Psychology
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of Psychology
Course Details
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of Psychology
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99300006 | Research Methods | 2 | Autumn | 3 | 3+0+0 | 3 | 4 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Prof. Abdullah TOPCUOĞLU |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prof. Abdullah TOPCUOĞLU | C-129 | [email protected] | 7954 |
Course Content
Introduction to Research Methods, Scientific Research, Ethics, Research Planning: Research Question and Literature Review, Theory, Hypothesis, Variables, Observation, Questionnaire Studies and Sampling, Experimental Studies, Case Studies, n-Desing Studies, Quasi-Experimental Studies, Evaluations of Research Proposals
Objectives of the Course
Objective of this course is to attain knowledge about commonly-used research methods and techniques in psychology and to gain experience to design scientific reseach.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P2 | Has the ability to access scientific and up-to-date information specific to the field, to observe, evaluate and explain the accuracy, validity and reliability of the information. | 4 |
| P3 | To be able to follow scientific and current developments in the field of psychology, to question and comment on the accuracy, validity and reliability of information in a creative, critical and dynamic way. | 3 |
| P4 | Has research techniques and statistical analysis skills used in scientific studies in the field of psychology. To be able to use relevant statistical programs (SPSS, AMOS, LISREL, etc.) in the field. | 4 |
| P5 | To be able to follow the domestic and foreign literature by using the written / visual records in the science of psychology with critical thinking skills. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Can observe, evaluate, and understand the accuracy, validity, and reliability of information. | P.2.3 | 1 |
| O2 | Utilizes skills to question and analyze information related to scientific and current developments in psychology. | P.3.2 | 1 |
| O3 | Understands the research techniques used in the field of psychology and the fundamental concepts of statistics. | P.4.1 | 1 |
| O4 | Approaches complex issues by integrating different research techniques and statistical methods, and can develop new research designs. | P.4.5 | 1 |
| O5 | Researches written and visual records within the field of psychology and understands both local and foreign literature. | P.5.1 | 1 |
| O6 | Analyzes the information in the literature, compares different sources, and evaluates them with a critical perspective. | P.5.3 | 1 |
| O7 | Combines different literature sources to generate new insights and contributes to the field of psychology. | P.5.4 | 1 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Araştırma Yöntemlerine Giriş |
| 2 | Bilim Nedir, Bilimsel Araştırma Nasıl Yapılır? |
| 3 | Etik |
| 4 | Araştırma Planı: Araştırma Sorusu ve Literatür Taraması |
| 5 | Kuram, Denence ve Değişkenler |
| 6 | Gözlem |
| 7 | Anket Çalışmaları ve Örneklem Seçimi |
| 8 | Deneysel Çalışmalar I: Bağımsız Grup Desenleri |
| 9 | Deneysel Çalışmalar II: Tekrar Ölçümlü Desenler |
| 10 | Deneysel Çalışmalar III: Karmaşık Desenler |
| 11 | Vaka Çalışmaları ve Küçük Örneklemli Araştırmalar |
| 12 | Yarı Deneysel Desenler |
| 13 | Araştırma Önerilerinin Değerlendirilmesi |
| 14 | Gözden Geçirme |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma yöntemleri ve Teknikleri, Aziz, A., Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, Ankara,2015 Yardımcı kaynaklar: Applied Social Research Methods. Yin, R. K. Sage Publications: NY. , 2008 Research Methods in Psychology , Elmes, D. G., Kantowitz, B. H and Roediger, H. L. Wadsworth Publishing: CA., 2005 |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 1 | 24 | 24 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 28 | 28 |
| Other | 1 | 24 | 24 |
| Total Work Load: | 118 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 3,93 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 4 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P2 | P3 | P4 | P5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Can observe, evaluate, and understand the accuracy, validity, and reliability of information. | 3 | - | - | - |
| O2 | Utilizes skills to question and analyze information related to scientific and current developments in psychology. | - | 3 | - | - |
| O3 | Understands the research techniques used in the field of psychology and the fundamental concepts of statistics. | - | - | 3 | - |
| O4 | Approaches complex issues by integrating different research techniques and statistical methods, and can develop new research designs. | - | - | 4 | - |
| O5 | Researches written and visual records within the field of psychology and understands both local and foreign literature. | - | - | - | 5 |
| O6 | Analyzes the information in the literature, compares different sources, and evaluates them with a critical perspective. | - | - | - | - |
| O7 | Combines different literature sources to generate new insights and contributes to the field of psychology. | - | - | - | 4 |