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Course Description Course Name : Research Methods in Social Sciences II Course Code : EPÖ 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 : Identifies a research problem and states it with limitations Uses suitable literature review methods and techniques for the research Writes the aims of the research as a hypothesis or a research question States the importance of the research in accordance with 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 techniques 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 in accordance with the rules Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : EPÖ 701 Research Methods in Social Sciences I Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The main purpose of this course is to provide the MA students in different fields of educational sciences with a scientific point of view towards life and events, which enables them to improve their knowledge,skills and attitudes to solve a problem using scientific method. Course Contents : The course covers research methods, data collection, conducting a research, research models and data collection techniques, presentation and interpretation of findings, conclusions and recommendations and report writing. 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 Examining related sources of information Question and answer, discussion, 2 Problem: search, select and express Examining related sources of information Question and answer, discussion, practice assignments1 3 Review of the literatüre and submission of homework Examining related sources of information Question and answer, discussion, practice assignments 2 4 Statement of aims and submission of homework Examining related sources of information Question and answer, discussion, practice assignments 3 5 Importance of Research and submission of homework Examining related sources of information Question and answer, discussion, practice assignments 4 6 Assumptions and limitations Examining related sources of information Question and answer, discussion, 7 Definitions: Conceptual and functional Examining related sources of information Question and answer, discussion, practice assignments 8 Midterm exam and submission of homework Preparation for the exam Written exam 9 Quantitative and qualitative methods: How to decide? Research Models Examining related sources of information Question and answer, discussion, practice assignments 5 10 Research models: descriptive models, experimental models, ex-post facto research design, historical research and action research Examining related sources of information Question and answer, discussion, practice assignments 11 Methods: Data collection methods The concept of measuring The reliability and validity of measurement Types of scales Data collection methods: survey, interview, observation and document analysis Examining related sources of information Question and answer, discussion, practice assignments 6 12 Methods: Findings Organization, presentation and explanation of findings and submission of homework Examining related sources of information Question and answer, discussion, 13 Methods: Results, discussion and implications writing the research report Examining related sources of information Question and answer, discussion, practice assignments 7 14 Methods: Results, discussion and implications writing the research report and submission of homework Examining related sources of information Question and answer, discussion, 15 General evaluation of the course Review of the course Discussion 16/17 Final exam and submission of homework Preparation for the final exam Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  APA (2001). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (Fifth Edition). Washington DC: APA.  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.  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  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  Karasar, N. (2002). Bilimsel araştırma yöntemi. (11. Baskı). Ankara: Nobel Yayıncılık  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.  TÜBA (2002). Bilimsel araştırmada etik ve sorunları. Ankara: Türkiye Bilimler Akademisi yayınları  Yıldırım, C. (1991). Bilim felsefesi (3. Basım). İstanbul: Remzi Kitabevi.  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 50     Homeworks/Projects/Others 7 50 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 On the basis of the Educational Sciences BA degree qualificatons, improves his/her knowledge in the same field at the level of expertise. 3 2 Understands the multi-dimensional causes of a problem and evaluates the problem as a whole 5 3 Analyzes a scientific article in the field of educational sciences. 5 4 Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge s/he gained at the level of expertise in the field of educational sciences. 4 5 Uses and develops individual assessment techniques. 5 6 Guides the graduates of the field of educational sciencies within the framework of the knowledge and experiences that specialized training provides. 3 7 Gains knowledge and experience about the appliations which can make the field of expertise functional in educational field. 5 8 Makes prediction about the partner behaviors through the applications concerning the field of expertise. 3 9 Solves a problem in the context of educational sciences in a scientific perspective. 5 10 Integrates the theoretical knowledge within the scope of the field of educational sciences with the field of application. 5 11 Takes responsibility for solving the problems at the local and national level during the educational science-oriented applications. 5 12 Communicates effectively and properly with students, teachers, school administrators, and members of families and working group. 3 13 Has a good command of foreign language to be able to follow the foreign resources related to the field. 5 14 Informs his/her colleagues about the processes regarding the field of expertise and conclusions reached. 3 15 Uses the different statistical techniques and information and communication technologies that s/he needs in the field of expertise. 4 16 Provides the support of the institution employees to make the applications concerning educational sciences successful. 3 17 Develops internalized knowledge in the field of expertise and the related disciplines at the level of expertise. 4 18 Identifies the sources of the problems in the field of educational sciences and contributes to the solution of these problems. 5 19 Provides the cooperation of all partners in educational environment stating the necessity of the field of expertise. 3 20 Assesses the necessities which reveal through the applications related to the field of expertise in a critical way. 5 * 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 7 3 21     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 15 15 Total Workload: 158 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.32 ECTS Credit: 6