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| Code | FDB797 |
| Name | Qualitative Research Methods in Social Sciences |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| 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 | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
Gains knowledge about qualitative research method as one of the scientific research methods and becomes able to use qualitative methods in their research.
Course Content
qualitative research, qualitative research designs, qualitative research process, sampling in qualitative research, ethics, data collection methods, analysis, data analysis, validity and reliability.
Course Precondition
There is no prerequisite course.
Resources
Ali Yıldırım, Hasan Şimşek, Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri, 2016, Ankara: Seçkin Yayınevi.
Notes
V. Doğan Günay, Söylem Çözümlemesi, 2013, İstanbul: Papatya Yayınları
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | 1 Gain knowledge about different methods of qualitative research |
| LO02 | 2 Comprehends the logic of qualitative research. |
| LO03 | 3 Will be able to choose the qualitative method suitable for the research topic. |
| LO04 | 4 Comprehends qualitative research patterns. |
| LO05 | 5 Comprehends the ethical principles to be followed in the qualitative study process. |
| LO06 | 6 Knows how to ensure validity and reliability in qualitative studies. |
| LO07 | 7 Gains knowledge about qualitative research designs. |
| LO08 | 8 Comprehends the criteria for interpreting qualitative research results. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students learn essential knowledge and approaches in the field. | 2 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students have extensive knowledge about national and international studies in the field. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students perform original researches on the field. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gain sufficient knowledge about national and international studies in the field. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Can do original research in the field. | 4 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Determines a topic from the proposals and develops a report on this issue. | 4 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Discusses and presents the research report. | 5 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Use individual and team work skills in national and international projects | |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Recognize the basic sources of the field to use in scientific studies. | 2 |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Effective use of a foreign language to follow international literature in the field | |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Using higher order thinking skills (critical thinking, problem solving, creative thinking, decision making, reflection) | 3 |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | They can conduct their work independently and as a member of a team. | |
| PLO13 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Using scientific research skills in their work | 5 |
| PLO14 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Follow ethical rules | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fundamental transformations in qualitative research methods | reading relevant chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | The place of qualitative research in scientific research | reading relevant chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Qualitative research patterns | reading relevant chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Qualitative research process | reading relevant chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Ethics in qualitative research | reading relevant chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Sample in qualitative research | reading relevant chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Interview, focus group discussion, observation | reading relevant chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | Document review | reading relevant chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | Qualitative data collection through metaphors | reading relevant chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Örnek Olay |
| 11 | Qualitative data collection via the Internet | reading relevant chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Örnek Olay |
| 12 | Qualitative data analysis | reading relevant chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 13 | Validity and reliability in qualitative research | reading relevant chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Computer programs used in qualitative data analysis | reading relevant chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 15 | ili Interpretation of qualitative research data | reading relevant chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
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 | ||