Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
RESEARCH METHODS 11301851 1 + 0 1.0 2.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Graduate Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery Theoretical lesson and homework
Course Coordinator
Instructors Necmettin ÜNAL
Assistants
Goals Education of the student in Research Methods
Course Content Definition of scientific methods, basic concepts and stages Definition of scientific methods, basic concepts and stages "Data collection and factors of affecting the data collection " Preparetion of data for statistical analysis Measurement procedures, measurement tools and factors affecting the measurement process Errors that can be done in researches and reduction of these errors Types of research Methods used in animal behaviors Ethical rules to follow in the investigation Basic rules for preparing the research project Basic rules for preparing the research project Making graphics and table methods Basic rules for writing seminars and theses Discussion of current articles about the subject
Learning Outcomes 1) understand the general principles of planning a good test
2) Increasing the reliability of trial and provides the necessary conditions for reducing the error margin
3) Research methods are learned.

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Definition of scientific methods, basic concepts and stages Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Colloquium
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning; Brain Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
2. Week Definition of scientific methods, basic concepts and stages Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Colloquium
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning; Brain Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
3. Week "Data collection and factors of affecting the data collection " Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Colloquium
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning; Brain Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
4. Week Preparetion of data for statistical analysis Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Colloquium
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning; Brain Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
5. Week Measurement procedures, measurement tools and factors affecting the measurement process Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Colloquium
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning; Brain Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
6. Week Errors that can be done in researches and reduction of these errors Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Colloquium
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning; Brain Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
7. Week Types of research Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Colloquium
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning; Brain Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
8. Week Methods used in animal behaviors Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Colloquium
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning; Brain Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
9. Week Ethical rules to follow in the investigation Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Colloquium
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning; Brain Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
10. Week Basic rules for preparing the research project Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Colloquium
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning; Brain Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
11. Week Basic rules for preparing the research project Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Colloquium
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning; Brain Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
12. Week Making graphics and table methods Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Colloquium
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning; Brain Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
13. Week Basic rules for writing seminars and theses Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Colloquium
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning; Brain Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
14. Week Discussion of current articles about the subject Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Opinion Pool; Colloquium
Project Based Learning; Problem Based Learning; Brain Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Özdamar, K. (2001), SPSS ile Biyoistatistik, Kaan Kitabevi, Eskişehir.

Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program RequirementsContribution LevelDK1DK2DK3
PY15440
PY25000
PY35000
PY45000

*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
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ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 1
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 0.3
Homework 14 1
Presentation (Including Preparation Time) 2 11
Final Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Final Exam 1 5
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
ECTS Credit of the Course
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Course Information
  • Course Information
  • Weekly Topics (Content)
  • Sources Used in This Course
  • Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
  • ECTS credits and course workload