TUR705 Research Methods in Social Sciences (Z)

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

Information

Code TUR705
Name Research Methods in Social Sciences (Z)
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

The main purpose of this course is to provide the MA students in 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.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Büyüköztürk, Ş., Kılıç-Çakmak, E., Akgün, Ö., Karadeniz, Ş., & Demirel, F. (2008). Bilimsel araştırma yöntemleri. Ankara: Pegem Akademi

Notes

Yıldırım, A. ve Şimşek, H. (1999). Sosyal bilimlerde nitel araştırma yöntemleri. Ankara: Seçkin Yayınevi


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Recognizes the place and importance of scientific thinking method in understanding and investigating life
LO02 Uses suitable literature review methods and techniques for the research
LO03 Comprehends the research models used in social studies
LO04 Identifies a research problem and states it with limitations
LO05 Chooses the suitable research model for the determined problem
LO06 Takes samples suitable for the aims and the problem of the research
LO07 Explains and uses the data collection techniques used in social studies
LO08 Organizes, presents and explains the research findings in a suitable way
LO09 Indicates and discusses the research results
LO10 Writes a research report in accordance with the rules


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal They can develop and deepen their knowledge in the field of Turkish Education at the level of expertise.
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal They can develop and deepen their knowledge in the field of Turkish Language and literature at the level of expertise.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Understand the interaction between disciplines such as linguistics, usage sciences and philosophy that the field is related to.
PLO04 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Can use the theoretical and applied knowledge at the level of expertise gained in the field of Turkish Education and Turkish Language.
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Interpret and create new knowledge by integrating the knowledge acquired in the field of Turkish Education and Turkish Language with the knowledge from different disciplines. 4
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Will be able to solve the problems encountered in Turkish Education by using research methods. 5
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Can independently carry out a study that requires expertise related to Turkish Education. 5
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Can develop new strategic approaches for the solution of complex problems encountered and unforeseen in practices related to Turkish Education and can produce solutions by taking responsibility. 3
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Can lead in environments that require the solution of problems related to Turkish Education.
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Can evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Turkish Education with a critical approach and guide their learning. 3
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Can convey the current developments in the field of Turkish Education and their own studies with quantitative and qualitative data to the groups in the field and outside the field in a written, verbal and visual form in a systematic way. 2
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Can critically examine and develop social relations and these relating norms and take action to change when necessary.
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Can communicate verbally and in writing using a foreign language at least at B2 level.
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Can use information and communication technologies at an advanced level, together with computer software at the level required by Turkish Education.
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Can supervise and teach social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collection, interpretation, implementation and announcement of data related to Turkish Education. 3
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik To be able to develop strategy, policy and implementation plans on issues related to Turkish Education and to evaluate the results obtained within the framework of quality processes.
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik To be able to develop strategy, policy and implementation plans on issues related to Turkish Education and to evaluates the results obtained within the framework of quality processes. 3


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Knowledge, science and concept of research Examining related sources of information Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap
2 Different paradigms for understanding social reality: Positivism xamining related sources of information Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 Research Process and Techniques in Social Sciences Examining related sources of information Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 The limitations of the scientific method in social sciences Examining related sources of information Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap
5 Problem: search, select and express Examining related sources of information Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 Statement of aims Examining related sources of information Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 Quantitative and qualitative methods: Decision making process and research models Examining related sources of information Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Preparation for the exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev
9 Research models: descriptive models, experimental models, ex-post facto research design, historical research and action research Examining related sources of information Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10 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 of information Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 Findings Organizing, presenting and explaining the findings Examining related sources of information Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 Findings Organizing, presenting and explaining the findings 2 Examining related sources of information Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 Results, discussion and implications Examining related sources of information Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 Writing the research report Examining related sources of information Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 General evaluation of the course Review of the course Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma, Anlatım
16 Term Exams Review of the home work Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama
17 Term Exams Preparation for the final exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Proje / Tasarım


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