Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
SNF2422013333SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODSCompulsory243
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
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)
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Süleyman Erkam SULAK
Learning Outcomes
1The basic characteristics of scientific research in social sciences and natural sciences
2 Quantitative / Qualitative research methods and differ from each other
3Problems / identification of the problem
4steps of scientific research
5Planning Research
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
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1How to Know our knowledge
2Differences between Science and nature of science
3Using research methods in science education
4Using research methods in science education
5Solving problem sentences according to the variables-I
6Solving problem sentences according to the variables-I
7Steps used in scientific research
8Mid term exam
9Steps used in scientific research
10Steps used in scientific research
11Categorizing research methods
12Categorizing research methods
13Introduction of the research methods
14Data collection sources
15Report writing
16Final
Recommended or Required Reading
Büyüköztürk, Şener (2014). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri. PegemA Akademi. Ankara. 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. 6. Ekiz, D. (2009).Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri. 2. Baskı. Anı Yayıncılık. Ankara. 7. Gelo, O., Braakmann, D. ve Benetka, G. (2008). Quantitative and Qualitative Research: Beyond the Debate. Integr Psych Behav 42:266-290. DOI 10.1007/s12124-008-9078-3. 8. Geray, H. (2011). Toplumsal Araştırmalarda Nicel ve Nitel Yöntemlere Giriş. İletişim Alanından Örneklerle. Ankara. 3.Baskı. Genesis Kitap. 9. Tomul, E. (2011). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri. Ed: Tanrıöğen, A. Anı Yayıncılık. Ankara.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
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End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
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Yarıyıl (Yıl) İçi Etkinlikleri40
Yarıyıl (Yıl) Sonu Etkinlikleri60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination111
Attending Lectures16232
Brain Storming339
Report Preparation11010
Report Presentation111
Individual Study for Homework Problems16232
Individual Study for Mid term Examination155
Individual Study for Final Examination155
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)96
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