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PSYCHOLOGY (ENGLISH) PROGRAMME
COURSE DESCRIPTION
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| Name of the Course Unit
| Code
| Year
| Semester
| In-Class Hours (T+P)
| Credit
| ECTS Credit
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| RESEARCH METHODS II |
PSY236 |
2 |
4 |
3+0 |
3.0 |
4.0 |
| General Information |
| Language of Instruction |
Turkish |
| Level of the Course Unit |
Bachelor's Degree, TYYÇ: Level 6, EQF-LLL: Level 6, QF-EHEA: First Cycle |
| Type of the Course |
Compulsory |
| Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit |
Face-to-face |
| Work Placement(s) Requirement for the Course Unit |
Yes |
| Coordinator of the Course Unit |
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| Instructor(s) of the Course Unit |
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| Assistant(s) of the Course Unit |
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| Prerequisites and/or co-requisities of the course unit |
| CATEGORY OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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| Category of the Course Unit |
Degree of Contribution (%) |
| Fundamental Course in the field |
% 100 |
| Course providing specialised skills to the main field |
- |
| Course providing supportive skills to the main field |
- |
| Course providing humanistic, communication and management skills |
- |
| Course providing transferable skills |
- |
| Objectives and Contents |
| Objectives of the Course Unit |
It is aimed to increase the knowledge and skills of the students who take this course to distinguish scientific information and to design, create, conduct and report a scientific research. In this course methods of data collection in psychology, data collection process, writing research reports will be studied practically. |
| Contents of the Course Unit |
In this course, which is a continuation of PSK 207 Research Methods I, measurement, scale development and adaptation, validity and reliability concepts and quantitative research methods are examined in detail. |
| Contribution of the Course Intending to Provide the Professional Education |
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No
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Key Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to:
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| 1 |
To improve students' existing knowledge about the determined concepts/theories/topics
| | 2 |
To develop students' ideas/knowledge/understanding in the context of selected concepts
| | 3 |
To renew existing knowledge with students about the determined concepts/theories/topics.
| | 4 |
Encouraging innovation Developing critical thinking
| | 5 |
The aim of the research methods course is to explain the fundamentals of scientific research; Being able to explain the concepts of validity and reliability; Having knowledge about data collection methods; To be able to explain scanning, correlation and experimental studies. | | 6 |
- | | 7 |
- | | 8 |
- | | 9 |
- | | 10 |
- |
| Weekly Course Contents and Study Materials for Preliminary & Further Study |
| Week |
Topics (Subjects) |
Preparatory & Further Activities |
| 1 |
Classification of measurement and measurement tools, Sources of error in measurement,
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| 2 |
Reliability in Measurement |
No file found
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| 3 |
Validity in Measurement, Scale adaptation and development studies |
No file found
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| 4 |
Survey and Observation |
No file found
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| 5 |
Interview |
No file found
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| 6 |
Quantitative research (Situations Threatening Internal and External Validity) |
No file found
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| 7 |
Screening Studies |
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| 8 |
MIDTERM EXAMS |
No file found
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| 9 |
Correlational Studies |
No file found
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| 10 |
Causal Studies |
No file found
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| 11 |
Experimental Studies |
No file found
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| 12 |
Philosophy of Qualitative Research I |
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| 13 |
Comparison of Qualitative Research and Quantitative Research |
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| 14 |
Final Exam |
No file found
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| SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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1- BüyükÖztürk, ġ., Akgün ġ., Karadeniz, F. ve Demirel, E.K. (2015). Bilimsel AraĢtırma Yöntemleri. Ankara. Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık
2- Karasar, N. (2011). Bilimsel AraĢtırma Yöntemleri. Ankara Nobel ErkuĢ, A. (2012). DavranıĢ Bilimleri için Bilimsel AraĢtırma Süreci. Ankara. Seçkin |
| MATERIAL SHARING |
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| Course Notes |
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| Presentations |
No file found |
| Homework |
No file found |
| Exam Questions & Solutions |
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| Useful Links |
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| Video and Visual Materials |
No file found |
| Other |
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| Announcements |
No file found |
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CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
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KNOWLEDGE
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Theoretical
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| No |
PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES |
LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION* |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
To be effective and competent in the field of psychology. | | | | | | X |
| 2 |
Being competent in accessing, sharing and producing academic information. | | | | | | X |
| 3 |
Ability to identify, define, interpret, formulate and solve problems in their field; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | | | | | | X |
| 4 |
Ability to select, use and develop contemporary tools required for field applications and to use information technologies effectively. | | | | X | | |
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Factual
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| No |
PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES |
LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION* |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
To be able to benefit from scientific research methods and techniques in professional development practices. | | | | | X | |
| 2 |
To be able to benefit from scientific research methods and techniques in professional development practices. To be able to think deeply and critically for professional development and to reflect on their practices. | | | | X | | |
| 3 |
Ability to understand and interpret a process, event, phenomenon, equipment or product, and solve related problems with contemporary methods | X | | | | | |
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SKILLS
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Cognitive
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| No |
PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES |
LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION* |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
