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| Code | EKMZ204 |
| Name | Research Methods In Social Sciences |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| 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 |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. GÜLSEN KIRAL |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. GÜLSEN KIRAL
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
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
The course content includes topics such as reasons for conducting research, analysis logic, selection and formulation of the research problem, explanatory and descriptive studies, methods for determining the causal relationship between variables, general problems of measurements, ethical issues encountered while conducting research in social relations, data collection processes and using existing data as source material, data processing, analysis and interpretation, and preparing a research report.
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites.
Resources
Gürbüz, S., & Şahin, F. (2014). Sosyal bilimlerde araştırma yöntemleri. Ankara: Seçkin Yayıncılık, 271, 74-82.
Notes
Aziz, A. (2011). Sosyal bilimlerde araştırma yöntemleri ve teknikleri. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains research process information. |
| LO02 | Creates a research problem on its own and explains the correct methodological steps for it. |
| LO03 | Defines data related to research problem. |
| LO04 | Explains how to present data related to the research problem in a report. |
| LO05 | Identifies statistical techniques appropriate for research problems. |
| LO06 | Defines data analysis. |
| LO07 | Explains experimental methods. |
| LO08 | Defines research problem. |
| LO09 | Explains how to perform 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 | Analyzes/interprets at the conceptual level to develop solutions to problems | 4 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Collects/analyses data from reliable data sources for the purpose of study | 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 of research | 4 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Adapts traditional approaches, practices and methods to a new study when necessary | 2 |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses a package program of Econometrics, Statistics, and Operation Research | 4 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Leads by taking responsibility individually and/or within the team | 4 |
| PLO13 | 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 | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning, it constantly renews itself by following the current developments in its field. | 3 |
| 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 | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 2 | Scientific research process and basic concepts | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 3 | Establishing research topic and research title | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay |
| 4 | Literature scanning, literature search techniques from different data sources | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 5 | Determination of research hypotheses | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 6 | Determining the purpose, scope and limitations of the research | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösteri, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 7 | Variable types in statistical research | Reading | 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 | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Data types in scientific researches, data collection techniques | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 11 | Data types, primary and secondary sources. Data collection tools; Survey, interview, observation | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösterip Yaptırma, Örnek Olay |
| 12 | Validity and reliability in research, measurement and scales | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 13 | Research universe, sampling theories and techniques. | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | Data analysis and statistical applications in quantitative research. | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 15 | Qualitative research methods and applications | Reading | 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 | ||