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| Code | ILEM703 |
| Name | Scientific Research Methods and Ethics |
| Term | 2023-2024 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Ensitü Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. ÖZGÜR İLKE ŞANLIER YÜKSEL |
| Course Instructor |
1 |
Course Goal / Objective
This course aims to relate recent discussions in the philosophy of social science to methodological and ethical issues, to introduce techniques and tools used in research design.
Course Content
This course includes ontological and epistomological bases of scientific research, the process and design of research in social sciences, quantitative and qualititative paradigms, techniques and tools used in research and ethical issues.
Course Precondition
No prerequisite
Resources
Cresswell, J. (2014). Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods Approaches. Sage P.
Notes
Cresswell, J. (2014). Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods Approaches. Sage P.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Identify appropriate research methods. |
| LO02 | Use both qualitative and quantitative research techniques. |
| LO03 | Define a research problem. |
| LO04 | Formulate research questions and/or hypothesis for a given topic. |
| LO05 | Write a research proposal. |
| LO06 | Evaluate and report the results deriving from a research project. |
| LO07 | Conduct an independent research project. |
| LO08 | Comprehend the ethical responsibilities of a social sciences researcher. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in Communication Studies disciplines. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have sufficient knowledge about the basic conceptual approaches used in the field of social sciences. | 4 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | He/she has knowledge of basic methodological approaches, methods, research techniques and their application and evaluation in communication and media studies. | 5 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Identify local, national and international problems in the field of Communication Studies. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Selects data collection and analysis techniques within the appropriate methodologies and applies empirical studies in order to solve these problems, | 5 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | She /he reports a social research she designed in the field of communication studies and turns it into original works in accordance with academic rules. | 5 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Gains the ability to analyze and synthesize the phenomena in the field of social sciences in an interdisciplinary context. | 4 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Leads and works effectively individually and/or in a team by taking responsibility. . | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | She/he carryes her/his education to the next level of education. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | He/she transfers his/her knowledge of the field in an effective and systematic way, both verbally and in writing. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Recognizes and applies social, scientific and professional ethical values. | 4 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Develops critical thinking skills. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to social sciences, expectations and policy | Lecture | |
| 2 | Literature review, reporting, referencing | Lecture | |
| 3 | Social research paradigms: Positivism, realism, critique of positivism and critical theory | Reading | |
| 4 | Principles of social research and reserach design | Reading | |
| 5 | Operationalization of research topic | Reading | |
| 6 | Sampling | Reading | |
| 7 | Quantitative research methods and design | Reading | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading | |
| 9 | Questionnaire and quantitative interview techniques | Reading | |
| 10 | Analysis of quantitative data | Reading | |
| 11 | Qualitative research and design | Reading | |
| 12 | Document research and analysis | Reading | |
| 13 | Qualitative interview, ethnography and focus group | Reading | |
| 14 | Analysis of qualitative data | Reading | |
| 15 | Research ethics | Reading | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reading | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Reading |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||