OKL513 Scientific Research Methods and TechniquesIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education with thesisGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education with thesis
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code: OKL513
Course Name: Scientific Research Methods and Techniques
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 8
Language of instruction:
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory
Course Level:
Master TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Second Cycle EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Öğr.Gör. SÜMEYYE YÜCEL
Course Lecturer(s): Dr.Öğr.Üyesi SANEM BÜLBÜL HÜNER
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi AYSEMİN DURAN
Assoc. Prof. ERHAN ALABAY
Prof. Dr. AYTAÇ GÖĞÜŞ
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To reveal detailed scientific approaches about scientific research methods, to train qualified researcher candidates.
Course Content: Scientific method in academic research, introduction to research. Definition of research problem, research design, survey design, sampling methods, data collection methods. Giving the right reference. Research examples about domestic and international libraries.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Knows scientific research methods
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Prepare scientific research proposal
2) Create hypothesis and test hypotheses
3) Know sampling methods
4) Know data collection techniques
5) Encoding and entering data
6) Can analyze the data
7) Can write a report
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Basic concepts of scientific research methods Karasar, Niyazi (2007). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi, Nobel Yayınevi, Ankara
2) The importance of scientific research Karasar, Niyazi (2007). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi, Nobel Yayınevi, Ankara
3) Scientific research proposal preparation process Karasar, Niyazi (2007). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi, Nobel Yayınevi, Ankara
4) Scientific research proposal preparation process Karasar, Niyazi (2007). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi, Nobel Yayınevi, Ankara
5) Literature review Karasar, Niyazi (2007). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi, Nobel Yayınevi, Ankara
6) Creating hypothesis Karasar, Niyazi (2007). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi, Nobel Yayınevi, Ankara
7) Determining the research universe and sample Karasar, Niyazi (2007). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi, Nobel Yayınevi, Ankara
8) Data collection techniques Karasar, Niyazi (2007). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi, Nobel Yayınevi, Ankara
9) Coding, data entry and data analysis Karasar, Niyazi (2007). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi, Nobel Yayınevi, Ankara
10) Statistical tests used in data analysis Büyüköztürk, Ş. (2007). Sosyal Bilimler İçin Veri Analizi El Kitabı. Pegem Akademi Yayınevi, Ankara.
11) Statistical tests used in data analysis Büyüköztürk, Ş. (2007). Sosyal Bilimler İçin Veri Analizi El Kitabı. Pegem Akademi Yayınevi, Ankara.
12) Statistical tests used in data analysis Büyüköztürk, Ş. (2007). Sosyal Bilimler İçin Veri Analizi El Kitabı. Pegem Akademi Yayınevi, Ankara.
13) Statistical tests used in data analysis Büyüköztürk, Ş. (2007). Sosyal Bilimler İçin Veri Analizi El Kitabı. Pegem Akademi Yayınevi, Ankara.
14) Writing report Büyüköztürk, Ş. (2007). Sosyal Bilimler İçin Veri Analizi El Kitabı. Pegem Akademi Yayınevi, Ankara.
15) Final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Karasar, Niyazi (2007). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi, Nobel Yayınevi, Ankara
References: Karasar, Niyazi (2007). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi, Nobel Yayınevi, Ankara

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) To be able to evaluate critically about preschool education
2) To be able to use the knowledge at the level of expertise gained in preschool education
3) To be able to comprehend the interaction between preschool education and other disciplines and create new information
4) Apply a scientific research, analysis and interpret the results
5) Following the developments in the field and improving himself throughout life
6) To be able to evaluate the strategies, policies and practices developed in preschool education and their results

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To be able to evaluate critically about preschool education
2) To be able to use the knowledge at the level of expertise gained in preschool education 4
3) To be able to comprehend the interaction between preschool education and other disciplines and create new information
4) Apply a scientific research, analysis and interpret the results 5
5) Following the developments in the field and improving himself throughout life
6) To be able to evaluate the strategies, policies and practices developed in preschool education and their results

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Homework

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Presentation 1 % 50
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
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 2 28
Presentations / Seminar 1 40 40
Final 1 40 40
Total Workload 150