Faculty Of Economıc, Admınıstratıve And Socıal Scıences
Psychology (Englısh)

Course Information

RESEARCH METHODS II
Code Semester Theoretical Practice National Credit ECTS Credit
Hour / Week
PSY112 Spring 3 0 3 6

Prerequisites and co-requisites
Language of instruction Turkish
Type Required
Level of Course Bachelor's
Lecturer Doç.Dr. Mehmet Bilgin
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Suggested Subject none
Professional practise ( internship ) None
Objectives of the Course The predominating objective of the course is to promote the student´s understanding of, and capability to critically relate to, the possibilities, advantages and disadvantages, of different qualitative research approaches in scientific knowledge production.
Contents of the Course The course introduces the theoretical foundations of qualitative research and establishes accordingly the relevance of qualitative research in science and practice. Thus, a survey of different qualitative research designs, as well as different qualitative data collection methods, are displayed and critically scrutinized. Validity, reliability and the general prevalent agenda of credibility is thoroughly addressed as well as ethical issues of different methodological approaches.

Learning Outcomes of Course

# Learning Outcomes
1 Explain the epistemological relations between quantitative and qualitative approaches to research
2 Evaluate the adequacy of others’ research findings as presented in scientific and popular media sources
3 Write persuasively, and in APA format, about psychological research
4 , Apply the ethical demands of research and clearly and effectively present research to the others.
5 Criticize scientific research articles.

Course Syllabus

# Subjects Teaching Methods and Technics
1 Beginning Research Presentation & Discussion
2 What is Qualitative Research? Presentation & Discussion
3 Etnography and Observation Presentation & Discussion
4 İnterviews Presentation & Discussion
5 Text Presentation & Discussion
6 Naturally Accuring Talk and Visual Images Presentation & Discussion
7 Credible Qualitative Research Presentation & Discussion
8 midterm
9 Research Ethics Presentation & Discussion
10 Writing Your Report Presentation & Discussion
11 The Relevance of Qualitative Research Presentation & Discussion
12 Research Practice Presentations Presentation & Discussion
13 Research Practice Presentations Presentation & Discussion
14 Research Practice Presentations Presentation & Discussion
15 Final Review Presentation & Discussion
16 Final Exam

Course Syllabus

# Material / Resources Information About Resources Reference / Recommended Resources
1 Silverman, David (2006) Interpreting qualitative data: methods for analyzing talk, text and interaction. SAGE. ISBN: 9781412922456

Method of Assessment

# Weight Work Type Work Title
1 40% Mid-Term Exam Mid-Term Exam
2 60% Final Exam Final Exam

Relationship between Learning Outcomes of Course and Program Outcomes

# Learning Outcomes Program Outcomes Method of Assessment
1 Explain the epistemological relations between quantitative and qualitative approaches to research 6 1͵2
2 Evaluate the adequacy of others’ research findings as presented in scientific and popular media sources 5 1͵2
3 Write persuasively, and in APA format, about psychological research 2 1͵2
4 , Apply the ethical demands of research and clearly and effectively present research to the others. 3 1͵2
5 Criticize scientific research articles. 3 1͵2
PS. The numbers, which are shown in the column Method of Assessment, presents the methods shown in the previous table, titled as Method of Assessment.

Work Load Details

# Type of Work Quantity Time (Hour) Work Load
1 Course Duration 14 3 42
2 Course Duration Except Class (Preliminary Study, Enhancement) 14 3 42
3 Presentation and Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
4 Web Research, Library and Archival Work 0 0 0
5 Document/Information Listing 0 0 0
6 Workshop 0 0 0
7 Preparation for Midterm Exam 1 18 18
8 Midterm Exam 1 7 7
9 Quiz 0 0 0
10 Homework 1 7 7
11 Midterm Project 0 0 0
12 Midterm Exercise 0 0 0
13 Final Project 0 0 0
14 Final Exercise 0 0 0
15 Preparation for Final Exam 1 27 27
16 Final Exam 1 7 7
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