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Course Description Course Name : Scientific Method and Research Techniques -II Course Code : FGE330 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 3 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. ADNAN GÜMÜŞ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows measurement, scaling and scales Knows criteria of reliability-validity Translates a specific problem/concept to the research problem, Prepares an item pool (content validity) about a specific concept. Determines the sample Does practical research Collects data and processes the data Makes essential analysis and interpretation of the data Writes research reports. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : FGE331 Scientific Method and Research Techniques -I Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The purpose of this course consists of a course on the basis of previous periods, the method of scale and scale types, a particular problem, especially apply for scientific research, data analysis and interpretation of the processes of implementation .. For this purpose, mainly measuring and scaling techniques, data processing, analysis, and interpretation reflectivity, reliability, and validity issues are addressed. Course Contents : Developing hypothesis in a social context, determining variables and relationship between them, introducing concept of measuring, gathering data by identifying universe and sample. Planning a research project from the first, to the last stage, considering basic principles in each stage. Preparation of a questionnaire and application of the project. Analysis of the data collected, by manipulation of the variables, preparation of tables, criticism and interpretation of the results. Examination of psychometric and projective techniques, understanding concepts reliability and validity are other goals included beside preparation and application of a research project. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : R2-204 classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Measurement and scaling Scanning source book, articles, papers related to subject and make a preliminary study Lecture-Discussion 2 Research Problem: An Experimental Scanning source book, articles, papers related to subject and make a preliminary study Lecture-Discussion 3 Real and nominal terms and definitions Scanning source book, articles, papers related to subject and make a preliminary study Lecture-Discussion 4 Types of scale and the brief history Scanning source book, articles, papers related to subject and make a preliminary study Lecture-Discussion 5 Scaling-scale variations (Distance, equally spaced, cumulative, Likert-type, ...) The research work will be completed Lecture -cooperative learning-project 6 Validation (Validation / Delivery) Criteria Scanning source book, articles, papers related to subject and make a preliminary study Lecture-Discussion 7 Applied research, experimental translation of problem Scanning source book, articles, papers related to subject and make a preliminary study Lecture-Discussion 8 Development of data collection techniques, data collection Scanning source book, articles, papers related to subject and make a preliminary study Lecture-Discussion 9 Data coding Scanning source book, articles, papers related to subject and make a preliminary study Lecture-Discussion 10 Applied basic validity analysis Scanning source book, articles, papers related to subject and make a preliminary study Lecture-Discussion 11 Applied basic reliability analysis Scanning source book, articles, papers related to subject and make a preliminary study Lecture-Discussion 12 Findings and analysis Scanning source book, articles, papers related to subject and make a preliminary study Lecture-Discussion 13 Interpretation and reporting The research work will be completed Lecture -cooperative learning-project 14 Limitations of scales and some current debate Scanning source book, articles, papers related to subject and make a preliminary study Lecture-Discussion 15 Final exam Preparing for the exam Written exam 16/17 - - -   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Özgüven, İ.E. (1995), Psikolojik Testler (Psychological Tests). Ankara:Hacettepe.  Karasar, Niyazi (1991), Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri - Kavramlar, İlkeler, Teknikler (Scientific Research Methods - Concepts, Principles, Techniques). Ankara. Required Course Material(s)  Sencer, Muzaffer (1989), Toplum Bilimlerinde Yöntem. İstanbul:Beta Yayınları.  Gökçe, Birsen (1988), Toplumsal Bilimlerde Araştırma (Research in Society Science). Ankara:Savas Publications.  Duverger, Maurice (1980), Sosyal Bilimlere Giriş (Introduction to Social Science). Ankara: Bilgi Publications.   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0     Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 100 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 Shows sensivity to issues of social, philosophical, and literary 5 2 Makes research sources of the main problems in field of Philosophy, Psychology and Sociology 5 3 Uses information related with his/her field in business and everyday life with the awareness of social responsibility 5 4 The problems encountered in educatıonal environment and everyday life ıs evaluated from the perspective of sociology and psychology 5 5 Understands the problems encountered in the study area, solves and redirects 4 6 Puts solutıon recommendations forward systematically and consistently in writing and orally for encountered problems and knowledge in the field 5 7 Gets ability of critical, different and creative thinking and multi-dimensional perspective 5 8 Access and use related printed information and other sources of information in the field 3 9 Follows the developments and information in the field and and communicates with colleagues 3 10 Defines required concepts of the three main areas (philosophy, sociology, psychology) 4 11 Deals with problems related to man,society and values independently 4 12 Knows the problems differed from past to present and examines these issues in terms of present-day 3 13 Interpretes integrating theoretical knowledge with related disciplines, analyses and creates new information 4 14 Be open to continuous self-development and research 5 15 Takes responsibility individually and / or in a team, be leadership, and works effectively 5 16 Explains theorical debates of three main areas (philosophy, sociology, psychology) in relation to today´s problems 3 17 Follows software and hardware with printed and other information concerning with philosophy, social sciences ,educational sciences and education technologies, reaches, uses and improves effective ways of education-teaching. 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) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 8 16     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0 0     Final Exam 0 0 0 Total Workload: 100 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4 ECTS Credit: 4