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 |
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| 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 | Have an advanced level of basic theoretical knowledge on the field of public finance in order to obtain the practical gains. | X | ||||
| 2 | Identify the issues related to the field of public finance by dealing with it within the framework of the methodological approach, and report and evaluate it from an analytical point of view. | X | ||||
| 3 | Understand, interpret and analyse economic and financial events, equipped with knowledge of certain disciplines, especially economics, business and law. | X | ||||
| 4 | Develop policies and strategies for solving the problems by establishing the cause-effect relationship related to fiscal and economic issues through theoretical information and the discussions. | X | ||||
| 5 | Establish the relationship of public financial management and budget theory with public policies, he/she makes strong budget analysis, develop analysis on public finance and makes a link with the policy implementation | X | ||||
| 6 | Understand the tax theory, learning the legal structure, following the legal and financial developments and gaining a professional competence in tax matters effectively develop it. | X | ||||
| 7 | Have knowledge of accounting systems in private and public institutions and businesses, analyze and interpret the financial and financial structure of institutions with the knowledge and competence gained. | X | ||||
| 8 | Gain knowledge of macroeconomic framework and growth theory, including theoretical and country examples, evaluates economic developments from a theoretical perspective. | X | ||||
| 9 | Use foreign language in financial and economic fields, follow international literature, communicate on professional issues. | X | ||||
| 10 | Benefit from technological developments in studies specific to its field by using information technologies, digital developments and common software. | X | ||||
| 11 | Use qualitative and quantitative methods for the analysis of economic, financial, social and institutional events. | X | ||||
| 12 | While fulfilling its academic and professional responsibilities, develop an approach that respects s United Nations sustainable development goals, freedoms, rights of the disadvantaged groups, environment, cultural and moral values. | X | ||||
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 | ||