| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | IMO2412013331 | SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODS | Compulsory | 2 | 3 | 3 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| First Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| 1. Detection of concept of the types of scientific knowledge and research 2. Knowledge of the basic concepts used in scientific research 3. Understanding the origins of the methods used in research 4. To put forward a research problem 5. Select or develop appropriate data collection variables |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Yrd. Doç.Dr.Meral CANSIZ AKTAŞ, |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Understand the types of scientific knowledge | | 2 | Conceptualize main concepts used in educational research | | 3 | Explain the main terminology in education | | 4 | | | 5 | |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Formal Education |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| None |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| None |
| Course Contents |
| 1. Science and basic concepts 2. Basic information on the history of science 3. Structure of science research 4. Scientific methods 5. Selecting and defining the problem 6. The research model 7. The research model 8. Data collection methods 9. Quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques) 10. Date recording, 11. Date analysis and interpretation 12. Measuring instrument features 13. Reporting of scientific research |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Science and nature of science
| | | | 2 | Using research methods in science education | | | | 3 | Using research methods in science education | | | | 4 | Solving problem sentences according to the variables-I | | | | 5 | Solving problem sentences according to the variables-I | | | | 6 | Steps used in scientific research | | | | 7 | Categorizing research methods | | | | 8 | Introduction of the research methods | | | | 9 | Introduction of research methods | | | | 10 | Data collection sources | | | | 11 | Criticizing an article | | | | 12 | Designing a research project | | | | 13 | Presentation of the project or other written materials | | | | 14 | Presentation of the project or other written materials | | | | 15 | | | | | 16 | | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| 1. Allwood, C.M. (2012). The Distinction Between Qualitative And Quantitative Research Methods İs Problematic. Qual Quant. 46:1417–1429. DOI 10.1007/s11135-011-9455-8.
2. Arıkan, R. (2011). Araştırma Yöntem ve Teknikleri. Nobel Yayınevi. Ankara.
3. Babbie, E. (2007). The Practice of Social Research. Eleventh Edition. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
4. Balnaves, M. ve Caputi, P. (2001). Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods. An Investigative Approach. London: Sage Publications Inc.
5. Baykul, Y. (1999). İstatistik Metotlar ve Uygulamalar. Anı Yayıncılık. 3. Baskı. Ankara. |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| SUM | 0 | |
| SUM | 0 | | Yarıyıl (Yıl) İçi Etkinlikleri | 40 | | Yarıyıl (Yıl) Sonu Etkinlikleri | 60 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | | Work Placement(s) | | None |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Attending Lectures | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Tutorial | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Seminar | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Self Study | 2 | 15 | 30 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | | | 3 | | | 5 | | | | | | | | | | | | LO2 | | | 3 | | | 5 | | | | | | | | | | | | LO3 | | | 3 | | | 5 | | | | | | | | | | | | LO4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | LO5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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