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Course Description Course Name : Scientific Method and Research Techniques -I Course Code : FGE331 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 3 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. ADNAN GÜMÜŞ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Classifiies sciences, knows relationship between variety of types of information with science and knows the limits of science. Knows Experimental sciences, scientific research and the basic principles of the method. Establishes a relationship with the question of basic oriented scientific studies and applied oriented studies. Changes a problem into the problem of research using theory and existing research Expresses the problem in the form of research questions and hypotheses. Knows research models, classifies researches. Recognizes data collection techniques (essay, content analysis, observation, ask) and selects the proper techniques of the research question. Know the universe and sample techniques and select the appropriate sampling and universe techniques. Collects data and codes, makes it simple descriptive statistics with spreadsheet data and analysis. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The main purpose of this course is to learn the methodoloy for social science and its concepts. Course Contents : Developing scientific attitudes and understanding in relation to scientific method, criticisms of scientific practices, introducing different research techniques, examining the scientific principles of data gathering process ğf each stage in detail from the first to the last will be considered. 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 Relationship between the knowledge of life and information Scanning source book, articles, papers related tosubject and make a preliminary study Lecture-Discussion 2 Data types, the classification of sciences,the boundaries of science and the relationship with a variety of types of knowledge Scanning source book, articles, papers related to subject and make a preliminary study Lecture-discussion 3 Experimental sciences, scientific research and the basic principles of the method Scanning source book, articles, papers related to subject and make a preliminary study Lecture-discussion 4 Research models and types Scanning source book, articles, papers related to subject and make a preliminary study Lecture-discussion 5 The creation of the problem and objectives Scanning source book, articles, papers related to subject and make a preliminary study Lecture-discussion 6 Variables and variable types Scanning source book, articles, papers related subject and make a preliminary study Lecture-discussion 7 Assessment and measuring levels Scanning source book, articles, papers related to subject and make a preliminary study Lecture-discussion 8 Importance, assumptions and limitations The research work will be completed Lecture-discussion -cooperative learning 9 Data and data collection techniques Scanning source book, articles, papers related to subject and make a preliminary study Lecture-discussion 10 Trial models Scanning source book, articles, papers related subject and make a preliminary study Lecture-discussion 11 Observation and document review Scanning source book, articles, papers related subject and make a preliminary study Lecture-discussion 12 Asking techniques (questionnaires and interviews) Scanning source book, articles, papers related subject and make a preliminary study Lecture-discussion 13 Population and sampling Scanning source book, articles, papers related to subject and make a preliminary study Lecture-discussion 14 Spreadsheet and simple descriptive analysis Scanning source book, articles, papers related 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)  Karasar, Niyazi (1991), Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri - Kavramlar, İlkeler, Teknikler (Scientific Research Methods - Concepts, Principles, Techniques). Ankara.  Sencer, Muzaffer (1989), Toplum Bilimlerinde Yöntem (Method in Society Science). İstanbul:Beta Publications.  Mayring, P. (2000), Nitel Sosyal Araştırmaya Giriş (Introduction to Qualitative Social Research), Trans: (Gumus, A., Durgun, M.S), Adana: Baki Publications. Required Course Material(s)  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.  Özgüven, İ.E. (1995), Psikolojik Testler (Psychological Tests). Ankara:Hacettepe.  Kromrey, Helmut (1991), Empirische Sazialforschung. Opladen:Leske/Budrich.   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 100 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 3 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 2 4 The problems encountered in educatıonal environment and everyday life ıs evaluated from the perspective of sociology and psychology 4 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 4 7 Gets ability of critical, different and creative thinking and multi-dimensional perspective 4 8 Access and use related printed information and other sources of information in the field 4 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) 2 11 Deals with problems related to man,society and values independently 3 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 3 14 Be open to continuous self-development and research 4 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 2 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. 3 * 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 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 3 3     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0 0     Final Exam 1 5 5 Total Workload: 78 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.12 ECTS Credit: 3