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| Code | PGÖ812 |
| Name | Qualitative Research and Assessment Methods in Social Sciences |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | . Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Doktora Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to inform students about the nature of qualitative research and different qualitative research designs, to develop qualitative research design, to develop data collection tools, to develop data collection and analysis skills, and to increase their awareness of ethical rules.
Course Content
The content of this course includes qualitative research paradigms, qualitative research designs, qualitative research process, qualitative data collection methods, analysis of qualitative data, validity and reliability standards in qualitative research, and ethical issues.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Creswell, J. W. 2016. Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Beş Yaklaşıma Göre Nitel Araştırma ve Araştırma Deseni. Çeviri Ed. M. Bütün ve S. B. Demir. Ankara, Siyasal Kitabevi. Glesne, C. 2013. Nitel araştırmaya giriş. Çeviri Ed. A. Ersoy, P. Yalçınoğlu. Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık. Merriam, S. B. 2013. Nitel Araştırma Desen ve Uygulama İçin Bir Rehber. Çev. Ed. S. Turan. Ankara, Nobel Yayınları. Patton, M. Q. 2014. Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Beş Yaklaşıma Göre Nitel Araştırma ve Araştırma Deseni. Çeviri Ed. M. Bütün ve S. B. Demir Ankara, Siyasal Kitabevi. Yıldırım, A. Şimşek, H. 2011. Sosyal bilimlerde nitel araştırma yöntemleri. Ankara, Seçkin Yayıncılık.
Notes
Databases, articles, theses, congress books, research reports, journals, videos, scenarios
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the contribution of qualitative research to science and practice |
| LO02 | Identifies similarities and differences between qualitative research designs |
| LO03 | Explains the various documents examined in qualitative research and their intended use |
| LO04 | Acts in accordance with ethical rules in the qualitative research process |
| LO05 | Analyzes different samples suitable for qualitative research patterns |
| LO06 | Prepares an original qualitative research design on a topic of interest |
| LO07 | Collects data in accordance with the qualitative research pattern it has determined |
| LO08 | Analyzes collected qualitative data with appropriate techniques |
| LO09 | It provides validity and reliability standards in her/his qualitative study. |
| LO10 | Reports research findings in accordance with the nature of qualitative research |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develop and deepen the current and advanced knowledge in the field with original thought and at specialized based on Master's degree qualifications. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field is related with; evaluates the new and complex ideas analyzing by a systematic approach. | 5 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comes up with the specific definitions and results through educational sciences field using specialized knowledge. | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Makes critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas within educational sciences. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Researches an original topic regarding educational sciences field using methods and skills at a high level and advanced statistical techniques. | 5 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Develops innovative and original knowledge, method, design or practice; adapts or applies it to another field. | 5 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Conducts an original study bringing innovation to the field or adapting the practice to a different field independently. | 5 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Contributes to broaden the knowledge within the field, publishing their scientific studies in national and/or international refereed journals. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes the lead in contexts requiring the local and national interdisciplinary problem solving in practices regarding educational sciences. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Uses the information and communication technologies required within the field effectively. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops new ideas and methods regarding educational sciences using high level cognitive processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making. | 3 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Ethical acts in theoretical and practical studies on the educational sciences | 5 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Evaluates the social relations and norms form a critical perspective and administrates the actions towards developing and transforming when needed. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Communicates effectively with the related persons and experts in the field being able to discuss specific opinions and thoughts and defend when it is necessary. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Communicates orally, in written and visually in at least a foreign language at advanced level. (European Language Portfolio C1 General Level) | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Provides cooperation with institutions and persons for achievement of the studies and practices within the field. | 3 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Contributes to the transition of the community to an information society and its sustainability process by introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural improvements through the educational sciences field. | 3 |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Uses the strategic decision making processes in detecting the sources of the problems encountered regarding the field and solving them. | 5 |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Contributes to solutions of the problems encountered in scientific, social and ethical issues by field competence. | 4 |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Communicates and cooperates effectively with the stakeholders of the field by showing competence in the field. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The nature of qualitative research-paradigmatic transformation in social sciences | Reading relevant sources and reviewing relevant literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 2 | Being a qualitative researcher/ethical rules | Reading relevant sources and reviewing relevant literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay |
| 3 | Qualitative research designs-Phenomenology and Narrative | Reading related sources, examining qualitative study examples in phenomenology and case study pattern | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Qualitative research designs-Case study and Action research | Reading related sources, examining qualitative study examples in phenomenology and case study pattern | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Qualitative research designs-Cultural analysis and Theory development | Reading relevant sources and reviewing relevant literature | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Preparing and presenting a qualitative research design | Determining the research design, writing the problem situation, research questions, determining the sample | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösteri, Örnek Olay, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 7 | Observation method | Examining the literature on the subject and preparing an observation form | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösteri, Örnek Olay, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 8 | Interview method | Examining the literature on the subject and preparing an interview form | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösteri, Örnek Olay, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 9 | Data collection through metaphor | Reading relevant resources and reviewing an article on the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Document analysis | Reading relevant resources and reviewing an article on the topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Validation methods in qualitative research | Reading relevant sources and explaining methods of validating their own study | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Methods of providing reliability in qualitative research | Reading relevant sources and explaining ways to ensure reability in one's own study | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Analysis of qualitative data-Descriptive analysis method | Qualitative data analysis | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösteri, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 14 | Analysis of qualitative data-Content analysis method | Qualitative data analysis | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösteri, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 15 | Presentation of qualitative findings | Writing research findings | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösteri, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 16 | Reporting qualitative research | Discussing research findings, writing conclusions and recommendations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösteri, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 17 | Term Exams | Submitting the research report | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
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 | ||