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| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| PHILOSOPHY GROUP TEACHING PR. | |
| Code | FGO332 |
| Name | Scientific Method and Research Techniques -II |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ADNAN GÜMÜŞ |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. ADNAN GÜMÜŞ
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The purpose of this course consists of a course on the basis of previous periods, the method of scale and scale types, a particular problem, especially apply for scientific research, data analysis and interpretation of the processes of implementation .. For this purpose, mainly measuring and scaling techniques, data processing, analysis, and interpretation reflectivity, reliability, and validity issues are addressed.
Course Content
Developing hypothesis in a social context, determining variables and relationship between them, introducing concept of measuring, gathering data by identifying universe and sample. Planning a research project from the first, to the last stage, considering basic principles in each stage. Preparation of a questionnaire and application of the project. Analysis of the data collected, by manipulation of the variables, preparation of tables, criticism and interpretation of the results. Examination of psychometric and projective techniques, understanding concepts reliability and validity are other goals included beside preparation and application of a research project.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Knows measurement, scaling and scales |
| LO02 | Knows criteria of reliability-validity |
| LO03 | Transform a specific problem/concept to the research problem, |
| LO04 | Prepares an item pool (content validity) about a specific concept. |
| LO05 | Determines the sample |
| LO06 | Does practical research |
| LO07 | Collects data and processes the data |
| LO08 | Makes essential analysis and interpretation of the data |
| LO09 | Writes research reports. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Explains theorical debates of three main areas (philosophy, sociology, psychology) in relation to today´s problems | 4 |
| PLO02 | - | Knows the problems differed from past to present and examines these issues in terms of present-day | 4 |
| PLO03 | - | Defines required concepts of the three main areas (philosophy, sociology, psychology) | 4 |
| PLO04 | - | Understands the problems encountered in the study area, solves and redirects | 4 |
| PLO05 | - | Interpretes integrating theoretical knowledge with related disciplines, analyses and creates new information | 4 |
| PLO06 | - | Makes research sources of the main problems in field of Philosophy, Psychology and Sociology | 5 |
| PLO07 | - | The problems encountered in educatıonal environment and everyday life ıs evaluated from the perspective of sociology and psychology | 4 |
| PLO08 | - | Puts solutıon recommendations forward systematically and consistently in writing and orally for encountered problems and knowledge in the field | 5 |
| PLO09 | - | Takes responsibility individually and / or in a team, be leadership, and works effectively | 4 |
| PLO10 | - | Deals with problems related to man,society and values independently | 5 |
| PLO11 | - | Access and use related printed information and other sources of information in the field | 4 |
| PLO12 | - | Be open to continuous self-development and research | 0 |
| PLO13 | - | Shows sensivity to issues of social, philosophical, and literary | 4 |
| PLO14 | - | Follows software and hardware with printed and other information concerning with philosophy, social sciences ,educational sciences and education technologies, reaches, uses and improves effective ways of education-teaching. | 5 |
| PLO15 | - | Follows the developments and information in the field and and communicates with colleagues | 4 |
| PLO16 | - | Gets ability of critical, different and creative thinking and multi-dimensional perspective | 5 |
| PLO17 | - | Uses information related with his/her field in business and everyday life with the awareness of social responsibility | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Measurement and scaling | None | |
| 2 | Research Problem: An Empirical | Reading | |
| 3 | Real and nominal terms and definitions | Reading and exercise | |
| 4 | Types of scale and the brief history | Okuma ve alıştırma | |
| 5 | Scaling-scale variations-Distance, equally spaced, cumulative, Likert-type | Okuma ve alıştırma | |
| 6 | Validation (Validation / Delivery) Criteria | Okuma ve alıştırma | |
| 7 | Applied research, experimental translation of problem | Preparing the project task | |
| 8 | Midterm exam | Preparing the model development report | |
| 9 | Development of data collection techniques, data collection | Data collection | |
| 10 | Data coding | Data coding | |
| 11 | Applied basic validity analysis | Analysis | |
| 12 | Applied basic reliability analysis | Analysis | |
| 13 | Findings and analysis | Analysis | |
| 14 | Interpretation and reporting | Interpration | |
| 15 | Limitations of scales and some current debate | Course review | |
| 16 | Final exam | Research report | |
| 17 | Final exam | Research report |
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 |