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| Code | PFZ104 |
| Name | Research Methods and Use of Technology |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 2. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SEMİN PAKSOY |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to conduct field research in order to determine the conceptual framework of the subject to be researched by considering the research methods that can be used in social sciences within the framework of a systematic structure, to introduce the elements that the study should have in order to gain a scientific qualification; data collection and analysis; presenting descriptive and summary information by calculating; to teach students to report/present the information and results obtained within the framework of scientific standards.
Course Content
Basic Concepts and Approaches in Scientific Research, Principles and Processes, Excel, data analysis, reporting, power point presentation of reports and making corrections in reports constitute the content of the course.
Course Precondition
no prerequisites
Resources
"Halil Seyidoğlu, (2020). Bilimsel Araştırma ve Yazma El Kitabı, Güzem Can Yayınları, İstanbul. Ahmet DOĞANAY, Murat ATAİZİ, Ali ŞİMŞEK, Jale BALABAN SALI, Yavuz AKBULUT (2018). Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri, Anadolu Üniversitesi, Eskişehir.
Notes
Hayrettin Kemal SEZEN (2016). Excel VBA (2010-2013) Kullanım ve Programlama, Sentez Yayım ve Dağıtım, Bursa. "
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Comprehends what the research topic is and can determine its framework. |
| LO02 | Comprehends the importance of conducting research according to scientific norms. |
| LO03 | Learns to benefit from the methods of accessing the needed resources and data. |
| LO04 | Comprehends the necessity of using technology in data analysis. |
| LO05 | Learns the application of some data analysis methods. |
| LO06 | Gains the ability to interpret analysis results. |
| LO07 | Gains reporting skills by associating the analysis results with the purpose. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains basic conceptual information about economy and finance | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | interprets data from different sources using contemporary communication tools, methods and processes. | 4 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Having basic computer knowledge and skills, she uses this knowledge in the professional field | 5 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | explain the duties and authorities of Public Financial Institutions. | |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Works effectively individually and/or in a team. | 1 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Synthesizes and effectively presents the information obtained from different sources within the framework of academic rules in the field of research. | 4 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning, she follows the current developments in her field. | 3 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Synthesizes the information obtained from different sources within the framework of academic rules. | 1 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Turkish and at least one foreign language is used in accordance with the needs of academic life and business life | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | explain the job descriptions of professional people. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Have social, scientific and ethical values. | 5 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Apart from the traditional approach, it develops new working methods when it deems necessary. | 3 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Expresses herself orally and in writing | 1 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic Concepts and Approaches, Principles and Processes in Scientific Research | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Determining, Defining and Framing the Research Topic (The purpose and importance of the literature review) | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Describing Models and Patterns That Can Be Used in Social Sciences | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Collecting and Organizing Data by Considering the Difference of Universe and Sampling | research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 5 | Introduction to Excel | research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Anlatım |
| 6 | Data Analysis (Creating summary tables and graphs by using Excel functions) | research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 7 | Creating Logical and Statistical Functions in Excel | research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | evaluation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Using Database Functions in Data Analysis | research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Anlatım |
| 10 | Performing Data Analysis by Preparing Data Tables | research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Anlatım |
| 11 | Reporting of Scientific Research in Compliance with Standards | research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 12 | Citation Compliance Checking in Reports with Recite (reciteworks.com) | research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 13 | Measuring Similarity Rates of Reports – Checking with Turnitin | research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Anlatım |
| 14 | Presenting Reports Using Power Point | APPLICATION | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 15 | Presenting Reports Using Power Point 2 | APPLICATION | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 16 | Term Exams | evaluation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | evaluation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 15 | 3 | 45 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 15 | 1 | 15 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 80 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,20 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||