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| Unit | FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES |
| ECONOMETRICS PR. | |
| Code | EKMZ204 |
| Name | Research Methods In Social Sciences |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Semester | 4. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 7 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. GÜLSEN KIRAL |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. GÜLSEN KIRAL
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
to give students the capacity to frame research questions, to formulate research designs, and to apply appropriate research methods to the gathering, analysis and interpretation of evidence
Course Content
why do research, the Logic of Analysis, Selection and Formulation of a Research Problem,Exploratory and Descriptive Studies, Methods for determining Causal relationships among variables,General problems of measurements ,ethical issues in the conduct of research in social relations,Data colletion I,Data colletion II, Data colletion III, The use of available data as source material, Data processing, Analysis and interpretation, The research report
Course Precondition
Resources
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains research process information. |
| LO02 | Creates a research problem on its own and explains the correct methodological steps for it. |
| LO03 | Defines data related to research problem. |
| LO04 | Explains how to present data related to the research problem in a report. |
| LO05 | Identifies statistical techniques appropriate for research problems. |
| LO06 | Defines data analysis. |
| LO07 | Explains experimental methods. |
| LO08 | Defines research problem. |
| LO09 | Explains how to perform hypothesis tests. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explain the basic concepts and theorems in the fields of Econometrics, Statistics and Operations research | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Acquires basic Mathematics, Statistics and Operation Research concepts | 5 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Describes the necessary concepts of Business | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Equipped with the foundations of Economics, and develops Economic models | 1 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Models problems with Mathematics, Statistics, and Econometrics | 4 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Analyzes/interprets at the conceptual level to develop solutions to problems | 4 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Collects/analyses data from reliable data sources for the purpose of study | 3 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Interprets the results analyzed with the model | 4 |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Combines the information obtained from different sources within the framework of academic rules in a field of research | 4 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Adapts traditional approaches, practices and methods to a new study when necessary | 2 |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses a package program of Econometrics, Statistics, and Operation Research | 4 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Leads by taking responsibility individually and/or within the team | 4 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | In addition to herself/himself professional development, constantly improves in scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields in line with interests and abilities | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning, it constantly renews itself by following the current developments in its field. | 3 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Uses Turkish and at least one other foreign language, academically and in the business context | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Interprets the feelings, thoughts and behaviors of the related persons correctly/expresses himself/herself correctly in written and verbal form | 4 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Interprets data on current economic and social issues | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Applies social, scientific and professional ethical values |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Science, scientist, scientific thought, positivist science approach, social sciences | Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to the weekly program. | |
| 2 | Scientific research process and basic concepts | Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to the weekly program. | |
| 3 | Establishing research topic and research title | Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to the weekly program. | |
| 4 | Literature scanning, literature search techniques from different data sources | Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to the weekly program. | |
| 5 | Determination of research hypotheses | Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to the weekly program. | |
| 6 | Determining the purpose, scope and limitations of the research | Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to the weekly program. | |
| 7 | Variable types in statistical research | Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to the weekly program. | |
| 8 | Midterm exam | ||
| 9 | Methods for determining Causal relationships among variables | Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to the weekly program. | |
| 10 | Data types in scientific researches, data collection techniques | Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to the weekly program. | |
| 11 | Data types, primary and secondary sources. Data collection tools; Survey, interview, observation | Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to the weekly program. | |
| 12 | Validity and reliability in research, measurement and scales | Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to the weekly program. | |
| 13 | Research universe, sampling theories and techniques. | Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to the weekly program. | |
| 14 | Data analysis and statistical applications in quantitative research. | Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to the weekly program. | |
| 15 | Qualitative research methods and applications | Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to the weekly program. | |
| 16 | Final Exam | ||
| 17 | Final Exam |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 170 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,80 | ||
| ECTS | 7 ECTS | ||