General Information about the Course

Course Code:	SBF107
Course Title:	Research Methods and Techniques
Course Semester:	1. Semester / Fall
Course Credits:	Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS 2 1 3 3
Language of instruction:	TR
Prerequisite of the course:	No
Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:	No
Type of course:	Necessary
Level of course:	Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Course Lecturer(s):	Öğr. Gör. Ercan TUTAR
Course Assistants:

Purpose and content of the course

Course Objectives:	To provide students with basic knowledge and skills in research methods and data analysis. Conducting a literature review and evaluating scientific sources effectively. To understand scientific publication criteria, to learn bibliography and research reporting processes. To gain the ability to evaluate field-specific research.
Course Objective:	Mastering basic research concepts. To gain theoretical knowledge about data collection methods, sampling processes and analysis methods. To be able to use SPSS program effectively. Developing literature review and scientific reporting skills. To evaluate research processes from a critical perspective. To evaluate field-specific researches with a critical perspective. Presenting research results clearly and effectively. Understanding and applying ethical rules in scientific research.
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)

1) Defines types of variables

2) Knows Apa spelling rules

3) Explains the basic concepts of statistics

4) Knows reference management systems

5) Explains the concept of ethics and observes the principles of scientific ethics used in research

Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)

1) Uses the necessary methods using the statistical package program and interprets the outputs

Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)

1) Easily understand scientific publications related to the field and interpret them critically

Course Topics

Week	Subject
Related Preparation	Pekiştirme
1)	Lesson Introduction
2)	Basic Concepts, Research Methods and Statistics Relationship, Research Processes
3)	Data Collection Methods
4)	Sampling Processes
5)	Qualitative Analysis and Quantitative Analysis Methods Comparison
6)	Central Tendency Measures
7)	Midterm Exam
8)	Introduction to SPSS
9)	Basic Data Analysis (SPSS Practice)
10)	Hypothesis Tests (SPSS Practice)
11)	Correlation Analysis (SPSS Practice)
12)	Regression Analysis (SPSS Practice)
13)	Literature Review
14)	Scientific Publication Criteria, Bibliography and Research Reporting Processes
15)	Field-Specific Research Evaluation
16)	Final Exam
References: -

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Course Teaching, Learning Methods

Q & A
Case Problem Solving/ Drama- Role/ Case Management
Laboratory
Quantitative Problem Solving
Fieldwork
Group Study / Assignment
Individual Assignment
WEB-based Learning
Internship
Practice in Field
Project Preparation
Report Writing
Seminar
Supervision
Social Activity
Occupational Activity
Occupational Trip
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment et.)
Reading
Thesis Preparation
Field Study
Student Club and Council Activities
Other
Logbook
Interview and Oral Conversation
Research
Watching a movie
Bibliography preparation
Oral, inscribed and visual knowledge production
Taking photographs
Sketching
Mapping and marking
Reading maps
Copying textures
Creating a library of materials
Presentation

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance		% 0
Laboratory		% 0
Application		% 0
Practice Exam		% 0
Quizzes		% 0
Homework Assignments		% 0
Presentation		% 0
Project		% 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)		% 0
Field Study		% 0
Article Critical		% 0
Article Writing		% 0
Module Group Study		% 0
Brainstorming		% 0
Role Playing + Dramatizing		% 0
Out of Class Study		% 0
Preliminary Work, Reinforcement		% 0
Application Repetition etc.		% 0
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.)		% 0
Project Preparation + Presentation		% 0
Report Preparation + Presentation		% 0
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting		% 0
Oral examination		% 0
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
Practical Final		% 0
Report Submission		% 0
Bütünleme		% 0
Bütünleme Pratik		% 0
Kanaat Notu		% 0
Committee		% 0
Yazma Ödev Dosyası		% 0
Portfolio		% 0
Take-Home Exam		% 0
Logbook		% 0
Participation		% 0
Discussion		% 0
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Calculation of Workload and ECTS Credits

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	13	39
Laboratory
Application
Practice Exam
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work	13	13
Study Hours Out of Class
Article Critical	13	13
Article Writing
Module Group Study
Brainstorming
Role Playing + Dramatizing
Out-of-Class Study (Pre-study, Reinforcement, Practice Review, etc.)
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.)
Project Preparation + Presentation
Report Preparation + Presentation
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting
Oral examination
Preparing for Midterm Exams	7	7
MIDTERM EXAM (Visa)	1	2
Preparing for the General Exam	13	13
GENERAL EXAM (Final)	1	2
Participation
Discussion	7	14
Portfolio
Take-Home Exam
Logbook
Total Workload		103
ECTS (30 saat = 1 AKTS )		3