| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | TE100ZY | Quantitative Research Methods | Elective | 1 | 2 | 6 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| Second Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| The aim of this course is to examine the steps of scientific research, data collection and analysis methods, research report writing and the use of research results in quantitative research methods. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Bahadır Gülden |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Students will learn about writing a thesis using the quantitative research method. | | 2 | Students will learn about applying and researching what they have learned in their thesis studies. | | 3 | Students will learn about the basic concepts and knowledge of scientific research methods in education. | | 4 | Students will learn about statistical concepts |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Normal Education |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| None |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| None |
| Course Contents |
| Data collection techniques in internal research, statistical analysis and testing techniques to be used in research; Analyzing quantitative data using statistical and spreadsheet software such as SPSS for Windows and MS Excel; reporting the results of the research in accordance with the rules, suggesting appropriate solutions at the end of the research. |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Basic concepts of quantitative research | | | | 2 | Comparison of quantitative and qualitative research methods | | | | 3 | The importance of quantitative research | | | | 4 | Analysis in qualitative research | | | | 5 | Observation in qualitative research | | | | 6 | Survey development process | | | | 7 | Midterm exam | | | | 8 | Statistical concepts | | | | 9 | Use of SPSS in education | | | | 10 | Analysis of data | | | | 11 | Evaluation of results | | | | 12 | Evaluation | | | | 13 | Evaluation | | | | 14 | Evaluation | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| Freankel, J.R.; Walen, N. E. (2003), How to Design and Evaluate Research in Education (New York: McGraw-Hill). Neuman, W.L. (2003), Social Research Methods Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches (Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 5th Edition). W. Lawrence Neuman, Toplumsal Araştırma Yöntemleri: Nitel ve Nicel Yaklaşımlar (2. cilt). 2. bs. Çev. Sedef Özge. İstanbul: Yayınodası, 2008. Bryman, A. and Cramer D. (1999) Quantitative Data Analysis with SPSS 8 Release for Windows: a guide for social scientists. London, Routledge. Plewis, Ian (1997) Statistics in Education. London, Arnold. Creswell, J.W. (2009). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches. 3rd edition.Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, Inc. |
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 30 | | Attending Lectures | 1 | 10 | | Discussion | 1 | 5 | | Report Preparation | 1 | 10 | | Report Presentation | 1 | 10 | | Writing Paper | 1 | 10 | | Self Study | 1 | 10 | | Oral Examination | 1 | 5 | | Performance | 1 | 10 | | SUM | 100 | |
| Final Examination | 1 | 60 | | Report Preparation | 1 | 5 | | Report Presentation | 1 | 5 | | Writing Paper | 1 | 30 | | 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 |
| Makeup Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Discussion | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Brain Storming | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Report Preparation | 1 | 9 | 9 |
| Report Presentation | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Writing Paper | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| Self Study | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Report | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Performance | 1 | 5 | 5 |
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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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