Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
RESEARCH METHODS 801500715000 1 + 0 1.0 3.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Graduate Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery Lecturing, document sharing, video/audio recording
Course Coordinator
Instructors Murat OLGUN
Assistants
Goals This course consists research processes, approaches, presentation and publication issues in a graduate level. This course will be conducted with technology support, and contributes increasing the quality, and the awareness of research processes.
Course Content Knowledge, science and technology, Introduction to scientific research, Time management and planning, Literature review, Ethical issues in research, Scientific methods of research, Quantitative research methods, Qualitative research methods, Mixed methods research, Presentation of the research study, Reporting of the research study
Learning Outcomes 1) Identifies the basic terms related with research area like knowledge, science, philosophy of science, scientific method levels etc.
2) Identifies the research problem in terms of conducting a research on an issue.
3) Knows the time management and planning in terms of a research process.
4) Reaches scientific resources for literature review.
5) Constitutes a research process within frame of ethical principles and rules.
6) Explains a research problem’s importance, identifies the assumptions, and limitations.
7) Defines research model, and compares the different research models.
8) Knows the data collection procedures which fits the research aim. Chooses the proper data analysis techniques according to research aims, data type and level.
9) Reports the research process in terms of scientific writing method and reporting principles.

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Knowledge, science and technology Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
2. Week Introduction to scientific research Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
3. Week Time management and planning Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
4. Week Literature review Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
5. Week Ethical issues in research Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
6. Week Scientific methods of research Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
7. Week Quantitative research Methods Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
8. Week Quantitative research Methods Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
9. Week Qualitative research Methods Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
10. Week Qualitative research Methods Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
11. Week Mixed methods research Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
12. Week Mixed methods research Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
13. Week Presentation of the research study Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
14. Week Reporting of the research study Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving
Brainstorming
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Cemal Yıldırım, Matematiksel Düşünme, Remzi Kitabevi, 1996
Matematik Felsefesi, Bekir S. Gür, Kadim Yayınları, 2011.
Wallen, E. W. & Fraenkel, J. R. (2013). Educational Research: A Guide To the Process (2nd ed.). Routledge.

Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
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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 2
Homework 5 1
Presentation (Including Preparation Time) 5 2
Project (Including Preparation and presentation Time) 1 5
Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time) 1 5
Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) 2 1
Midterm Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 1 4
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