| Course Name | Code | Semester | T+U Hours | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific Research Techniques and Seminar | FBE 600 | 3 | 3 + 0 | 3 | 6 |
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| Recommended Optional Courses | |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Course Level | Doctorate Degree |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Coordinator | Doç.Dr. EDA DEMİRHAN |
| Course Lecturers | Doç.Dr. EDA DEMİRHAN, |
| Course Assistants | |
| Course Category | Other |
| Course Objective | This course has two main objectives. First of all, it is aimed to enable students to deepen their knowledge of scientific research process and methods and to develop their skills in evaluating scientific research. Secondly, it is aimed that the students examine the theoretical information, researches and applications in the field in accordance with scientific research and writing rules and present a research proposal made in the field by reporting. |
| Course Content | Basic concepts of scientific research (research problem, variables and hypotheses, literature review, definitions, limitations, ethical principles), quantitative, qualitative and mixed research designs, validity and reliability in scientific research. Examining and discussing the basic literature and problems in the field of science education. Reporting and presenting a research proposal specific to a selected problem in the field of science education. |
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| # | Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A graduate of the course knows how to explain the basic concepts of scientific research. | Lab / Workshop, Brain Storming, | |
| 2 | A graduate of the course knows how to explain the quantitative, qualitative and mixed method researches.. | Brain Storming, Lecture, Lab / Workshop, | |
| 3 | A graduate of the course knows how to evaluate the scientific researches in the field of science education. | Brain Storming, Lecture, Lab / Workshop, | |
| 4 | A graduate of the course knows how to prepare an original literature review report specific to the problem which he/she has determined. | Discussion, Brain Storming, | |
| 5 | A graduate of the course knows how to report an original research proposal about the specific problem which he/she has determined according to APA. | Discussion, Brain Storming, | |
| 6 | Evaluates the research report in accordance with the principles of the research method. | Discussion, Brain Storming, |
| Week | Course Topics | Preliminary Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic concepts and classification in scientific research | Reading related resources |
| 2 | Indexes and literature review in educational research | Reading related resources |
| 3 | Quantitative research methods | Reading related resources |
| 4 | Qualitative research methods | Reading related resources |
| 5 | Mixed method researches | Reading related resources |
| 6 | Validity-reliability and ethical principles in scientific research | Reading related resources |
| 7 | What should be considered when examining a scientific article? Reviewing sample articles | Reviewing related articles |
| 8 | Examining three selected articles on the subject to be researched in accordance with scientific research and writing rules | Reviewing related articles |
| 9 | Examining three selected articles on the subject to be researched in accordance with scientific research and writing rules | Reviewing related articles |
| 10 | Examining three selected articles on the subject to be researched in accordance with scientific research and writing rules | Reviewing related articles |
| 11 | Sharing and criticizing the reports created on research proposals | Preparation of research proposal |
| 12 | Sharing and criticizing the reports created on research proposals | Preparation of research proposal |
| 13 | Sharing and criticizing the reports created on research proposals | Preparation of research proposal |
| 14 | General assesment and closure |
| Resources | |
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| Course Notes | |
| Course Resources | Edmonds, W. A., & Kennedy, T. (2018). An applied guide to research designs: Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods (2nd edition). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. Merriam, S.B. (2018). Nitel araştırma: Desen ve uygulama için bir rehber (3. Baskı). (S. Turan, Çev. Ed.). Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık. Büyüköztürk, Ş., Kılıç-Çakmak, E., Akgün, Ö., Karadeniz, Ş., & Demirel, F. (2015). Bilimsel araştırma yöntemleri (19.baskı). Ankara: Pegem Akademi. Christensen, L. B., Johnson, B., Turner, L. A., & Christensen, L. B. (2014). Research methods, design, and analysis (12th edition). Boston, MA: Pearson Education. Yin, R. K. (2014). Case study research: Design and methods (5th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage publications. Fraenkel, J. R., Wallen, N. E., & Huyn, H. H. (2012). How to design and evaluate research in education (8th edition) New York: McGraw-Hill Companies. Gay, L. R., Mills, G. E., & Airasian, P. (2012). Education research complete: Competencies for analysis and applications (10th edition). Pearson Education, Inc., USA |
| Order | Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| # | Contribution of Course Learning Outcomes to Program Outcomes |
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| 1 | A graduate of the course knows how to explain the basic concepts of scientific research. |
| 2 | A graduate of the course knows how to explain the quantitative, qualitative and mixed method researches.. |
| 3 | A graduate of the course knows how to evaluate the scientific researches in the field of science education. |
| 4 | A graduate of the course knows how to prepare an original literature review report specific to the problem which he/she has determined. |
| 5 | A graduate of the course knows how to report an original research proposal about the specific problem which he/she has determined according to APA. |
| 6 | Evaluates the research report in accordance with the principles of the research method. |
| Evaluation System | |
|---|---|
| Semester Studies | Contribution Rate |
| 1. Ödev | 60 |
| 1. Performans Görevi (Seminer) | 40 |
| Total | 100 |
| 1. Final | 40 |
| 1. Yıl İçinin Başarıya | 60 |
| Total | 100 |
| ECTS - Workload Activity | Quantity | Time (Hours) | Total Workload (Hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Assignment | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| Performance Task (Seminar) | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| Final examination | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload | 156 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (Hours) | 6.24 | ||
| dersAKTSKredisi | 6 | ||