Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: PTR419
Course Name: Scientific Research Methods
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 6
Language of instruction: EN
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi BERNA ÇAĞLA BALKIŞLI
Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: This course aims to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills of the scientific research process.
Course Content: This course is structured to cover all stages of the scientific research process. Identifying a research problem, hypothesis formulation and literature review, Types of research (descriptive, analytical, experimental and qualitative research) and appropriate data collection methods, Data analysis, statistical methods and interpretation of findings, scientific reporting, presentation of research results and scientific ethical principles

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Understands all stages of the scientific research process from defining the research problem to data analysis and reporting.
2) Understand descriptive, analytical, experimental and qualitative research types and select appropriate methods.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Selects data collection methods appropriate to the research questions and performs the analysis process with statistical or qualitative tools.
2) Uses academic resources correctly and performs literature review systematically.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) To be able to use scientific method and thinking effectively as a tool in academic and professional life.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Scientific research process and basic concepts. none
2) Identifying a research problem and formulating a hypothesis. none
3) Literature review and use of academic resources. none
4) Types of research and selection of appropriate design. none
5) Quantitative data collection methods (questionnaire, observation, experiment). none
6) Qualitative data collection methods (interview, document analysis). none
7) Research ethics and compliance with ethical rules. none
8) midterm
9) Organization of data and introduction to statistical analysis.
10) Statistical analysis methods and interpretation of results.
11) Research report writing and academic writing rules.
12) Visual presentation of research results (table, graph, poster).
13) Oral presentation of research results and effective presentation techniques.
14) final exams

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Creswell, J. W. (2014). Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches. Sage Publications.
Karasar, N. (2021). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi: Kavramlar, İlkeler, Teknikler. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Sümbüloğlu V., Sümbüloğlu K. (2002)Sağlık Bilimlerinde Araştırma Yöntemleri., Hatipoğlu Yayınları., Ankara.
References: Creswell, J. W. (2014). Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches. Sage Publications.
Karasar, N. (2021). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi: Kavramlar, İlkeler, Teknikler. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Sümbüloğlu V., Sümbüloğlu K. (2002)Sağlık Bilimlerinde Araştırma Yöntemleri., Hatipoğlu Yayınları., Ankara.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Physiotherapy profession, knowledge of basic medical sciences, clinical information on diseases and has a knowledge of foreign languages.
2) Evaluating patients for physiotherapy and rehabilitation plans and implements appropriate treatment program.
3) Adopts the principles of professional ethics and patient rights
4) Evaluates disabled people in terms of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, plans and implements the appropriate treatment program.
5) Takes part in the scope of preventive rehabilitation services and makes practices to improve the quality of life of healthy individuals.
6) Play an active and effective role in the rehabilitation team
7) Leads and manages physiotherapy and rehabilitation units.
8) Uses properly the information and communication technologies in the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation field.
9) Contributes to the development of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation science.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Physiotherapy profession, knowledge of basic medical sciences, clinical information on diseases and has a knowledge of foreign languages.
2) Evaluating patients for physiotherapy and rehabilitation plans and implements appropriate treatment program.
3) Adopts the principles of professional ethics and patient rights
4) Evaluates disabled people in terms of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, plans and implements the appropriate treatment program.
5) Takes part in the scope of preventive rehabilitation services and makes practices to improve the quality of life of healthy individuals.
6) Play an active and effective role in the rehabilitation team
7) Leads and manages physiotherapy and rehabilitation units.
8) Uses properly the information and communication technologies in the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation field.
9) Contributes to the development of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation science.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson
Homework

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Application
Presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 5 70
Presentations / Seminar 14 2 28
Homework Assignments 14 2 28
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 170