BED544 Mixed Research Patterns in Sports Sciences

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

Information

Code BED544
Name Mixed Research Patterns in Sports Sciences
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 5 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 aim of this course is to enable the students to gain knowledge and develop skills in identifying differences between qualitative and quantitative methods, characteristics of qualitative and qualitative methods, aims and types of mixed method research in sports sciences, preparation for and conducting observational and interview study and sample selection.

Course Content

The course covers basic concepts such as science, scientific method and research, identifying a problem and stating it in the research; Writing a research hypotesis, Liiterature review techniques; mixed research design and data collection techniques.

Course Precondition

The course has no prerequisites

Resources

Bogdan, R.C. & Biklen, S.K. (1992). Qualitative research for education: an introduction to theory and methods. London: Allyn and Bacon. Miles, B. M. & Huberman, A. M. (1994). Qualitative data analysis (2nd ed.). London: Sage Publications. Robson, C. (1993). Real world research. Oxford: Blackwell Publications. Strauss, A. L. (1996). Qualitative analysis for social scientists. Cambridge University Press. Strauss, A. & Corbin, J. (1990). Basics of qualitative research: Grounded theory procedures and technique. Patton, M. Q. (1990). Qualitative evaluation and research methods. (2nd ed.) Newbury Park: Sage. Kvale, S. (1996). Interviews: An introduction to qualitative research interviewing. London: Sage Publications. Glesne, C. & Peshkin, A. (1992). Becoming a qualitative researchers: An introduction. London: Longman. APA (2001). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (Fifth Edition). Washington DC: APA. Balcı, A. (2001). Sosyal bilimlerde araştırma: Yöntem, teknik ve ilkeler. (3. Baskı). Ankara: PegemA Yayıncılık. Borg, W. R. & Gall, M. D. (1989). Educational research: An introduction (Fifth Edition). New York: Longman. Cohen L & Manion, L. (1998). Research methods in education (Fourth Edition). London: Routledge.

Notes

Eichelberger, R. T. (1989). Disciplined inquiry. Understanding and doing educational research. New York: Longman Erdoğan, İ. (2003). Pozitivist metodoloji: Bilimsel araştırma tasarımı, istatistiksel yöntemler, analiz ve yorum. Ankara: Erk Yayın Dağıtım Gürsakal, N. (2005). Yeni bilim. htpp://homepage.uludag.edu.tr/~gursakal~7 adresinden 16.08. 2005 tarihinde alınmıştır Karasar, N. (2002). Bilimsel araştırma yöntemi. (11. Baskı). Ankara: Nobel Yayıncılık Kaptan, S. (1982). Bilimsel araştırma ve istatistik teknikler. Ankara: Rehber Yayınları Pears, D. (2004). Bilgi nedir? Çev. A. Güçlü. Bilim Ve Sanat. www.felsefelik.com/kitaplar/pears_david/9757298379 pdf adresinden 24. 09. 2007 tarihinde alınmıştır. TÜBA (2002). Bilimsel araştırmada etik ve sorunları. Ankara: Türkiye Bilimler Akademisi yayınları Yıldırım, C. (1991). Bilim felsefesi (3. Basım). İstanbul: Remzi Kitabevi. Yıldırım, A.& Şimşek, H. (1999). Sosyal bilimlerde nitel araştırma yöntemleri. Ankara: Seçkin Yayınevi


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Explains differences between qualitative and quantitative research methods in mixed design.
LO02 Understands types of sample used in qualitative and quantitative research in mixed design.
LO03 Understands types of mixed researchdesign .
LO04 Examines and evaluates a qualitative and quantitative research studies in mixed design..


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The student applies methods and techniques in the field of physical education and sports.
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The student analyzes and evaluates the data. 4
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The student acquires basic professional knowledge
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The student follows the literature on physical education and sports at national and international level. 3
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The student makes original studies in the field of physical education and sports. 4
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The student produces solutions for the shortcomings in the field. 3
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The student collects, analyzes, interprets and publishes the data related to physical education and sports within the framework of social, scientific and ethical values. 5
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students gain the ability to work in interdisciplinary fields. 4
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The student uses knowledge in practice. 5
PLO10 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students gain the ability to follow information in the field by using foreign language.
PLO11 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The student adheres to ethical principles. 5
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği The student gains basic knowledge about the field of learning.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction of course content, instructional methods and techniques and assessment methods Examination of relevant resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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2 Differences between qualitative and quantitative methods Examination of relevant resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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3 Structure of qualitative and quantitative research method Examination of relevant resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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4 Sample selection and sample types used in qualitative and quantitative research Examination of relevant resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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5 Quantitative and qualitative methods: How to decide ? Research Models Examination of relevant resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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6 Quantitative and qualitative methods: How to decide ? Research Models Examination of relevant resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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7 Quantitative and qualitative methods : How to decide? Research Models Examination of relevant resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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8 Mid-Term Exam Examination of relevant resources Ölçme Yöntemleri:
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9 Investigaion of mixed methods research examples Examination of relevant resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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10 Investigaion of mixed methods research examples. Examination of relevant resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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11 Investigaion of mixed methods researc examples Examination of relevant resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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12 Research models: descriptive models, experimental models, ex-post facto research design, historical research and action research Examination of relevant resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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13 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 Examination of relevant resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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14 Methods: Findings Organization, presentation and explanation of findings and submission of homework Examination of relevant resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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15 Methods: Results, discussion and implications writing the research report Examination of relevant resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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16 Term Exams Examination of relevant resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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17 Term Exams Examination of relevant resources Ölçme Yöntemleri:
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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 3 42
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 12 12
Final Exam 1 18 18
Total Workload (Hour) 114
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,56
ECTS 5 ECTS