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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Research Methods |
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| Course Code |
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MM-533 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. ERKİN ERTEN
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Gains sufficient degree about method science
Realizes researches which respect scientific standarts
Examines and benefits from specific work which fit his/her needs.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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To introduce researchers with basic principles of scientific thought and scientific research process |
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| Course Contents |
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Phases and properties of scientific research. Gathering and sorting of information. Defining and choosing research problem . Hypotheses, theories, laws, variables, expressions, concepts. Test, types of research, data collection, observation, interview, survey, assessment and measurement, sampling techniques, data analysis and evaluation, findings and data analysis. Writing of research report. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Science, knowledge, scientific method and scientific research. |
Studying related books |
Expression and discussion |
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2 |
Properties of scientific research, stages of scientific research |
Studying related books |
Expression and discussion |
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3 |
Sources of knowledge and information
Classifying knowledge and information. |
Studying related books |
Expression and discussion |
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4 |
Research problem
Defining of research problem
Choosing of research problem
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Studying related books |
Expression and discussion |
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5 |
Hypothesis
Theory and Law
Variables |
Studying related books |
Expression and discussion |
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6 |
Terms and concepts |
Studying related books |
Expression and discussion |
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7 |
Test
Kinds of research
Collecting data
Criteria of method choosing |
Studying related books |
Expression and discussion |
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8 |
Quantification and scales
Tecniques of collecting data |
Studying related books |
Expression and discussion |
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9 |
Quiz |
Studying related books and lecture notes. |
Written examination |
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10 |
Observation
Interview
Survey |
Studying related books |
Expression and discussion |
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11 |
Sample and sampling
Techniques of sampling
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Studying related books |
Expression and discussion |
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12 |
Analyzing of data
Faults
Evaluation of data |
Studying related books |
Expression and discussion |
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13 |
Findings and interpretation |
Studying related books |
Expression and discussion |
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14 |
Writing research report
Report language |
Studying related books |
Expression and discussion |
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15 |
Structure and organization in research method |
Studying related books |
Expression and discussion |
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16/17 |
Last print and control |
Studying related books and lecture notes. |
Written examination |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 PAKDİL F., Mimarlık Araştırmaları için Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi, Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi-Mimarlık Fakültesi, İstanbul, 1990
UTKUTUĞ G., Mimarlıkta Araştırma Yöntemleri, Gazi Üniversitesi-Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü, Ankara, 1996
KAPTAN S., Bilimsel Araştırma ve İstatistik Teknikleri, Gazi Üniversitesi, Gazi Eğitim Fakültesi, Ankara, 1991
KARASAR N., Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi, Bilim Yayınları, 1986
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
2 |
60 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
2 |
40 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Produces comprehensive projects related to the field: produces a comprehensive project using acquired knowledge, understanding and the skills [with an inter-disciplinary, multi-disciplinary, beyond disciplines approach] demonstrating the capacity of making decisions on different scales of design / planning. |
1 |
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2 |
On the basis of the competencies gained at the undergraduate level, has advanced level of knowledge and understanding that is needed for original studies in the fields of architecture, planning, and design. |
1 |
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3 |
Gains needed cognitive and practical skills required for competence in professional practice. |
1 |
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4 |
Gains skills for necessary specialized problem-solving skills to develop new knowledge and methods related to the field of research and to integrate knowledge from different fields. |
2 |
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5 |
Carries out academic research in a critical manner and participates in academic dialogues to reach critical and categorical results. |
5 |
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Manages an independent study that requires expertise in the relevant field. |
5 |
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Has the critical awareness about problems concerning the nature of knowledge, sources, production of knowledge and testing related to the fields of Architecture / Planning / design and other related areas. |
1 |
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8 |
Applies the acquired knowledge, understanding and problem-solving skills in new but unusual environments as well as in broader, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary contexts. |
1 |
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9 |
Acts independently and takes responsibility in working and learning environments, defines and manages a project. |
3 |
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10 |
Manages and transforms working or learning contexts that require new, complex, unpredictable strategic approaches. |
1 |
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11 |
Contributes to the professional knowledge and practice of the teams that work in academic environment or application field and/or takes responsibility to review strategic performance. |
1 |
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12 |
Has the learning skills that allows largely independent management of education or pursues its own navigation. |
1 |
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13 |
Shares clearly and systematically the findings and conclusions reached as a result of a study and the basis of the knowledge and rationale of the findings with experts and non-experts. |
2 |
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14 |
Shows the dialectical thinking on social norms and relationships, leads for change. |
1 |
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15 |
Communicates written and orally, using at least one foreign language in the level of European Language Portfolio B2 General. |
1 |
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16 |
Uses language, symbols and texts interactively. |
1 |
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17 |
Uses computer software with information and communication technologies interactively in advanced level needed for the field. |
1 |
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18 |
Conducts an academic study in a critical and systematic way, carries out academic dialogue for critical and categorical results, presents and publishes papers in national and international environments. |
5 |
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19 |
Has the required competencies required to earn the certification for professional practice. |
1 |
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20 |
Integrates and handles complex situations, produces decisions with incomplete or limited information, being aware of the social and ethical responsibilities that may arise from the implementation of the decisions and the acquired knowledge, |
1 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
4 |
56 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
2 |
12 |
24 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
2 |
5 |
10 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
10 |
10 |
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Total Workload: | 142 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 5.68 |
| ECTS Credit: | 6 |
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