Clinical Psychology (Master) (without Thesis) Preview
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

PSK5101

Course Name:

Scientific Research Methods and Statistics

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory Courses

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:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. EMRE ÜNVER

Course Lecturer(s):

Emre Ünver

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to introduce the basic concepts, principles and rules of the experimental method and scientific approach and to provide training in planning and evaluating psychology experiments.
Course Content:	In this course, research techniques, experimental designs, ethical rules, designing an experimental research project, reading and writing a research report, psychophysics, perception, attention and reaction time, human factors, statistical thinking, and analyzing data obtained from experimental studies will be covered.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Ability to explain the basic concepts and principles of the experimental method and scientific approach
2) Easily distinguish between experimental and non-experimental studies published in the literature
3) Can technically describe the methodological features of research and evaluate the strong and weak points of experimental articles.
4) To be able to critically evaluate ethical issues in experimental studies
5) Knowing how to read and write experimental research/studies

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction	Course Book
2)	Scientific Method 1	course book
3)	Scientific Method 2	course book
4)	Descriptive Methods	course book
5)	Experimental Methods 1	Course Book
6)	Experimental Methods 2	Course Book
7)	Experimental Methods 3	Course Book
8)	Case Studies	Related Current Papers
9)	Midterm Exam	All sources
10)	Quasi-Experimental Studies	course book
11)	Data analysis	course book
12)	Data analysis 2	course book
13)	Scientific Text Writing	Course book
14)	Scientific Text Writing 2	Course book
15)	Final Exam	All sources

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Psikolojide Araştırma Yöntemleri, Shaughnessy JJ, Zechmeister EB, Zechmeister JS, Nobel yay, 2018
References:	Psikolojide Araştırma Yöntemleri, Shaughnessy JJ, Zechmeister EB, Zechmeister JS, Nobel yay, 2018

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Ability to develop and deepen their knowledge at the level of expertise in the same or a different field, based on undergraduate qualifications.
2) To understand the interdisciplinary interaction that clinical psychology is related to.	2				3
3) Ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge at the level of expertise gained in the field.
4) Ability to interpret and create new information by integrating the information acquired in the field with information from different disciplines,	3	2	2	2	2
5) Ability to solve problems encountered in the field using research methods
6) To be able to systematically convey the current developments in the field and one's own studies to groups in the field and outside the field, in writing, verbally and visually, by supporting quantitative and qualitative data.		3		3
7) Ability to critically examine social relationships and the norms that guide these relationships, develop them, and take action to change them when necessary.			2
8) Ability to communicate verbally and in writing using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level.					3
9) To be able to critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at the level of expertise in the field and to direct his/her learning.
10) Ability to supervise and teach social, scientific, cultural and ethical values during the collection, interpretation, application and announcement of data related to the field.
11) Ability to develop strategies, policies and implementation plans on issues related to the field and evaluate the results obtained within the framework of quality processes.
12) Ability to use the knowledge, problem solving and/or application skills they have absorbed in their field in interdisciplinary studies.
13) Ability to independently carry out a study that requires expertise in the field.		2	3	3	3
14) Ability to develop new strategic approaches to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in applications related to the field and to produce solutions by taking responsibility.
15) Ability to provide leadership in environments that require solving problems related to the field.	2	1

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Ability to develop and deepen their knowledge at the level of expertise in the same or a different field, based on undergraduate qualifications.
2)	To understand the interdisciplinary interaction that clinical psychology is related to.	2
3)	Ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge at the level of expertise gained in the field.	3
4)	Ability to interpret and create new information by integrating the information acquired in the field with information from different disciplines,	3
5)	Ability to solve problems encountered in the field using research methods	3
6)	To be able to systematically convey the current developments in the field and one's own studies to groups in the field and outside the field, in writing, verbally and visually, by supporting quantitative and qualitative data.	3
7)	Ability to critically examine social relationships and the norms that guide these relationships, develop them, and take action to change them when necessary.	3
8)	Ability to communicate verbally and in writing using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level.
9)	To be able to critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at the level of expertise in the field and to direct his/her learning.
10)	Ability to supervise and teach social, scientific, cultural and ethical values during the collection, interpretation, application and announcement of data related to the field.
11)	Ability to develop strategies, policies and implementation plans on issues related to the field and evaluate the results obtained within the framework of quality processes.
12)	Ability to use the knowledge, problem solving and/or application skills they have absorbed in their field in interdisciplinary studies.
13)	Ability to independently carry out a study that requires expertise in the field.	3
14)	Ability to develop new strategic approaches to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in applications related to the field and to produce solutions by taking responsibility.	2
15)	Ability to provide leadership in environments that require solving problems related to the field.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	70
Midterms	1	30
Final	1	60
Total Workload		160