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| Code | PSI302 |
| Name | Research Methods II |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 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 ESEF ERCÜMENT YERLİKAYA |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to enable students to understand the rationale of experimental research conducted in the field of psychology and to learn the characteristics of different experimental designs.
Course Content
In this course Independent Groups Design, Repeated Measures Design, Complex Designs, Single Subject Research Designs, Quasi-Experimental Designs topics are covered.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Shaughnessy, J. J., Zechmeister, E. B., Zechmeister, J. S. (2016). Psikolojide araştırma yöntemleri. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Notes
Karasar, Niyazi (2020) Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi, Nobel yayınevi
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explain the differences between experimental designs and descriptive designs |
| LO02 | Explains the necessary conditions to make cause-effect relationship inference. |
| LO03 | Explains the logic and properties of the independent groups design |
| LO04 | Explain the logic ann properties of the repeated measures design |
| LO05 | Explain the logic and properties of the compleks designs |
| LO06 | Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the case study method |
| LO07 | Explain the logic and the properties of the single-subject designs |
| LO08 | Explain the logic and properties of quasi-experimental designs |
| LO09 | Lists threats to internal validity. |
| LO10 | Explains the components of the research report and the content of these components. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the approaches and concepts related to the theoretical and application areas of psychology. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends other basic sciences (eg, sociology, biology, philosophy) related to psychology, and establishes a multidisciplinary perspective. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the development of psychology from the historical perspective | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the knowledge of psychology for the application areas | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the methods and techniques of psychology by developing scientific understanding, critical thinking, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills. | 4 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Studies human cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes with scientific methods. | 4 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Conducts basic and applied psychology research | 4 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the methods and techniques of psychology in an interdisciplinary team. | 2 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses knowledge of psychology to serve society and humanity on the basis of universal and national needs | |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Demonstrates a sense of responsibility as an individual and team member in solving problems related to the area. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Demonstrates life-long learning and research awareness. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Effectively shows his knowledge and skills among experts and non-specialists. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Use information and communication technologies effectively. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Shows awareness of events and developments on the agenda of the society and the world. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility expressed in the Code of Ethics of The Turkish Psychological Association. | 2 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Logic of experimental research | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested books and articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Random Groups Design | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested books and articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Matched groups design and natural groups desing | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested books and articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Repeated measures designs | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested books and articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | The role of practice effects in the repeated measures designs | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested books and articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Complex designs, main effects, and interaction effects | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested books and articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Analysis of complex designs | Scan topic to be taught and read suggested books and articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying for exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Case study | Preparing research results in the form of a 15-minute oral presentation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Single case experimental designs | Preparing research results in the form of a 15-minute oral presentation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Threats to internal validity and the issue of external validity | Preparing research results in the form of a 15-minute oral presentation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | Quasi-experimental designsintervals and correlation | Preparing research results in the form of a 15-minute oral presentation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Program evaluation | Preparing research results in the form of a 15-minute oral presentation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 14 | Analysis and Interpretation of Data: Testing for statistical significance | Preparing research results in the form of a 15-minute oral presentation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | Structure of a research report | Preparing research results in the form of a 15-minute oral presentation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Studying for exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 17 | Term Exams | Studying for exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||