General Information about the Course

Course Code:	KPS516
Course Title:	Advanced Research Methods
Course Semester:	1. Semester / Fall
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):	Dr. Emel Aner Aktan Dr.Öğr.Üyesi Selçuk ASLAN Prof. Dr. Burak MİL
Course Assistants:

Purpose and content of the course

Course Objectives:	Explain the importance of scientific research and demonstrate the application of advanced quantitative research techniques.
Course Objective:	To teach basically the empirical approach, measurement process and the use of statistical techniques for data analysis.
Mode of Delivery:

Learning Outcomes

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

1) Interprets the relationship between research and science in line with scientific paradigms.

2) Knows the basic concepts in the field of scientific research methods.

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

1) Explains research models.

2) Critically evaluate an academic publication from various perspectives.

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) Uses ways of reaching information effectively.

2) Has knowledge of statistical methods to be used in social sciences.

Course Topics

Week	Subject
Related Preparation	Pekiştirme
1)	Understanding the research process, measurement, data collection and survey design.
2)	Sampling procedures.
3)	Understanding formal statistical tests.
4)	Parametric and non-parametric tests with SPSS.
5)	Analysis of variance with SPSS (ANOVA, ANCOVA and MANCOVA analyses).
6)	Measuring statistical relationship with SPSS. (Correlation analysis and regression analysis)
7)	Mediation testing by regression analysis using SPSS and PROSESS.
8)	Moderation test with regression analysis using SPSS and PROCESS.
9)	Structural Equation Modeling with AMOS (Confirmatory factor analysis)
10)	Structural Equation Modeling with AMOS (Path analysis)
11)	Custom Indirect Impact Analysis with User Defined Forecasts in AMOS.
12)	Multi-group analysis with AMOS and SmartPLS.
13)	Multi-group analysis with AMOS and SmartPLS.
14)	Importance-Performance analysis with SmartPLS.
References: Özdemir, A. (2008). Yönetim Biliminde İleri Araştirma Yöntemleri ve Uygulamalar. Beta Yayınları, İstanbul. Berg, B. L., & Lune, H. (2019). Sosyal bilimlerde nitel araştırma yöntemleri. EĞİTİM YAYINEVİ. Dawson, C. (2013). Advanced research methods: A practical guide for social research projects. Hachette UK.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3	4	5	6
Program Outcomes
1) To have basic theoretical knowledge in the field of Clinical Psychology.
2) Comprehends the interdisciplinary interaction with which the field is related.
3) Knows how to reach the most up-to-date information in the field of clinical psychology, can scan the literature.
4) To adopt ethical principles in the studies carried out in the field of clinical psychology.
5) Comprehends the basic concepts in Social and Behavioral Sciences, has relations between concepts.
6) To be able to analyze and interpret the acquired knowledge about clinical psychology.
7) Can connect different disciplines with the knowledge gained in the field of clinical psychology.
8) To be able to offer solutions to any problem encountered in the field of clinical psychology, individually or in a team.
9) Can carry out a study in the field of clinical psychology and offer solutions to the problems that arise during the study.
10) Follows whether the knowledge gained in the field of clinical psychology is up-to-date.
11) Follows new therapy methods emerging in the field of clinical psychology and questions the knowledge gained.
12) Follows international publications in the field of clinical psychology.
13) Transfers the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of clinical psychology, both orally and in writing.
14) It transforms knowledge and practices related to the field into projects and activities within the framework of social responsibility approach.
15) Acts in accordance with ethical principles in clinical psychology practices.
16) To complete the supervision process in the field of clinical psychology and to be aware of the ethical responsibilities in practice.

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
Practice Exam
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class
Article Critical
Article Writing
Module Group Study
Brainstorming
Role Playing + Dramatizing
Out-of-Class Study (Pre-study, Reinforcement, Practice Review, etc.)	7	14
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.)	14	42
Project Preparation + Presentation
Report Preparation + Presentation	14	43
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting
Oral examination
Preparing for Midterm Exams	7	14
MIDTERM EXAM (Visa)	1	1
Preparing for the General Exam	12	24
GENERAL EXAM (Final)	1	1
Participation
Discussion
Portfolio
Take-Home Exam
Logbook
Total Workload		181
ECTS (30 saat = 1 AKTS )		6