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Course Description Course Name : Research Methods In Social Science II Course Code : OÖ 702 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. AHMET DOĞANAY Learning Outcomes of the Course : Determines a problem for the research and states it with restrictions Uses suitable literature review methods and techniques for the research Writes the aims of the research as a hypothesis or question States the importance of the research according to its rules Determines the premises and restrictions taken as basis in the research Comprehends the research models used in social studies Chooses the suitable research model for the determined problem Explains and uses the data collection methods used in social studies Takes samples suitable for the aims and the problem of the research Organizes, presents and explains the research findings in a suitable way Indicates and discusses the research results Writes a research report according to the rules Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : OÖ 701 Research Methods in Social Sciences I Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The main purpose of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes of the post-graduate students studying in education branches to solve a problem by using the scientific method, and to help them acquire a scientific stance towards life events. Course Contents : Research methods, data collection, conducting a research, research models and data collection techniques, presentation and interpretation of findings, results and implications, reporting Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Research Process and Techniques in Social Sciences Examination of relevant sources Question and answer, discussion, practice assignments 2 a) Problem: search, select and express Examination of relevant sources. Homework 1 Question and answer, discussion, practice assignments 3 b) Review of the literature Examination of relevant sources. Homework 2 Question and answer, discussion, practice assignments 4 c) Statement of aims Examination of relevant sources. Homework 3 Question and answer, discussion, practice assignments 5 d) Importance of the study Examination of relevant sources. Homework 4 Question and answer, discussion, practice assignments 6 e) Assumptions and limitations Examination of relevant sources Question and answer, discussion, practice assignments 7 f) Definitions: Conceptual and functional Examination of relevant sources Question and answer, discussion, practice assignments 8 Midterm exam Preparation for the exam Written exam 9 Methods: Research Models Examination of relevant sources. Homework 5 Question and answer, discussion, practice assignments 10 a) Quantitative and qualitative methods: How to decide? Examination of relevant sources Question and answer, discussion, practice assignments 11 b) Research models: descriptive models, experimental models, ex-post facto research design, historical research and action research Examination of relevant sources Question and answer, discussion, practice assignments 12 c) Methods: Data collection methods a) The concept of measuring b)The reliability and validity of measurement c) Types of scales d) Data collection methods: survey, interview, observation and document analysis Examination of relevant sources Question and answer, discussion, practice assignments 13 Methods: Findings; Organization, presentation, and explanation of findings Examination of relevant sources. Homework 6 Question and answer, discussion, practice assignments 14 Methods: Results, discussion and implications; writing the research report Examination of relevant sources. Homework 7 Question and answer, discussion, practice assignments 15 General evaluation of the course Review of the course Discussion 16/17 Final exam Preparation for the final Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Cohen L & Manion, L. (1998). Research methods in education (Fourth Edition). London: Routledge.  Eichelberger, R. T. (1989). Disciplined inquiry. Understanding and doing educational research. New York: Longman  APA (2001). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (Fifth Edition). Washington DC: APA.  Kaptan, S. (1982). Bilimsel araştırma ve istatistik teknikler. Ankara: Rehber Yayınları  Pears, D. (2004). Bilgi nedir? Çev. A. Güçlü. Bilim Ve Sanat. www.felsefelik.com/kitaplar/pears_david/9757298379 pdf adresinden 24. 09. 2007 tarihinde alınmıştır.  Yıldırım, C. (1991). Bilim felsefesi (3. Basım). İstanbul: Remzi Kitabevi.  Yıldırım, C. (1991). Bilim felsefesi (3. Basım). İstanbul: Remzi Kitabevi.  Karasar, N. (2002). Bilimsel araştırma yöntemi. (11. Baskı). Ankara: Nobel Yayıncılık  Yıldırım, C. (1991). Bilim felsefesi (3. Basım). İstanbul: Remzi Kitabevi.  Balcı, A. (2001). Sosyal bilimlerde araştırma: Yöntem, teknik ve ilkeler. (3. Baskı). Ankara: PegemA Yayıncılık.  Borg, W. R. & Gall, M. D. (1989). Educational research: An introduction (Fifth Edition). New York: Longman.  Erdoğan, İ. (2003). Pozitivist metodoloji: Bilimsel araştırma tasarımı, istatistiksel yöntemler, analiz ve yorum. Ankara: Erk Yayın Dağıtım  Gürsakal, N. (2005). Yeni bilim. htpp://homepage.uludag.edu.tr/~gursakal~7 adresinden 16.08. 2005 tarihinde alınmıştır  TÜBA (2002). Bilimsel araştırmada etik ve sorunları. Ankara: Türkiye Bilimler Akademisi yayınları  Yıldırım, A.& Şimşek, H. (1999). Sosyal bilimlerde nitel araştırma yöntemleri. Ankara: Seçkin Yayınevi Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 7 40 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Relates knowledge in the field of early childhood education to the knowledge in other fields. 3 2 Explains the theoretical and applied knowledge in the field of study at expert level. 3 3 Plans and executes a scientific research study. 5 4 Acts in accordance with the social, scientific, cultural and ethical standards when conducting a scientific research or concluding projects. 5 5 Describes and defines different scientific research methods and analyses used in social sciences. 5 6 Independently executes a study that requires expertise in his/her field. 5 7 Questions and inquires into the social and scientific topics in a critical manner and is open to new perspectives. 5 8 Presents a research study that s/he conducted in the field of early childhood education to a group of experts or non-experts orally, visually or in writing, 5 9 Thoroughly explains the educational and developmental issues related to early childhood education. 2 10 Defines, describes and explains teaching strategies, methods and techniques. 2 11 Explains the interactions among different disciplines related to her/his field of study. 3 12 Critically reviews and reflects on the national and international approaches to early childhood education. 3 13 Applies different teaching strategies, methods and techniques. 2 14 Works in a team and/or acts as a leader to solve problems in her/his field. 3 15 Executes studies in her/his field of study in accordance with the life long learning perspective. 5 16 Is sensitive to and follows the social and technological developments. 5 17 Utilizes the information and communication technologies effectively. 5 18 Proficiently uses one of the languages in the European Language Portfolio at the level that enables her/him understand the knowledge base related to her/his field of study, communicate orally and verbally. 4 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 7 4 28     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 15 15 Total Workload: 151 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.04 ECTS Credit: 6