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. Semester | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | Turkish |
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| Course Type | Compulsory Departmental Courses |
| 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 | |
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| Major Area Courses | X |
| 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 | ||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Learns the fundamental concepts, theories, and methods of political science and public administration; and uses this knowledge to analyze the causes and consequences of political developments at the national and global levels. | X | ||||
| 2 | Understands how policies are formulated and implemented in real life at the local, national, regional, and/or global levels; identifies the key institutions and actors involved in these processes and comprehends the functioning of public administration. | |||||
| 3 | Gains foundational knowledge on fields related to political science and public administration—such as international relations, sociology, psychology, cultural studies, economics, law, and history—and thereby develops an interdisciplinary understanding that considers and connects the relationships among different domains of social life. | |||||
| 4 | Learns quantitative and qualitative research techniques applicable to the field of political science and public administration, as well as the use of relevant software, hardware, and/or technical tools; gains experience in designing and conducting research/projects aimed at developing practical skills in the field. | X | ||||
| 5 | Develops the ability to act with open-mindedness, refrain from discrimination, and be sensitive and respectful to different perspectives through the promotion of critical and analytical thinking, intellectual debate, and lifelong learning; thus, enhances skills for collective action. | |||||
| 6 | Develops decision-making and initiative taking, work completion and time management competencies by understanding business ethics in public administration, politics and all related fields. | |||||
| 7 | Develops communication skills, oral and written expression, presentation techniques; learns the writing principles and procedures required to write an academic article on political science and public administration disciplines. | |||||
| 8 | Gains command of English terminology in political science and public administration, and acquires the language proficiency necessary to engage with English-language scholarship; enabling comparative analysis of current political issues in various countries. | |||||
| 9 | Possesses knowledge of both Turkish and world political history, including key periods, turning points, and major actors; thereby understands the influence of countries' socio-historical backgrounds on contemporary political and administrative issues. | |||||
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 | ||