FDB797 Qualitative Research Methods in Social Sciences

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code FDB797
Name Qualitative Research Methods in Social Sciences
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Yüksek Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
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Course Goal

Gains knowledge about qualitative research method as one of the scientific research methods and becomes able to use qualitative methods in their research.

Course Content

qualitative research, qualitative research designs, qualitative research process, sampling in qualitative research, ethics, data collection methods, analysis, data analysis, validity and reliability.

Course Precondition

There is no prerequisite course.

Resources

Ali Yıldırım, Hasan Şimşek, Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri, 2016, Ankara: Seçkin Yayınevi.

Notes

V. Doğan Günay, Söylem Çözümlemesi, 2013, İstanbul: Papatya Yayınları


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 1 Gain knowledge about different methods of qualitative research
LO02 2 Comprehends the logic of qualitative research.
LO03 3 Will be able to choose the qualitative method suitable for the research topic.
LO04 4 Comprehends qualitative research patterns.
LO05 5 Comprehends the ethical principles to be followed in the qualitative study process.
LO06 6 Knows how to ensure validity and reliability in qualitative studies.
LO07 7 Gains knowledge about qualitative research designs.
LO08 8 Comprehends the criteria for interpreting qualitative research results.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students learn essential knowledge and approaches in the field. 2
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students have extensive knowledge about national and international studies in the field.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students perform original researches on the field. 3
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Gain sufficient knowledge about national and international studies in the field. 4
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Can do original research in the field. 4
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Determines a topic from the proposals and develops a report on this issue. 4
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Discusses and presents the research report. 5
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Use individual and team work skills in national and international projects
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Recognize the basic sources of the field to use in scientific studies. 2
PLO10 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Effective use of a foreign language to follow international literature in the field
PLO11 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Using higher order thinking skills (critical thinking, problem solving, creative thinking, decision making, reflection) 3
PLO12 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal They can conduct their work independently and as a member of a team.
PLO13 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Using scientific research skills in their work 5
PLO14 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Follow ethical rules 5


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Fundamental transformations in qualitative research methods reading relevant chapter Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 The place of qualitative research in scientific research reading relevant chapter Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
3 Qualitative research patterns reading relevant chapter Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
4 Qualitative research process reading relevant chapter Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
5 Ethics in qualitative research reading relevant chapter Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
6 Sample in qualitative research reading relevant chapter Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
7 Interview, focus group discussion, observation reading relevant chapter Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Document review reading relevant chapter Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
10 Qualitative data collection through metaphors reading relevant chapter Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Örnek Olay
11 Qualitative data collection via the Internet reading relevant chapter Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Örnek Olay
12 Qualitative data analysis reading relevant chapter Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma
13 Validity and reliability in qualitative research reading relevant chapter Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
14 Computer programs used in qualitative data analysis reading relevant chapter Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma
15 ili Interpretation of qualitative research data reading relevant chapter Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
16 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Ödev
17 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Ödev


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