Reflecting universal and ethical values such as environmental protection, democracy and human rights to their work. | | | | X | | |
| 2 |
Being competent in accessing, sharing and producing academic information. | | X | | | | |
| 3 |
Demonstrate a positive attitude towards lifelong learning. | X | | | | | |
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Practical
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| No |
PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES |
LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION* |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
Considering the needs of the clients and making the necessary applications | | | X | | | |
| 2 |
To be able to determine the purposes of measurement and evaluation practices in the field of psychology | | | X | | | |
| 3 |
To be able to do research in the field of psychology. | X | | | | | |
| 4 |
Preparing a project plan with a collaborative approach with society, non-governmental organizations and other institutions. | X | | | | | |
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PERSONAL & OCCUPATIONAL COMPETENCES IN TERMS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING GROUPS
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Autonomy & Responsibility
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| No |
PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES |
LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION* |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
Ability to design, experiment, field work, collect data, analyze results, archive, decode and/or interpret texts according to their field. | | | | X | | |
| 2 |
Using technological resources in the field of psychology | | | X | | | |
| 3 |
Ability to work effective individually and in teams. | X | | | | | |
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Learning to Learn
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| No |
PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES |
LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION* |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
The ability to use the theoretical and applied knowledge in their fields with sufficient knowledge in the fields related to their own programs. | | | X | | | |
| 2 |
To have taken at least two non-field courses in the curriculum. | X | | | | | |
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Communication & Social
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| No |
PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES |
LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION* |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
To be able to help in developing relations with psychology and society. | | | X | | | |
| 2 |
Being sensitive to and following the innovations and developments in the world and society. | | | X | | | |
| 3 |
Being open to learning about different cultures. | X | | | | | |
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Occupational and/or Vocational
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| No |
PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES |
LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION* |
| 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1 |
Professional ethics and awareness of responsibility. | X | | | | | |
| 2 |
Awareness of the universal and social effects of field practices (environmental problems, economy, sustainability, etc.) and their legal consequences | X | | | | | |
| *Level of Contribution (0-5): Empty-Null (0), 1- Very Low, 2- Low, 3- Medium, 4- High, 5- Very High |
No
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Key Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to:
|
PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES |
| 1 |
To improve students' existing knowledge about the determined concepts/theories/topics
| | | 2 |
To develop students' ideas/knowledge/understanding in the context of selected concepts
| | | 3 |
To renew existing knowledge with students about the determined concepts/theories/topics.
| | | 4 |
Encouraging innovation Developing critical thinking
| | | 5 |
The aim of the research methods course is to explain the fundamentals of scientific research; Being able to explain the concepts of validity and reliability; Having knowledge about data collection methods; To be able to explain scanning, correlation and experimental studies. | |
| Assessment |
| Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities |
Number ofActivities |
Degree of Contribution (%) |
| Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
% 40 |
| Computer Based Presentation |
0 |
- |
| Short Exam |
0 |
- |
| Presentation of Report |
0 |
- |
| Homework Assessment |
1 |
% 10 |
| Oral Exam |
0 |
- |
| Presentation of Thesis |
0 |
- |
| Presentation of Document |
0 |
- |
| Expert Assessment |
0 |
- |
| Board Exam |
0 |
- |
| Practice Exam |
0 |
- |
| Year-End Final Exam |
1 |
% 50 |
| Internship Exam |
0 |
- |
| TOTAL |
3 |
%100 |
|---|
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| Contribution of In-Term Assessments to Overall Grade |
3 |
%50 |
| Contribution of Final Exam to Overall Grade |
1 |
%50 |
| TOTAL |
4 |
%100 |
| WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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| Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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| Type of the Learning Activites |
Learning Activities
(# of week) |
Duration(hours, h) |
Workload (h) |
| Lecture & In-Class Activities |
14 |
0 |
0 |
| Preliminary & Further Study |
14 |
0 |
0 |
| Land Surveying |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Group Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Laboratory |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Reading |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Assignment (Homework) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Project Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Seminar |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Internship |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Technical Visit |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Web Based Learning |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Implementation/Application/Practice |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Practice at a workplace |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Occupational Activity |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Social Activity |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Thesis Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Field Study |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Report Writing |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Total Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
- |
- |
0 |
| Workload for Assessment Activities |
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| Type of the Assessment Activites |
# of Assessment Activities
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Duration(hours, h) |
Workload (h) |
| Final Exam |
1 |
0 |
0 |
| Preparation for the Final Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
0 |
0 |
| Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Preparation for the Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Total Workload for Assessment Activities |
- |
- |
0 |
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| Total Workload of the Course Unit |
- |
- |
0 |
| Workload (h) / 25.5 |
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0.0 |
| ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
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4.0 |
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