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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
| EDUCATIONAL SCIENCES (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | EPÖ702 |
| Name | Research Methods in Social Sciences II |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. AHMET DOĞANAY |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
'The main purpose of this course is to provide the MA students in different fields of educational sciences with a scientific point of view towards life and events, which enables them to improve their knowledge,skills and attitudes to solve a problem using scientific method. '
Course Content
The course covers research methods, data collection, conducting a research, research models and data collection techniques, presentation and interpretation of findings, conclusions and recommendations and report writing.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Identifies a research problem and states it with limitations |
| LO02 | Uses suitable literature review methods and techniques for the research |
| LO03 | Writes the aims of the research as a hypothesis or a research question |
| LO04 | States the importance of the research in accordance with rules |
| LO05 | Determines the premises and restrictions taken as basis in the research |
| LO06 | Comprehends the research models used in social studies |
| LO07 | Chooses the suitable research model for the determined problem |
| LO08 | Explains and uses the data collection techniques used in social studies |
| LO09 | Takes samples suitable for the aims and the problem of the research |
| LO10 | Organizes, presents and explains the research findings in a suitable way |
| LO11 | Indicates and discusses the research results |
| LO12 | Writes a research report in accordance with the rules |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | On the basis of the Educational Sciences BA degree qualifications improves his/her knowledge in the same field at the level of expertise. | |
| PLO02 | - | Understands the multi-dimensional causes of a problem and evaluates the problem as a whole | |
| PLO03 | - | Analyzes a scientific article in the field of educational sciences. | |
| PLO04 | - | Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge s/he gained at the level of expertise in the field of educational sciences. | |
| PLO05 | - | Uses and develops individual assessment techniques | |
| PLO06 | - | Solves a problem in the context of educational sciences in a scientific perspective. | |
| PLO07 | - | Guides the graduates of the field of educational sciences within the framework of the knowledge and experiences that specialized training provides. | |
| PLO08 | - | Gains knowledge and experience about the applications which can make the field of expertise functional in educational field. | |
| PLO09 | - | Integrates the theoretical knowledge within the scope of the field of educational sciences with the field of application. | |
| PLO10 | - | Takes responsibility for solving the problems at the local and national level during the educational science-oriented applications | |
| PLO11 | - | Communicates effectively and properly with students, teachers, school administrators, and members of families and working group. | |
| PLO12 | - | Has a good command of foreign language to be able to follow the foreign resources related to the field. | |
| PLO13 | - | Informs his/her colleagues about the processes regarding the field of expertise and conclusions reached. | |
| PLO14 | - | Uses the different statistical techniques and information and communication technologies that s/he needs in the field of expertise. | |
| PLO15 | - | Provides the support of the institution employees to make the applications concerning educational sciences successful. | |
| PLO16 | - | Identifies the sources of the problems in the field of educational sciences and contributes to the solution of these problems. | |
| PLO17 | - | Provides the cooperation of all partners in educational environment stating the necessity of the field of expertise. | |
| PLO18 | - | Assesses the necessities which reveal through the applications related to the field of expertise in a critical way. | |
| PLO19 | - | Develops internalized knowledge in the field of expertise and the related disciplines at the level of expertise. | |
| PLO20 | - | Makes prediction about the partner behaviors through the applications concerning the field of expertise. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Research Process and Techniques in Social Sciences | Examining related sources | |
| 2 | Problem: search, select and express | Examining related sources | |
| 3 | Review of the literature and submission of homework | Examining related sources | |
| 4 | Statement of aims and submission of homework | Examining related sources | |
| 5 | Importance of Research and submission of homework | Examining related sources | |
| 6 | Assumptions and limitations | Examining related sources | |
| 7 | Definitions: Conceptual and functional | Examining related sources | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | submission of assignment- Preparation for the exam | |
| 9 | Quantitative and qualitative methods: How to decide. Research Models | Examining related sources | |
| 10 | Research models: descriptive models, experimental models, ex-post facto research design, historical research and action research | Examining related sources | |
| 11 | Methods: Data collection methods The concept of measuring The reliability and validity of measurement Types of scales Data collection methods: survey, interview, observation and document analysis | Examining related sources | |
| 12 | Methods: Findings Organization, presentation and explanation of findings and submission of homework | Examining related sources | |
| 13 | Methods: Results, discussion and implications writing the research report | Examining related sources | |
| 14 | Methods: Results, discussion and implications writing the research report and submission of homework | Examining related sources | |
| 15 | General evaluation of the course | Review of the course | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Submission of homework | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparation for the final exam |