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| Unit | FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND LETTERS |
| PSYCHOLOGY PR. | |
| Code | PSI302 |
| Name | Research Methods II |
| Term | 2019-2020 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 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 | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ESEF ERCÜMENT YERLİKAYA |
| Course Instructor |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ESEF ERCÜMENT YERLİKAYA
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Students are aimed to gain ability to develop a research question and design an independent research; to be able to select appropriate methods and techniques for their research; to be able to distinguish qualitative and quantitative research methods; and to be able write down a research report scientifically acceptable in terms of its content and its writing format.
Course Content
Qualitative research methodologies and qualitative data analysis, planning, conducting and reporting a research in the field of psychology
Course Precondition
Yok
Resources
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Defines between groups experimental designs |
| LO02 | Defines within groups experimental designs |
| LO03 | Defines mixed experimental designs |
| LO04 | Defines single subject research designs |
| LO05 | Defines quasi experimental designs |
| LO06 | Understands the methods of data analysis related to research designs |
| LO07 | Discuss threats to internal and external validity |
| LO08 | Explains how to report the research |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Explains the main concepts, questions and issues in the field and the sub-fields of psychology. | 5 |
| PLO02 | - | Explains the concepts of scientific research methods and principles. | 5 |
| PLO03 | - | Comprehends other basic sciences (eg, sociology, biology, philosophy) related to psychology, and establishes a multidisciplinary perspective. | 5 |
| PLO04 | - | Explains the development of psychology from the historical perspective | 5 |
| PLO05 | - | Applies the knowledge of psychology for the application areas | 5 |
| PLO06 | - | Explain the ethical principles and values of psychology and conducts research and application in accordance with these principles. | 5 |
| PLO07 | - | Applies critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills in techniques and methods of psychology profession. | 5 |
| PLO08 | - | Explains the cognitive processes of humans and animals. | 4 |
| PLO09 | - | Comprehends the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human with scientific thinking | 5 |
| PLO10 | - | Conducts basic and applied psychology research | 5 |
| PLO11 | - | Plans methods and techniques related to interdisciplinary teamwork and demonstrates their application skills. | 5 |
| PLO12 | - | Uses knowledge of psychology to serve society and humanity on the basis of universal and national needs | 5 |
| PLO13 | - | Applies therapeutic and empathic communication skills with ethical responsibility. | 0 |
| PLO14 | - | Demonstrates a sense of responsibility as an individual and team member in solving problems related to the area. | 3 |
| PLO15 | - | Demonstrates life-long learning and research awareness. | 5 |
| PLO16 | - | Effectively shows his knowledge and skills among experts and non-specialists. | 4 |
| PLO17 | - | Use information and communication technologies effectively. | 4 |
| PLO18 | - | Applies communication skills on professional level in human relations and group works. | 1 |
| PLO19 | - | Shows awareness of events and developments on the agenda of the society and the world. | 5 |
| PLO20 | - | Explains verbally and in writing effectively. Develops himself with the principle of lifelong development in addition to professional development, for the individual development of the scientific, social, cultural and sportive areas. Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility expressed in the Code of Ethics of The Turkish Psychological Association. Applies successfully the knowledge and skills learned in basic and applied psychology. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Logic of Experimental Research | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested books and articles | |
| 2 | Random Group Designs | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested books and articles | |
| 3 | Matched Group Design and Natural Group Design | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested books and articles | |
| 4 | Repeated Measures Design | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested books and articles | |
| 5 | The Role of Practice Effects in Repeated Measures Designs | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested books and articles | |
| 6 | Data Analysis of Repeated Measures Designs | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested books and articles | |
| 7 | Describing Effects in a Complex Design | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested books and articles | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Make exam preparation | |
| 9 | Analysis of Complex Designs | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested books and articles | |
| 10 | Interpreting Interaction Effects | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested books and articles | |
| 11 | Single Case Designs - Case Study Method | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested books and articles | |
| 12 | Single Subject Experimental Designs | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested books and articles | |
| 13 | Quasi Experiments | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested books and articles | |
| 14 | Program Evaluation | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested books and articles | |
| 15 | Reporting Research | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested books and articles | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Make exam preparation | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Make exam preparation |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 20 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 20 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 80 |
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||