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Course Description Course Name : Scientific Research Methods II Course Code : BED-523 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. FATMA PERVİN BİLİR Asst.Prof.Dr. GONCA İNCE Instructor DİLEK SEVİMLİ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Develops research skills in sports sciences Chooses a topic for research Reports research 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 guide students to conduct scientific research in the field of sports and help them develop research skills in sports sciences. Course Contents : Conducting research on a topic chosen by the advisor and the student Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : BESYO Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Research processes and techniques in sports sciences Reviewing resources Discussion, feedback 2 Problem: searching, selecting and expressing Reviewing resources Discussion, feedback 3 Review of the literature Reviewing resources Discussion, feedback 4 Error and Control in research Reading recommended resources Lecture, discussion, problem solving, case / cases, standard information technologies 5 Determining the aim of the study Reading recommended resources Lecture, discussion, problem solving, case / cases, standard information technologies 6 Feedback on the aim of the study Reading recommended resources Discussion, feedback 7 Writing the aim of the study Writing weekly reports Discussion, feedback 8 Midterm Exam Midterm Exam Midterm Exam 9 Quantitative and qualitative methods: How to decide? Research Models Writing weekly reports Discussion, feedback 10 Methods: Data collection techniques a) The concept of measurement b) The reliability and validity of measurement c) Types of scales d) Data collection techniques: survey, interview, observation and document analysis Writing weekly reports Discussion, feedback 11 How to test the hypothesis? Writing weekly reports Discussion, feedback 12 Research models: descriptive models, experimental models, ex-post facto research design, historical research and action research Writing weekly reports Discussion, feedback 13 Writing the sections of an academic paper (discussion, conclusion, implications, abstract and references) Writing weekly reports Discussion, feedback 14 Presenting a scientific article Writing weekly reports Discussion, feedback 15 Methods: Results, discussion and implications, writing the research report Writing weekly reports Discussion, feedback 16/17 final exam Final exam Final 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.  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.  Erdoğan, İ. (2003). Pozitivist metodoloji: Bilimsel araştırma tasarımı, istatistiksel yöntemler, analiz ve yorum. Ankara: Erk Yayın Dağıtım  Jerry R. THOMAS, Jack K. NELSON, Stephen J. SILVERMAN (2005). Research Methods in Physical Activity, Human Kinetics, 5th Edition  Ali BALCI (2004). Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma. Pegem Yayıncılık, 4. Basım, Ankara 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 4 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 Uses the knowledge, experience, practice and problem solving skills acquired during his/her graduate study in interdisciplinary studies. 5 2 Develops basic scientific knowledge, skills and attitudes about body and sports. 4 3 Reviews policies in Physical Education and sports. 3 4 Explains the principles of organizational ethics. 2 5 Determines physical activity levels of individuals in different age groups in Physical Education and sports. 1 6 Develops periods and models for movement development by age groups in Physical Education and sports. 1 7 Makes analyses of sample case studies in Physical Education and sports organizations. 5 8 Reviews test development and measurement results intended for the development of individuals in Physical Education and sports. 3 9 Follows the trends in his/her field and develops his/her communication skills using a foreign language. 4 10 Explains the research methods and uses statistical analysis procedures in Physical Education and sports. 5 11 Describes the climate and culture of physical education and sports organizations. 3 12 Is aware of the developmental and educational problems of special needs children. 3 13 Evaluates and measures the physical suitability in disabled sports. 5 14 Practices injury rehabilitation and first aid techniques in sports. 0 15 Follows the national and international developments in the field and continues professional development. 2 16 Plans and holds sports organizations. 2 17 Keeps the culture of Olympism and Olympic movement alive. 2 18 Identifies and implements recreational activities. 2 19 Identifies the psychological tendencies in sports and implements methods and techniques in psychology. 2 * 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) 16 3 48     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 3 2 6 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 4 16     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1     Final Exam 1 1 1 Total Workload: 72 Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.88 ECTS Credit: 3