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Course Description Course Name : Aplied Research Methods Course Code : FEL 701 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. ADNAN GÜMÜŞ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Converts human and community-based issues into the scientific research Develops appropriate data collection tools Creates the appropriate sample-universe Benefits from appropriate analysis techniques Tests the reliability-validation Synthesizes and interprets Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The aim of this course is to provide the students with the ability to convert the problems into scientific research, to do applied research, analyze, understand reliability and validity, have the knowledge of scale development. Course Contents : This course covers the necessary terms and concepts used in scientific research Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Seminar room   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Principles and characteristics of science and scientific research Reading the theoretical section related to the subject Lecture-Discussion-Question and Answer 2 Basic discussions and examples on scientific research, measurement, scaling and scale Reading the theoretical section related to the subject Lecture-Discussion-Question and Answer 3 Relation between statistical analysis and scales ,the points to be considered in the selection of appropriate statistical techniques Reading the theoretical section related to the subject Lecture-Discussion-Question and Answer 4 Conversion of a problem into scientific research Reading the theoretical section related to the subject Lecture-Discussion-Question and Answer 5 The identification of the universe and the sampling techniques Reading the theoretical section related to the subject Lecture-Discussion-Question and Answer 6 Determination of the dimensions, determination of appropriate ways of collecting data, item development and item analysis Reading the theoretical section related to the subject Lecture-Discussion-Question and Answer 7 Data collection and coding, coding data in SPSS Reading the theoretical section related to the subject Lecture-Discussion-Question and Answer 8 Mid term exam Preparation for the exam Written exam 9 Ways of improving the reliability and validity of the scale Reading the theoretical section related to the subject Lecture-Discussion-Question and Answer 10 Factor analysis Reading the theoretical section related to the subject Lecture-Discussion-Question and Answer 11 Reliability analysis, the validity of the criteria and predictive Reading the theoretical section related to the subject Lecture-Discussion-Question and Answer 12 Election of appropriate statistical analysis, descriptive statistics Reading the theoretical section related to the subject Lecture-Discussion-Question and Answer 13 Applied analysis of variance Reading the theoretical section related to the subject Lecture-Discussion-Question and Answer 14 Applied correlation and regression analysis Reading the theoretical section related to the subject Lecture-Discussion-Question and Answer 15 Other ways and techniques for analysis and interpretation Reading the theoretical section related to the subject Lecture-Discussion-Question and Answer 16/17 Final exam Preparation for the exam Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s) Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0     Homeworks/Projects/Others 4 100 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 Understands, analyzes, synthesizes, conceptualizes, solves and directs the problems encountered in human and social issues and business life 4 2 Brings forward the problems and issues related to human and society systematically and consistently in a written text and orally 4 3 Behaves sensitively to human and social issues, empathizes, deals with the problems he notices, and organizes studies related to them 3 4 Enhances the ability of analytical, critical and creative thinking, and has multi-dimensional perspective 5 5 Transforms the subjects and problems in especially three main fields (Philosophy, Psychology and Sociology) into scientific-philosophical issue, conceptualizes, theorizes, and evaluates in interdisciplinary 5 6 Creates philosophical- scientific problems related to human and social issues and does research especially in the areas of philosophy, psychology and sociology. 5 7 Develops solutions for problems in the field and implements them 4 8 Acts within social, scientific and ethical values framework at the stage of data collection, interpretetation, implementation and dessemination 4 9 Associates the universal problems with national and local issues 3 10 Examines the problems he encounters in educational environment and everyday life with philosophical, sociological and psychological outlook 5 11 Presents problems and research results at the national and international level and publishes them as scientific resource. 4 12 Follows new publications, information, theory, techniques and other developments in their field, and is always open to self-development and research 4 13 Uses, develops and tracks the ways of scientific thoughts, critical and creative thinking 4 14 Develops and uses effective communication skills with students, colleagues and people; share information and developments with these people and institutions; have common projects, scientific studies and cooperations . 5 15 Sustains activities in the field of education in a competent and qualified manner 3 16 Monitors and uses information and communication technologies 3 17 Internalizes and uses latest information, theory and methodologies in the field ; implements them to new areas and associates them with other disciplines 5 18 Knows theories and methodologies, and has knowledge especially in philosophy, sociology, psychology, educational science, all humanities and social sciences; monitors and internalizes new developments 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 5 70 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 9 36     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0 0     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 158 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.32 ECTS Credit: 6