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| Unit | FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES |
| ECONOMETRICS PR. (ENGLISH) | |
| Code | ECMZ204 |
| 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 | İngilizce |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. SÜLEYMAN BİLGİN KILIÇ |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. SERA ŞANLI
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to give students the capacity to frame research questions, formulate research structure, gather information about the cases, make analysis and provide interpretation skill.
Course Content
In this course, the topics of why research is done, 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 collection, sampling theory, use of available data as source material, data processing, analysis and interpretation, research report, quantitative and qualitative data analyses will be covered.
Course Precondition
No prerequisites
Resources
Bernard, H. R. (2013). Social research methods-Qualitative and quantitative approaches. Thousand Oaks: SAGE.
Notes
Hall, R. (2008). Applied social research. Palgrave Macmillan. Frankfort-Nachmias, C., Nachmias, D. & DeWaard, J. (2014). Research methods in the social sciences (8. ed.). New York: Worth Yayıncılık.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Conducting a research on a specific topic |
| LO02 | Comparing sampling methods |
| LO03 | Solving problems with analytical thinking |
| LO04 | Explaining the basic concepts of research methods |
| LO05 | Choosing a sample being convenient for the purpose of the scientific research |
| LO06 | Listing nonprobability sampling types |
| LO07 | Distinguishing quantitative and qualitative data analyses |
| LO08 | Interpreting analysis findings using Students t, chi-square, F statistical tables |
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 | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Acquires basic Mathematics, Statistics and Operation Research concepts | 4 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Describes the necessary concepts of Business | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Equipped with the foundations of Economics, and develops Economic models | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Models problems with Mathematics, Statistics, and Econometrics | 3 |
| 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 | 4 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Interprets the results analyzed with the model | 5 |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Combines the information obtained from different sources within the framework of academic rules in a field of research | 3 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Adapts traditional approaches, practices and methods to a new study when necessary | 4 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 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 follows the current developments in the field / constantly renews itself | |
| 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 | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Interprets data on current economic and social issues | 4 |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Applies social, scientific and professional ethical values | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Why social research is done, foundations of social research, variable types, levels of measurement, validity, reliability, accuracy, precision | Bernard (2013) - Social research methods (Chapters 1-2) | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Ethics of social research, logic of analysis, internal and external validity, experimental research, randomization | Bernard (2013) - Social research methods (Chapters 3-4) | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Örnek Olay, Tartışma |
| 3 | Selection and formulation of a research problem | Bernard (2013) - Social research methods (Chapter 3) | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Örnek Olay, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 4 | Exploratory and descriptive studies, basics of sampling, random sampling methods (simple random sampling, systematic random sampling, stratified sampling, cluster sampling) | Bernard (2013) - Social research methods (Chapters 3-5) | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Örnek Olay, Grup Çalışması, Tartışma |
| 5 | Methods for determining causal relationships among variables, qualitative and quantitative research | Hall (2008) - Applied Social Research (Chapter 6) | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Grup Çalışması |
| 6 | General problems of measurements, nonprobability sampling methods (quota sampling, purposive sampling, convenience sampling, snowball sampling) | Bernard (2013) - Social research methods (Chapter 7) | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Data collection, unstructured and semistructured interviewing, focus groups | Bernard (2013) - Social research methods (Chapter 8) | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Grup Çalışması |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying the course content | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Structured interviewing, questionnaires, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies | Bernard (2013) - Social research methods (Chapter 9) | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Örnek Olay, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Tartışma |
| 10 | Scales and scaling | Bernard (2013) - Social research methods (Chapter 11) | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Direct and indirect observation | Bernard (2013) - Social research methods (Chapter 14) | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Örnek Olay, Grup Çalışması |
| 12 | Introduction to qualitative and quantitative analysis | Bernard (2013) - Social research methods (Chapter 15) | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Problem Çözme |
| 13 | Univariate analysis (frequency distributions, central tendency and dispersion measures, box plots, histogram) | Bernard (2013) - Social research methods (Chapter 20) | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Problem Çözme |
| 14 | Bivariate analysis (t test, chi-square test, correlation, regression) | Bernard (2013) - Social research methods (Chapter 21) | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Problem Çözme |
| 15 | Multivariate analysis (partial correlation, multiple regression, data reduction methods) | Bernard (2013) - Social research methods (Chapter 22) | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Problem Çözme, Tartışma |
| 16 | Final Exam | Studying the whole course content | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Final Exam | Studying the whole course content | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
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| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
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 | ||