| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific Research and Ethics | KCA103 | Compulsory | Master's degree | 1 | Fall | 7 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Fatma Belgin ÖZAYDINLI
Associate Prof. Dr. Hakan TURAN
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Explains basic concepts and principles of research model, types and methods.
2) It describes the general features of data collection tools.
3) Analyzes and interprets data.
4) Prepares research report in accordance with research principles and ethics
5) It has ethical responsibilities and attaches importance to ethical values.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | |||||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||||||
| 1 | No relation | Middle | Middle | High | High | Middle | Low | High | High | High | Low | High | |
| 2 | High | Middle | Middle | High | High | Middle | Low | High | High | High | Low | High | |
| 3 | High | Middle | Middle | High | High | Middle | Low | High | High | High | Low | High | |
| 4 | High | Middle | Middle | High | High | Middle | Low | High | High | No relation | Low | No relation | |
| 5 | High | Middle | Middle | High | High | Middle | Low | High | High | High | Low | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
-
Course Contents
Basic concepts and principles of research methods; research process (to identify the problem, to identify the problem and sample, to collect and analyze data, to interpret the results); general characteristics of data collection tools; analysis and evaluation of data; access to articles, dissertations and databases; research models and types; basic paradigms in scientific research; quantitative and qualitative research designs; sampling in qualitative research, data collection, analysis of data; validity and safety in qualitative research; reviewing, evaluating and presenting articles or theses; preparing a research report in accordance with research principles and ethics; action (action) research in education. Basic concepts about ethics, ethical problems in using resources, ethical behavior, ethical responsibilities of researcher, ethical regulations and ethical committees.
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Quiz to Course Grade |
50% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
50% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required