | 5 | Being able to present the research. |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Normal Education |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| None |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| None |
| Course Contents |
| Types of scientific research, scientific method, historical development of science |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Types of scientific research, scientific method, historical development of science | | | | 2 | Types of scientific research, scientific method, historical development of science | | | | 3 | Types of Educational Research | | | | 4 | Research Problems- Defining Research Problems | | | | 5 | Types of Sampling Procedures | | | | 6 | Questionnaries | | | | 7 | Reliability and validity | | | | 8 | Midterm | | | | 9 | Quantitative Research | | | | 10 | Types of scientific research-scientific method, historical development of science | | | | 11 | Experimental Research Designs | | | | 12 | Correlational Studies | | | | 13 | Causal-Comparative Studies | | | | 14 | Qualitative Researches | | | | 15 | Observation, Interview, content analysis | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| 1. Büyüköztürk, Ş. (2008). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Anı Yayıncılık, Ankara.
2. Çepni, S. 2007; Araştırma ve Proje Çalışmalarına Giriş. Genişletilmiş 3. Baskı, Celepler Matbaacılık, Trabzon.
3. Karasar, N. 1999; Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi, Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, 9. Basım, Ankara. 4. Hovardaoğlu, S. 2000; Davranış Bilimleri Için Araştırma Teknikleri, Ankara. |
| 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 | 2 | 2 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Attending Lectures | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Discussion | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Self Study | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 20 | 20 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | | LO2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | | LO3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | | LO4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | | LO5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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