| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Methods | YBM505 | Compulsory | Master's degree | 1 | Fall | 7 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Fatih KOÇ
Assistant Prof. Dr. Cihan Necmi GÜNAL
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Define the concepts of science, scientific classifications, characteristics of the science, types of scientific research <br> 2)Explain the process of the problem determination: objectives, importance, limitations, assumption <br>3)Expound data collection methods
2) It gives information about the criteria to be considered in the problem and problem selection in scientific research, the purpose, importance and limitations of a scientific research.
3) Scientific research methods, research models: It gives information about survey and trial model research.
4) Universe and sample, data and data collection ways: It gives information about the validity and reliability studies in data collection tools (tests) and the adaptation of foreign tests.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | ||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||||
| 1 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 2 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 3 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 4 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Seminer
Course Contents
This course is conducted within an interdisciplinary perspective and covers a wide range of themes ranging from the philosophy and methodology of science to the technical and practical issues related to research and writing processes such as data collection and analysis. Various research examples will be analyzed in order to understand the advantages and limitations of single methods, along with general readings on different research types and discussions about them.
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required