Research Methods In Social Sciences
Radio, Television and Cinema
Faculty of Communication
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Methods In Social Sciences | ILT207 | Compulsory | Bachelor's degree | 2 | Fall | 3 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assistant Prof. Dr. Yusuf BUDAK
Assistant Prof. Dr. Akın DEVECİ
Assistant Prof. Dr. Neslihan YOLÇU CENGİZ
Lecturer Dr. İren Dicle AYTAÇ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Recognize the differences between the scientific methodology and other research methods
2) Recognize the basic principles of the scientific methodology
3) Gain ability to design appropriate research model by selecting the right methods and techniques to resolve a a given problem in the field of social sciences.
4) Gain ability to effectively gathering the necessary data from the appropriate resources to resolve a scientific problem
5) Perform basic data analyses by using computer software.
6) Prepare a research report by using the results of the research.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | High | High | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | No relation | Low | Low | Low | No relation | Low | Low | Low | |
| 2 | High | High | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | No relation | Low | Low | Low | No relation | Low | Low | Low | |
| 3 | High | High | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | No relation | Low | Low | Low | No relation | Low | Low | Low | |
| 4 | High | High | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | No relation | Low | Low | Low | No relation | Low | Low | Low | |
| 5 | High | High | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | No relation | Low | Low | High | No relation | Low | Low | Low | |
| 6 | High | High | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | No relation | Low | Low | Low | No relation | Low | Low | Low | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
Definition, aims, and properties of science and scientific methodology, historical development and phases of the scientific methodology, principles of the scientific methodology, steps of the scientific research process, data collection tools and methods, measurement and scaling, sampling procedures, data processing, data analysis, writing a research report, citation and bibliography.
Weekly Schedule
1) Science, The Scientific Methodology and Basic Concepts2) Principles of The Scientific Methodology, Types of Scientific Research
3) Stages of the Scientific Research Methodology
4) Literature Review, Developing the Research Model and Hypothesis
5) Sources of Data and Data Collection Methods
6) Measurement and Scaling
7) The Sampling Procedure
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Preparing a survey questionnaire
10) Conducting A Survey Research
11) Data Analysis: Introduction to SPSS
12) Data Analysis: Obtaining the Descriptive Statistics
13) Data Analysis: Basic Statistical Tests
14) Preparing the Research Report
15) Citations, Bibliography and Research Ethics
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
1- A. Hamdi İslamoğlu, Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri (SPSS Uygulamalı), Beta Basım Yayım Dağıtım A.Ş
2- Kemal Kurtuluş, Araştırma Yöntemleri, Türkmen Kitapevi
3- Malhotra, N K., Marketing Research, An Applied Orientation, Prentice Hall, New Jersey 1999.
4- Bridget Somekh, Cathy Lewin, Theory and Methods in Social Research,Second Edition, Sage.
5- Halil Seyidoğlu, Bilimsel Araştırma ve Yazma El Kitabı, Güzem Yayınları.
6- Engin Yıldırım, Recai Coşkun, Remzi Altunışık, Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri SPSS Uygulamalı, Sakarya Kitabevi
7- Discovering Statistics Using SPSS (3rd Edition), Andy Field, Sage Publications, 2009.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required