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  Course Description
Course Name : Scientific Research Method I

Course Code : SYB407

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 3

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor LEVENT SANGÜN

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Describes the basic concepts (science, scientific research, variable, measurement)
Understands scientific research methods that are descriptive and experimental
Understands data collection techniques in scientific research
Identifies sections of scientific papers
Examines examples of scientific articles and theses

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 teach the basic concepts of scientific research, types of research, the basic features of scientific research, the steps involved in the process of research.

Course Contents : Science and the scientific method, scientific research and related concepts, types of scientific research, data collection techniques, scientific papers and chapters.

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 Basic concepts (science, scientific research, variable, measurement) Reading related resources oral presentation
2 Basic concepts (validity, reliability, universe, sample, hypothesis) Reading related resources oral presentation
3 Scientific research methods; descriptive, experimental Reading related resources oral presentation
4 Basic characteristics and stages of scientific researches Reading related resources oral presentation
5 Data collection techniques(documentary scanning, observation) in scientific research Reading related resources oral presentation
6 Data collection techniques(interview, questionnaire) in scientific research Reading related resources oral presentation
7 Questionnaire preparation techniques Reading related resources oral presentation
8 Midterm Exam General revision Written Exam
9 Scanning scientific publications from internet Reading related resources oral presentation
10 Writing scientific articles Reading related resources oral presentation
11 Examination of sections of scientific articles Reading related resources oral presentation
12 Examination of sections of scientific articles Reading related resources oral presentation
13 Examination of examples of scientific articles and theses Reading related resources oral presentation
14 Examination of examples of scientific articles and theses Read related resources oral presentation
15 Final exam Reading related resources oral presentation
16/17 Final exam oral presentation Oral Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Bilir P. Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri Ders Notu. Çukurova Üniversitesi BESYO, 2013.
Required Course Material(s)  Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri
 Day RA. Bilimsel Makale Nasıl Yazılır ve Yayımlanır? Çev: Gülay Aşkar Altay. Tübitak Yayınları. 2000.
 Ünsal P. Örgütsel Araştırmalarda Anket Yöntemi. İstanbul: Çantay Yayınları. 2003.
 Karasar N. Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi-Kavramlar, İlkeler, Teknikler. Ankara: Matbaş Matbaacılık, 1982.
 Balcı A. Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma. Ankara: Bilgisayar Yayıncılık, 1995.


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 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 Acts appropriately with professional ethical standards 0
2 Defines the sport organization in our country and explains their problems. 3
3 Understands the knowledge, skills and values related to sport organizations’ management at the highest level. 2
4 Analysis the internal and external environment of sport organizations, solves its problems and makes decisions in accordance with the changing conditions. 0
5 Practises the management functions and organization principle to sport organization 0
6 Has the skills of active listening, empathy, self-expression, and use of communication technology for effective interpersonal communication. 0
7 In additon to occupational skills, develops himself on scientific, cultural and artistic areas according to his own abilities and needs. 5
8 Recognizes the sports facilities and technologies, follows their progress and uses information technology in accordance with the sport sciences. 0
9 Has knowledge about human anatomy and physiology. 0
10 Understands how managerial decision-making process is affected by the organizational culture and ethical values of sport organization. 0
11 Acquires the knowledge and the culture of sport, adopts the philosophy of Olympism, has the skills of explaining and spreading this philosophy in society. 0
12 Understands and interprets the technical tactics and managerial skills of chosen sports branch. 0
13 Uses the communiction skills in the sport organization management process. 0
14 Develops the financial strategies for sport organizations, evaluates the budget, revenue sources and expenditure, explains the elements of sports marketing. 0
15 Has an active role in individual and group activities and successfully finishes the tasks in group work in sports areas. 0
16 Becomes sensitive and tolerant of athletes about multicultural and diversity issues. 0
17 Uses educational technology effectively to reach training and performance goals. 3
18 Has the ability to search, discover, create alternative solutions, reach information, think critically and engage in productive discussions for personal and professional growth. 0
19 Acts colloboratively and cooperatively with her/his colleagues in work place 0
20 Knows the importance of nutrition for health and performance. 0
* 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 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 5 5
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 1 15 15
Total Workload: 114
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.56
ECTS Credit: 5