General Information about the Course

Course Code:	SBE501
Course Title:	Research Techniques in Social Sciences
Course Semester:	2. Semester / Spring
Course Credits:	Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS 3 0 3 6
Language of instruction:	TR
Prerequisite of the course:	No
Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:	No
Type of course:	Necessary
Level of course:	Master TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Second Cycle EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree
Course Lecturer(s):	Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bülent DEMİR
Course Assistants:

Purpose and content of the course

Course Objectives:	To explain the quantitative and qualitative research methods in social sciences.
Course Objective:	With this course, the student learns which processes to go through in a scientific research process and has knowledge about quantitative and qualitative research methods.
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face

Learning Outcomes

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

1) Gains Knowledge about Data Collection Methods. Gains Knowledge about Basic Research Methods Concepts. Gains Knowledge about Hypothesis Development Methods. Gains Knowledge About Theoretical Model Building Methods.

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

1) Uses Data Collection Methods in Social Sciences. Uses Quantitative and Qualitative Study Methods. Makes Scientific Research Design. Conducts Literature Study

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) Conducts Research and Takes Responsibility Based on Knowledge of Research Methods in the Field of Social Sciences.

2) Uses Data Collection Methods While Doing Scientific and Academic Research.

3) Develops Hypothesis by Establishing Relationship Between Research Variables.

Course Topics

Week	Subject
Related Preparation	Pekiştirme
1)	Science and Scientific Research
2)	Ethical Rules in Scientific Research
3)	Data Collection Methods
4)	Descriptive Statistics and Frequency Tables
5)	Establishing Theoretical Model and Developing Hypotheses
6)	Scales and Measurement Methods
7)	Reliability and Validity
8)	Midterm
9)	Research and Experimental Design
11)	Factor Analysis
12)	One-Way Analysis of Variance
13)	Correlation Analysis
14)	Regression Analysis
15)	Final Examination
References: Barbara G. Tabachnick, Linda S. Fidell, Using Multivariate Statistics Joseph Hair Jr., William C. Black, Barry J. Babin, Rolph E. Anderson: Multivariate Data Analysis

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) 1-Students have extensive and in-depth knowledge to make advanced applications on Occupational Health and Safety. 2-Students are aware of new and developing applications of his profession and examines and names them with a critical approach when necessary. 3-Comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction with which Occupational Health and Safety issues are related, and can interpret the acquired knowledge by integrating it with the knowledge from different disciplines, and create new knowledge. 4-Complete and apply knowledge with scientific methods using limited or incomplete data. 5-Develops methods to solve Occupational Health and Safety problems and applies these innovative methods.
2) 1-Conducts research independently to solve Occupational Health and Safety problems, uses information and communication technologies to solve complex situations encountered in this process. 2-Leads multi-disciplinary teams in the field of Occupational Health and Safety. 3-Names the strategic, political, social and environmental dimensions of Occupational Health and Safety practices.
3) 1-Aware of the new and emerging applications of his profession and examines and names them with a critical approach when necessary. 2-Collection, processing, use, interpretation of data, observes social, scientific and ethical values in the implementation and announcement stages and in all professional activities. 3-Transfers the processes and results of the studies in a written, verbal and visual format in national and international environments in the field or outside the field.

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
Report Submission		% 0
Bütünleme		% 0
Kanaat Notu		% 0
Committee		% 0
Yazma Ödev Dosyası		% 0
Portfolio		% 0
Take-Home Exam		% 0
Logbook		% 0
Discussion		% 0
Participation		% 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	14	42
Laboratory
Application	13	39
Practice Exam
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work	6	18
Study Hours Out of Class
Article Critical	6	18
Article Writing
Module Group Study	6	18
Brainstorming	6	18
Role Playing + Dramatizing
Out-of-Class Study (Pre-study, Reinforcement, Practice Review, etc.)	3	9
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.)	3	9
Project Preparation + Presentation
Report Preparation + Presentation
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting
Oral examination
Preparing for Midterm Exams	1	3
MIDTERM EXAM (Visa)	1	2
Preparing for the General Exam	1	2
GENERAL EXAM (Final)	1	2
Participation
Discussion
Portfolio
Take-Home Exam
Logbook
Total Workload		180
ECTS (30 saat = 1 AKTS )		6