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Course Description Course Name : Research Methods I Course Code : MÜZ 709 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Learning Outcomes of the Course : Converts the problems of people and society to a scientific research Builds up methods appropriate for data collection Creates appropriate universe-sample Benefits from appropriate methods of analysis Supervises the reliability - the validity Synthesises and makes interpretations Makes suggestions and inferences 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 gain knowledge and develop skills in identifying differences between qualitative and quantitative methods, characteristics of qualitative methods, aims and types of qualitative research in educational sciences, preparation for and conducting observational and interview study and sample selection. Course Contents : Differences between qualitative and quantitative methods, characteristics of qualitative methods, aims and types of qualitative research in educational sciences, preparation for and conducting observational and interview study and sample selection. 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 Principles and characteristics of science and scientific research Examination of relevant sources Small Group Discussion - Inspection / Survey Study 2 Principles and characteristics of science and scientific research Examination of relevant sources Small Group Discussion - Inspection / Survey Study 3 Scientific research, measurement, scaling and key discussions and examples of scale Examination of relevant sources Small Group Discussion - Inspection / Survey Study 4 Scientific research, measurement, scaling and key discussions and examples of scale Homework 1 Small Group Discussion - Inspection / Survey Study 5 Relationship between scales and statistical analysis, points to be considered in the selection of statistical methods. Examination of relevant sources Small Group Discussion - Inspection / Survey Study 6 Statistical relationship between scales of analysis, to be considered in the selection of appropriate statistical techniques Examination of relevant sources Homework 2 Small Group Discussion - Inspection / Survey Study 7 Conversion of a problem to a scientific research Examination of relevant sources Small Group Discussion - Inspection / Survey Study 8 Midterm Exam None None 9 Determination of methods of universe and sampling Homework 3 Small Group Discussion - Inspection / Survey Study 10 Determination of methods of universe and sampling Examination of relevant sources Small Group Discussion - Inspection / Survey Study 11 Determinig the dimensions and appropriate ways of collecting data, item development and item analysis Examination of relevant sources Homework 4 Small Group Discussion - Inspection / Survey Study 12 Determinig the dimensions and appropriate ways of collecting data, item development and item analysis Examination of relevant sources Small Group Discussion - Inspection / Survey Study 13 Data collection and coding, data encoding on SPSS Homework 5 Small Group Discussion - Inspection / Survey Study 14 Data collection and coding, data encoding on SPSS Examination of relevant sources Small Group Discussion - Inspection / Survey Study 15 Final preparation works None Small Group Discussion - Inspection / Survey Study 16/17 Final exam None None   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. 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 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. 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, 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 0     Homeworks/Projects/Others 5 100 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 Earns the habit and consciousness of having artistic ethics and professional discipline. 5 2 Improves the ability of deciphiring the works technically and musically. 0 3 Gains the ability to come together with colleagues and execute musical synergy. 0 4 Has the ability to fulfill the Music Education Program . 4 5 Plays instrumental works that take place in the Music Education Program technically and musically. 0 6 Makes theoretical studies related to the identification of national and international records about music using their professional knowledge and experience. 4 7 Conducts practical studies to be acquainted with the national and international records about music. 2 8 0 9 Conducts independent advanced studies in the field. 5 10 In addition to professional development, continues to improve oneself in the scientific, social, cultural and athletic fields. 3 11 Performs on stage single, as well accompanies on any instrument or band. 0 12 Develops a positive attitude towards having music education and improving himself. 5 13 Critically, evaluates and executes his advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field. 4 14 Is aware of the responsibility of being a national and international artist. 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) 16 3 48     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 16 4 64 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 5 4 20     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 4 4     Final Exam 1 4 4 Total Workload: 140 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.6 ECTS Credit: 6