| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | AN101Z | Scientific Research Methods | Elective | 1 | 1 | 6 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| Second Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| The aim of this course is to analyze scientific research methods and to examine the development of modern science. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Öğr. Gör. Dr. Muhammed Enes KAN |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Understands the definition and purpose of science. | | 2 | Learns research methods and data collection. | | 3 | Learns measurement and testing techniques and becomes able to use them. | | 4 | Gains the ability to research, analyze and interpret scientific knowledge. | | 5 | Gains the ability to look at scientific analysis from different perspectives and to bring alternative interpretations. |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Second Education |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| None |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| None |
| Course Contents |
| Purpose and definition of science, Characteristics of scientific knowledge, Scientific knowledge and value system, The birth and development of modern science, Method and method discussions in social sciences, Major research methods, Data collection methods, Measurement and testing techniques. |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | The nature of scientific research and the duties and responsibilities of scientists, | | | | 2 | definition of scientific knowledge, unethical behavior in science | | | | 3 | Scientific research needs to be done | | | | 4 | Scientists, ethics and the basic principles of science ethics | | | | 5 | Scientists, ethics and the basic principles of science ethics | | | | 6 | Responsibilities of research institutions | | | | 7 | Assumptions and design of the study | | | | 8 | midterm exam | | | | 9 | The research project, protocol and methodology | | | | 10 | The research project, protocol and methodology | | | | 11 | Research data archiving, analysis of research data and publication of scientific knowledge to conversion | | | | 12 | The authors ranking, the methods, the source display, thanks to scientific publications | | | | 13 | The method of publication of scientific studies and reviewer | | | | 14 | Undisciplined research, duplicate publication, fraud, diversion, deception, plagiarism | | | | 15 | Academic ethics, academic promotion, education issues and dishonesty | | | | 16 | final examination | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntem, Teknik ve İlkeler- Ali Balcı |
| 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 | 30 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 70 | | 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 | 2 | 2 |
| Attending Lectures | 9 | 2 | 18 |
| Team/Group Work | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 19 | 19 |
| Reading | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Report | 5 | 3 | 15 |
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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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