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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES |
| BIOSTATISTICS (MEDICINE) (MASTER) (WITHOUT THESIS) (EVENING EDUCATION) | |
| Code | BIST526 |
| Name | Qualitative, Quantitative, Mixed Research Methods |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-2 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisansüstü Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. GÜLŞAH SEYDAOĞLU |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to enable students to distinguish between quantitative, qualitative, and mixed research methods, select appropriate approaches according to research objectives, and evaluate research findings in accordance with scientific and ethical principles.
Course Content
This course covers quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research approaches used in health sciences. Quantitative experimental and observational designs; qualitative designs such as phenomenology, case study, and grounded theory; and mixed-methods designs (sequential, concurrent, embedded) are examined. Data collection tools, data analysis approaches, validity–reliability / trustworthiness criteria, ethical principles, and health-related case examples are discussed.
Course Precondition
No prerequisites. (Introductory knowledge of research methods is recommended.)
Resources
Creswell, J. W. Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches
Notes
COREQ, CONSORT, STROBE reporting guidelines Recent peer-reviewed health sciences articles
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explain the basic characteristics of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed research methods. |
| LO02 | Distinguish between different research designs used in health research. |
| LO03 | Select and justify appropriate research methods according to research objectives. |
| LO04 | Define data collection techniques used in qualitative and quantitative studies. |
| LO05 | Explain validity, reliability, and trustworthiness criteria specific to research methods. |
| LO06 | Evaluate the applications of mixed-methods research in health sciences. |
| LO07 | Apply ethical principles in health research within the context of methodology. |
| LO08 | Critically appraise a scientific study from a methodological perspective. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explain basic biostatistics, probability, and demographic concepts used in health sciences. | 2 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Define research designs, sampling methods, and data types used in health research. | 4 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explain the foundations of statistical approaches used in healthcare decision-making processes. | 2 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explain the basic logic of regression, modeling, and advanced statistical methods used in health sciences. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Analyze and interpret data obtained from health research using appropriate statistical methods. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Perform statistical analyses and generate outputs using statistical software packages. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Apply basic data science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning applications in health sciences. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Evaluate multiple regression and survival analysis results in a clinical context. | |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Analyze genetic and biomedical data using basic analytical approaches. | |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Apply scale development, validity, and reliability analyses. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Conduct data analysis and reporting within the scope of a term project. | 2 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Apply and manage sampling procedures in health studies. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Critically evaluate scientific studies from a statistical perspective. | 4 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Present analysis results in accordance with ethical principles. | 2 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Applies fundamental concepts of epidemiology and health statistics to clinical and field settings. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course introduction; overview of research methodologies | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Quantitative research: definition, purpose, classification | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Quantitative research designs (experimental, observational) | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Qualitative research: basic concepts and approaches | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Qualitative research designs (phenomenology, case study, etc.) | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Data collection methods in qualitative research | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Data collection tools in quantitative research | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Sözlü Sınav |
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| 9 | Validity–reliability | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Mixed-methods research approaches and designs | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Data integration in mixed-methods research | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Ethical principles in research methodologies | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Methodological analysis of health-related case studies | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | General review | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | Creating a sample research proposal | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 153 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,12 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||