ECTS - Statistics and Research Methods in Social Sciences I
Statistics and Research Methods in Social Sciences I (KAM209) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Statistics and Research Methods in Social Sciences I | KAM209 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| NONE |
| Course Language | Turkish |
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| Course Type | N/A |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Drill and Practice. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | The aim of the course is to introduce students to the basic stages of research based on the scientific method and to enable them to comprehend scientific research methods. This course is generally based on research methodology and methods in social sciences. At the end of the course, students will have knowledge of how to conduct scientific research, the differences between qualitative and quantitative research methods, and how to make literature review, as well as fieldwork and historical comparative research. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Quantitative and qualitative strategies; ontology; epistemology; research design; research tools. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction – Course Description | |
| 2 | Scientific Method and Social Research | Neuman, sf.1-10, sf.20-34 |
| 3 | “Political Science and Scientific Method” | Relevant chapter in the sources. |
| 4 | Research Approaches | Neuman, sf.20-34 |
| 5 | Scientific Research Process (Variables and Hypothesis) | Neuman, sf.35-74 |
| 6 | Social Theory and Ideology | Neuman, sf.75-116 |
| 7 | Methodology | Neuman, 117-161 |
| 8 | Research Questions and Hypotheses | Relevant chapter in the sources |
| 9 | Literature Review and Ethics | Relevant chapter in the sources. |
| 10 | Quantitative and Qualitative Research Designs | Neuman, sf.221-260 |
| 11 | Quantitative and Qualitative Measurement | Neuman, sf.263-318 |
| 12 | Quantitative and Qualitative Measurement | Neuman, sf.263-318 |
| 13 | Quantitative and Qualitative Sampling | Neuman, sf.319-355 |
| 14 | Field Research | Neuman, sf.540-600 |
| 15 | Historical Comparative Research | Neuman, sf.601-656 |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. W. Lawrence Neuman, Toplumsal Araştırma Yöntemleri 1 - 2, Yayın Odası Yayınları |
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| Other Sources | 2. Balcı, Ali. (2016). Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma: Yöntem, Teknik ve İlkeler. Ankara: Pegem Akademi. |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | 3 | 30 |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 30 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 40 |
| Toplam | 5 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 40 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 60 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| Major Area Courses | |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Having the conceptual and applied knowledge about the basic functions of the business and gaining the ability to use the knowledge | |||||
| 2 | To be able to diagnose the problems related to the field of business, to use scientific approaches effectively in the solution of problems and decision-making processes. | |||||
| 3 | To be able to reveal and analyze the environmental, social, global effects and legal consequences of the applications related to the basic functions of the business. | |||||
| 4 | To be able to analyze information and reports that concern businesses at the national, regional and global level, to set strategic goals according to the results obtained | |||||
| 5 | Gain the ability to use, report and interpret Business Information Systems and sub-modules required by business management | |||||
| 6 | Planning necessary activities such as starting a new business with innovative and creative thinking and taking risks for the sustainability of the business, finding resources, making market analysis, preparing a business plan, and using the learned information in this direction. | |||||
| 7 | Being aware of the fact that the research and learning process continues throughout life, to be able to follow the scientific and technological developments related to the business, to support oneself and the organization in innovation and continuous development. | |||||
| 8 | To have the necessary leadership and managerial skills to achieve business objectives effectively and efficiently. | |||||
| 9 | To be able to conduct scientific research in the field of business and report the results of the research to be used in managerial decision-making processes. | |||||
| 10 | To be able to transfer information about the field of business using effective verbal, written and visual communication methods in the language of learning and professional English | |||||
| 11 | To be aware of professional ethics, environmental awareness, sustainability, social responsibility, cultural, social and universal values | |||||
| 12 | Working effectively with different disciplines or multicultural teams, taking responsibility, making risk analysis, adapting to change, critical thinking and using initiative in problem solving | |||||
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ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | 3 | 10 | 30 |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 19 | 19 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload | 125 | ||