EKMZ204 Research Methods In Social Sciences

7 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 4. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code EKMZ204
Name Research Methods In Social Sciences
Semester 4. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 7 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. GÜLSEN KIRAL


Course Goal

to give students the capacity to frame research questions, to formulate research designs, and to apply appropriate research methods to the gathering, analysis and interpretation of evidence

Course Content

why do research, the Logic of Analysis, Selection and Formulation of a Research Problem,Exploratory and Descriptive Studies, Methods for determining Causal relationships among variables,General problems of measurements ,ethical issues in the conduct of research in social relations,Data colletion I,Data colletion II, Data colletion III, The use of available data as source material, Data processing, Analysis and interpretation, The research report

Course Precondition

There are no prerequisites.

Resources

Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri Doç. Dr. Sait Gürbüz, Doç. Dr. Faruk Şahin (2.Baskı) Seçkin Yayınevi

Notes

Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri ve Teknikleri Prof. Dr. Aysel AZİZ. Nobel Yayınevi.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Relates research process knowledge.
LO02 Evaluates the correct methodological steps to create a research problem of its own.
LO03 Defines data related to research problem.
LO04 Demonstrates the ability to present data related to the research problem with a report.
LO05 Identify appropriate statistical techniques for research problems.
LO06 Defines data analysis.
LO07 Compares experimental methods.
LO08 Name the research problem.
LO09 It highlights the research problem.
LO10 Makes inferences about the conduct of hypothesis tests.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explain the basic concepts and theorems in the fields of Econometrics, Statistics and Operations research 5
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Acquires basic Mathematics, Statistics and Operation Research concepts 5
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Describes the necessary concepts of Business
PLO04 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Equipped with the foundations of Economics, and develops Economic models 1
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Models problems with Mathematics, Statistics, and Econometrics 4
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Has the ability to analyze/interpret at the conceptual level to develop solutions to problems 4
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Collects/analyses data 3
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Interprets the results analyzed with the model 4
PLO09 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Combines the information obtained from different sources within the framework of academic rules in a field which does not research 4
PLO10 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı It develops traditional approaches, practices and methods into new working methods when it deems necessary 2
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Leads by taking responsibility individually and/or within the team 4
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği In addition to herself/himself professional development, constantly improves in scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields in line with interests and abilities
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning, it constantly renews itself by following the current developments in its field. 3
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Uses a package program of Econometrics, Statistics, and Operation Research 4
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Uses Turkish and at least one other foreign language, academically and in the business context
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Interprets the feelings, thoughts and behaviors of the related persons correctly/expresses himself/herself correctly in written and verbal form 4
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Interprets data on current economic and social issues
PLO18 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Applies social, scientific and professional ethical values


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Science, scientist, scientific thought, positivist science approach, social sciences Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to the weekly program. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası
2 Scientific research process and basic concepts Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to the weekly program. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası
3 Establishing research topic and research title Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to the weekly program. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay
4 Literature scanning, literature search techniques from different data sources Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to the weekly program. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma
5 Determination of research hypotheses Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to the weekly program. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma
6 Determining the purpose, scope and limitations of the research Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to the weekly program. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösteri, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma
7 Variable types in statistical research Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to the weekly program. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Grup Çalışması
8 Mid-Term Exam Preparation for mid-term exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Methods for determining Causal relationships among variables Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to the weekly program. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10 Data types in scientific researches, data collection techniques Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to the weekly program. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay
11 Data types, primary and secondary sources. Data collection tools; Survey, interview, observation Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to the weekly program. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösterip Yaptırma, Örnek Olay
12 Validity and reliability in research, measurement and scales Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to the weekly program. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
13 Research universe, sampling theories and techniques. Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to the weekly program. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
14 Data analysis and statistical applications in quantitative research. Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to the weekly program. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösterip Yaptırma
15 Qualitative research methods and applications Students will be prepared by studying relevant subjects from source books according to the weekly program. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösterip Yaptırma, Grup Çalışması
16 Term Exams Preparation for Final Examination Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Preparation for Final Examination 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 2 5 10
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 18 18
Final Exam 1 30 30
Total Workload (Hour) 170
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,80
ECTS 7 ECTS