| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | SIE128Z | Quantitative Research in Primary School Education | 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 provide postgraduate education candidates in the classroom education program with knowledge about quantitative research and to help them reach the skill level to design and report quantitative research for their own theses. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Doç. Dr. İsmail SARİKAYA |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Knows quantitative research methods | | 2 | Selects the sample | | 3 | Recognizes and uses quantitative data collection tools | | 4 | Knows quantitative data analysis. |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Normal Education |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| None |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| None |
| Course Contents |
| The paradigm and characteristics on which quantitative research is based
Quantitative research designs, basic features of experimental and non-experimental designs
Basic methods and features of experimental design
Methods and their features in non-experimental design
Sample and population in quantitative research
Data collection tools and features in quantitative research
Analysis of quantitative research findings
Interpreting and reporting quantitative research findings
Validity and reliability in quantitative research
Legal permissions and ethics in quantitative research |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | The purpose, content and presentation of the course | | | | 2 | The basic philosophy on which quantitative research is based,
Analyzing quantitative research reports | | | | 3 | Types of quantitative research Descriptive Research
Survey Research | | | | 4 | Correlational Studies | | | | 5 | Causal Comparison Studies | | | | 6 | Experimental Studies | | | | 7 | Meta analysis | | | | 8 | Midterm Exams | | | | 9 | Sample selection in quantitative research | | | | 10 | Formation of quantitative research problem and hypotheses | | | | 11 | Knows quantitative data collection methods.
Examines the characteristics of data collection tools. | | | | 12 | Performs item analysis and reliability analysis for quantitative measurements. | | | | 13 | Reports quantitative research. | | | | 14 | General evaluation of the course | | | | 15 | Final examination | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| Fraenkel, J. R., Wallen, N. E. & Hyun, H. H. (2012). How to design and evaluate research in education (8. b.). London: McGraw Hill.
McMillan, J. & Schumacher, S. (2014). Research in education: Evidence-based inquiry (7. b.). Essex: Pearson.
Büyüköztürk, Ş., Kılıç-Çakmak, E., Akgün, Ö.E., Karadeniz, Ş., & Demirel, F. (2013). Scientific research methods in education. Ankara: Pegem Akademi
Çepni, S. (2010). Araştırma ve proje çalışmalarına giriş. Yazarın kendi yayını |
| 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 | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 2 | 17 | 34 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 20 | 1 | 20 |
| Reading | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Performance | 14 | 3 | 42 |
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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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