Quantitative Research Methods
Political Science and Public Administration
Faculty of Political Sciences
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Research Methods | Elective | Bachelor's degree | 4 | Fall | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Adem ÇAYLAK
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Explains and classifies approaches to science
2) Discovers the positivist approach to science
3) Explains quantitative research techniques
4) Designs a quantitative research design.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | |||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| 1 | No relation | High | Low | Middle | Middle | High | Low | High | |
| 2 | No relation | High | Low | Middle | Middle | High | Low | High | |
| 3 | No relation | High | Low | Middle | Middle | High | Low | High | |
| 4 | No relation | High | Low | Middle | Middle | High | Low | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
Scientific research approaches, Positivist science approach, Quantitative research logic, Quantitative research techniques, Quantitative research design, Quantitative sampling methods, Data collection methods, Measurement and testing techniques, Quantitative data analysis.
Weekly Schedule
1) Introduction and Discussion on the Curriculum2) What is knowledge, what is science? Purpose of Science, Classification of Sciences, Scientific Thinking Method
3) Epistemology and Methodology
4) Approaches to Science
5) Positivist and Humanistic Approaches to Science
6) Quantitative Research Logic
7) Quantitative Research Methods
8) MIDTERM EXAM
9) Quantitative Research Techniques
10) Quantitative Sampling Methods
11) Data Collection Methods in Qualitative Research
12) Data Collection Methods in Quatitative Research
13) Quantitative Data Analysis
14) Creating a Research Design 1
15) Creating a Research Design 2
16) FINAL EXAM
Recommended or Required Reading
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
Work Placement(s)
Not Required