RESEARCH METHODS

Course Description

To provide general information about research stages and research ethics to graduate students and to prepare them to do research in health sciences. To ensure that students gain knowledge, awareness and sensitivity for ethics in research and publication and accordingly conduct researches and publish them. The course content is research planning, sources of error in a research, sampling methods, determination of the appropriate sample size, research types, report writing, concept of research ethics, related concepts, controversial research ethics topics, clinical researches, non-interventional clinical researches, animal researches, frequently encountered research ethics problems and prevention methods, recognition of violation of ethics, what should be done in health sciences.

RESEARCH METHODS

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Course outcomes

1. 01 Plan and research a scientific research.
2. 02 Will be able to determine the appropriate sample size and write a report.

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Herbert, R., Jamtvedt, G., Hagen, K. B., Mead, J., & Chalmers, I. (2011). Practical Evidence-Based Physiotherapy-E-Book. Elsevier Health Sciences.
2. 02 Jewell, D. V. (2008). Guide to evidence-based physical therapy practice. Jones & Bartlett Learning.
3. 03 Güncel Literatür

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Students taking this course will be able to explain the fundamental concepts, paradigms, theories, and terminology of health research. SOLO 4
2. L02 Students taking this course will be able to evaluate the general characteristics of research and sampling methods; select an appropriate research design; and plan the scientific research process. SOLO 4
3. L03 Students taking this course will be able to apply biostatistical methods and measure validity and reliability. SOLO 4
4. L04 Students taking this course will be able to write research findings according to academic writing standards and explain scientific articles from a critical perspective. SOLO 4

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Has knowledge about the current evidence-based information and technological tools required by the field of expertise.
2. P02 Has the knowledge of interpreting, analyzing and reporting the data of scientific studies that he / she conducts individually or interdisciplinary at the level of expertise
3. P03 Conducts scientific researches by using the technological equipment required to create new information by using the knowledge acquired in the field of expertise.
4. P04 Performs synthesis and analysis of the acquired information, comments, reports and develops solutions.
5. P05 Use accurate statistical methods for the analysis of scientific research.
6. P06 To publish and / or present scientific articles at national level by conducting studies related to the field of expertise independently or as a team
7. P07 Takes responsibility when faced with problems in the field, sets an example to society, offers solutions, uses information and communication technologies
8. P08 It adopts the principles of lifelong learning and updates itself, evaluates and interprets scientific articles critically with evidence-based practices.
9. P09 Carries out teamwork at national or international level related to the field, communicates verbally or in writing with individuals or groups outside the field when necessary, complies with quality processes, discusses and shares current scientific developments
10. P10 Collects, interprets scientific information in line with ethical principles, contributes to, conducts, manages and evaluates studies that will shape national and international nutrition plans and policies by considering individual and society.

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