ETS110 Research Methods and Techniques

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 2. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Code ETS110
Name Research Methods and Techniques
Semester 2. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Ön Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Öğr. Gör.Dr. ÇAĞLAR CENGİZLER


Course Goal

This course aims to teach the students about the approaches, methods and basic concepts related to scientific research. At the end of this course, students are expected to conduct small-scale research, evaluate scientific texts and develop a critical perspective.

Course Content

Basic concepts related to science and basic concepts (fact, knowledge, absolute, true, false, universal knowledge etc.), basic knowledge about science history, structure of scientific research, scientific methods and different opinions about these methods, problem, research model, universe and sample, And data collection methods (quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques), recording, analysis, interpretation and reporting of data.

Course Precondition

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Resources

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Notes

Instructor Lecture notes


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Adoption of science and information concepts
LO02 Comprehension of scientific explanation and scientific approaches
LO03 Learning the aims and types of scientific researches
LO04 Perception of the planning aspect of scientific research
LO05 Learning of scientific communication methods
LO06 Determination of sources of data varieties
LO07 Understanding of data collection methods
LO08 Learning of survey methods
LO09 Understanding data organization and analysis
LO10 Perception of scientific publications and publishing process
LO11 Comprehension of the academic thesis making process
LO12 Learning of source scanning and classification
LO13 Getting the planning skills of thesis writing
LO14 Understanding references management


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Gets adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, and issues related to their areas.
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Interprets data using basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field. 5
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Knows the concepts related to electronics and electronic circuit elements.
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Becomes aware of the need for life-long learning and continuous self-renewal with the skill. 5
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Gets the ability in application by following the production processes in industrial and service sector. 2
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Makes drawings of professional plans and projects related to the field.
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Knows the corporate structure of the company for the profession.
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Demonstrates ability to independently apply what they have learned in the field of Electronic Technology. 3
PLO09 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Gets the ability in use the computer software and hardware, modern techniques, tools and the information technologies that are necessary on the field.
PLO10 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Gets the knowledge of Control Systems, Electric Motors, Power Electronics, Sensors, Transducers, PLC, Microprocessors, Digital Electronics, Analog Electronics.
PLO11 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Gets the skill of drawing professional plans and projects by using computer aided drawing and simulation programs related to the field.
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Respects historical values, has awareness of social responsibility, universal, social and professional ethics.
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Gets the ability in effective communication techniques and a level of foreign language knowledge to follow the innovations in the field.
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Produces solutions for electronic problems in team work or individual work. 3
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Gets the ability in occupational safety, worker health and environmental protection knowledge and awareness.
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Uses the measuring devices in fault analysis of electronic circuits.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Science and Knowledge Literature reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma
2 Scientific Explanation and Scientific Approaches Literature reading and course review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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3 Purposes and Types of Scientific Researches Literature reading and course review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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4 Planning of Scientific Studies Literature reading and course review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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5 Scientific Communication Methods Literature reading and course review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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6 Data Types and Data Sources Literature reading and course review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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7 Data Collection Methods Literature reading and course review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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8 Midterm Exam Literature reading and course review Ölçme Yöntemleri:
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9 Data Collection Sampling Literature reading and course review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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10 Organizing and Analyzing the Data Literature reading and course review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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11 Scientific Publications Literature reading and course review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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12 Academic Theses Literature reading and course review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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13 Source Browsing and Sorting Literature reading and course review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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14 Thesis Writing Plan Literature reading and course review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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15 References Management Literature reading and course review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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16 Final Exam Literature reading and course review Ölçme Yöntemleri:
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17 Final Exam Literature reading and course review 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 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
Final Exam 1 16 16
Total Workload (Hour) 78
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,12
ECTS 3 ECTS