RESEARCH METHODS IN SOCIAL SCIENCES

Course Description

By learning scientific methods and techniques, students develop their competencies in evaluating research and putting forward research projects. Fundamentals of scientific research, scientific method, quantitative and qualitative research, problem definition, literature review, hypothesis, assumption, limitations, definitions, sampling methods, data collection (reliability, validity, item analysis, survey development process, observation, interview), quantitative research types (screening studies, correlational studies, causal comparison, experimental research, single-subject research, meta-analysis), qualitative research (content analysis, case study, action research, narrative research), reporting (organization of a scientific article, parts of a scientific article, General spelling rules, citing references in the text, preparation of the list of references constitute the content of the course.

RESEARCH METHODS IN SOCIAL SCIENCES

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Course outcomes

1. 01 1. Can differentiate between different scientific research methods
2. 02 2. can define scientific research processes
3. 03 3. can apply scientific research processes
4. 04 4.can define ethical rules in scientific research
5. 05 5. can prepare research report based on the scientific research results

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 1. Şener Büyüköztürk ve ark. (2016) Bilimsel Araştırna Yönetemleri. Pegem Akademi, Ankara
2. 02 2. Hasan Şimşek ve Ali Yıldırım. (2018) Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Seçkin Yayıncılık, Ankara
3. 03 3. Balcı, Ali (2013). Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntem, Teknik ve İlkeler, Genişletilmiş 10. Baskı, Ankara: Pegem Akademi Yayını.

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Program Outcomes

1. P01 1. Has the ability to follow current scientific knowledge and new scientific studies from the literature.
2. P02 2. Having professional knowledge, skills and ethical values related to the field and reflecting this to children and families in practice.
3. P03 3. Knowledge and skills in the field of academic studies, profession and daily life within the framework of legal and ethical rules.
4. P04 4. Develops solutions when faced with unforeseen situations in scientific researches related to the teaching profession in the field.
5. P05 5.Creates new information by integrating the information in the field with information from different disciplines.
6. P06 6.Examines related scientific products and / or produces new products.
7. P07 7.Creates possible solutions by following scientific researches and findings in unforeseen complex situations encountered in applications related to the field.
8. P08 8.Uses the effective communication skills when working with individuals, families, academics and other specialists with special needs.
9. P09 9.Shares the information acquired or developed in the field with the field experts.
10. P10 10.Conducts research on gaining academic skills and increasing their functional academic skills.
11. P11 11.Has sufficient awareness about social justice, universality, quality culture and protection of cultural values and uses these skills in his / her profession, daily life and academic studies.
12. P12 12. To exhibits positive attitudes and behaviors towards lifelong learning related to his / her field, such as international and national seminars, workshops, conferences, etc. participates in the work.
13. P13 13.Critically evaluates the information related to the field.

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