General Information about the Course

Course Code:	PSY302
Course Title:	Research Methods in Psychology-I
Course Semester:	6. Semester / Spring
Course Credits:	Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS 3 0 3 5
Language of instruction:	EN
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):	Lect. Dilara Varan
Course Assistants:

Purpose and content of the course

Course Objectives:	To learn basic topics and theories about research methods in social sciences.
Course Objective:	 To determine research question and hypothesis,  To learn quantitative and qualitative research methods,  To understand data collection and reporting processes in a scientific research,  To learn the rules of using and citing sources in research and  To have knowledge about ethical processes in research.
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face

Learning Outcomes

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

1) Formulates research questions and hypotheses.

2) Distinguish between qualitative and quantitative research.

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

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) Applies the rules of referencing and citing sources in research.

2) Understands data collection and reporting processes in a scientific research.

3) Has knowledge about ethical processes in research.

4) Knows the research methods used in social sciences.

Course Topics

Week	Subject
Related Preparation	Pekiştirme
1)	Introduction
2)	Why do research?
3)	The major types of social research
4)	Theory and research I
5)	Theory and research II
6)	The meanings of methodology I
7)	The meanings of methodology II
8)	Assessment and feedback
9)	Literature review
10)	Research ethics
11)	Strategies of research design
12)	Qualitative and quantitative measurement I
13)	Qualitative and quantitative measurement II
14)	Review and discussion
References:  Neuman, W. L. (2013). Social research methods: Qualitative and quantitative approaches (7th revised edition). Pearson.  Goodwin, K. A., & Goodwin, C. J. (2017). Research methods in psychology: Methods and design (8th edition). Wiley.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3	5	4	6
Program Outcomes
1) Absorbs concepts related to all sub-fields of psychology (Clinical Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Health Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Learning Psychology, Social Psychology, Neuropsychology, Sports Psychology, etc.).
2) Explains the theories of psychology and human behavior based on theoretical foundations.
3) Explains the substructures of human and animal cognitive processes in the nervous system.
4) Conducts independent research within the framework of scientific principles.
5) Examines the emergence of psychology as a discipline, its development, and the process of decomposition into sub-fields in a historical perspective.
6) Applies the basic principles of psychological assessment.
7) Comprehends the cognitive, emotional and behavioral characteristics of people in working life.
8) Conducts scientific research for problems related to the subjects he/she is interested in.
9) Applies group dynamics and techniques that form the basis of the human-to-human communication process.
10) Learns contemporary information-processing and professional devices.
11) Evaluates human behavior in society in both ordinary and extraordinary situations.
12) Transforms the basic ethics, principles, values and rules of psychology into behavior.

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	14	42
Laboratory
Application	2	8
Practice Exam
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class
Article Critical	2	4
Article Writing
Module Group Study
Brainstorming
Role Playing + Dramatizing
Out-of-Class Study (Pre-study, Reinforcement, Practice Review, etc.)	14	28
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.)	14	14
Project Preparation + Presentation
Report Preparation + Presentation	14	14
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting
Oral examination
Preparing for Midterm Exams	1	4
MIDTERM EXAM (Visa)	1	1
Preparing for the General Exam	1	6
GENERAL EXAM (Final)	1	1
Participation	14	14
Discussion	14	14
Portfolio
Take-Home Exam
Logbook
Total Workload		150
ECTS (30 saat = 1 AKTS )		5