Health Management (Master) (with Thesis)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: SYY5108
Course Name: Research Methods and Scientific Writing Techniques
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
12
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
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. TAYFUN UTAŞ
Course Lecturer(s): GÜLHAN KALMUK
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: How to conduct a scientific research with qualitative and quantitative methods is to give information about how to interpret and use the results.
Course Content: Basic concepts and topics related to research methods are conceptual infrastructure in scientific researches, determination of research method, data collection, analysis and reporting.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) . Will be able to explain the basic concepts of research methods.
2) Will be able to create the conceptual background for scientific research.
3) Have knowledge about SPSS data analysis method.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Research Methods 1. Data Analysis with SPSS in Social Sciences (Murat Çinko)
2) Identifying Variables and Scale Types 1. Data Analysis with SPSS in Social Sciences (Murat Çinko)
3) Determination of the Research Population and Sample 1. Data Analysis with SPSS in Social Sciences (Murat Çinko)
4) Quantitative Studies, Data Collection Processes and Analysis Methods 1. Data Analysis with SPSS in Social Sciences (Murat Çinko)
5) Purpose and Process in Scientific Research, Determination of Research Topic 1. Data Analysis with SPSS in Social Sciences (Murat Çinko)
6) Descriptive Statistics (Frequency tables, Cross tables, mean, median, kurtosis skewed etc.) 1. Data Analysis with SPSS in Social Sciences (Murat Çinko)
7) Validity and Reliability Analysis, Factor Analysis 1. Data Analysis with SPSS in Social Sciences (Murat Çinko)
8) MIDTERM 1. Data Analysis with SPSS in Social Sciences (Murat Çinko)
9) Normality Analysis and Homogeneity Analysis, 1. Data Analysis with SPSS in Social Sciences (Murat Çinko)
10) T-test for Dependent and Independent samples, Single Factor ANOVA 1. Data Analysis with SPSS in Social Sciences (Murat Çinko)
11) Correlation Analysis 1. Data Analysis with SPSS in Social Sciences (Murat Çinko)
12) Simple Linear Regression Analysis 1. Data Analysis with SPSS in Social Sciences (Murat Çinko)
13) Multiple Linear Regression Analysis 1. Data Analysis with SPSS in Social Sciences (Murat Çinko)
14) Chi-square analysis, Nonparametric Analysis 1. Data Analysis with SPSS in Social Sciences (Murat Çinko)
14) Chi-square analysis, Nonparametric Analysis 1. Data Analysis with SPSS in Social Sciences (Murat Çinko)

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: 1. Sosyal Bilimlerde SPSS’le Veri Analizi (Murat Çinko)
References: 1. Creswell, J.W. Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods Approaches. Fourth Edition, SAGE, USA, 2014.
2. Denise F. Polit & Bernadette P. Hungler. Nursing Research Principles and Methods. Fifth Edition, J.B.Lippincott Company, USA, 1995.
3. Sağlık Hizmetlerinde Araştırma ve Değerlendirme. Ed. Mustafa Solak, Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayınları, 2015.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Develops and deepens the knowledge gained in the health management program at the level of expertise. 2 2 2
2) Comprehend and explain the interaction with disciplines related to health management 2 2 1
3) Has the ability to use the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in health management and transfer it to employees. 3 3 2
4) Analytically and systematically analyze, interpret and evaluate information on health management. 3 3 3
5) Interprets and analyzes the data, identifies problems and develops solutions by using the information about health management. 3 3 3
6) In the light of the information they gain about health management, they will share the current developments, own thoughts and suggestions with the internal and external stakeholders of the institution in writing or orally. 2 2 1
7) Communicates with the institutions, organizations and individuals working in the field of health management and works to improve the field. 1 1 1
8) Communicates verbally and orally by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio B2 General Level. 1 1 1
9) Knows computer software at sufficient level to analyze their studies and makes use of health informatics and communication technologies at an advanced level. 2 2 3
10) Evaluates critically whether the information in the field of health management is up-to-date and conducts advanced studies independently. 2 2 1
11) Acts in accordance with the legal regulations related to health management, with social ethics and business ethics and with social responsibility principles. 1 1 1
12) Conducts research in the field of health management and reports the results to the experts or non-experts. 2 2 2
13) Besides contributing to the creation of national health policies, it also contributes to international health policies. 1 1 1
14) Protects its employees in the field of Health Management and treats them fairly. Knows and fulfills the requirements of quality, cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety. 1 1 1
15) Performs a study on subjects requiring expertise in the field of health management independently. 2 2 2
16) Takes responsibility in accordance with the targets in the initiatives carried out in the field of health management. 1 1 1
17) Takes part in determining the mission, vision, goals and objectives of the strategic planning of the institution s/he working at. 1 1 1

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Develops and deepens the knowledge gained in the health management program at the level of expertise. 2
2) Comprehend and explain the interaction with disciplines related to health management 3
3) Has the ability to use the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in health management and transfer it to employees. 2
4) Analytically and systematically analyze, interpret and evaluate information on health management. 3
5) Interprets and analyzes the data, identifies problems and develops solutions by using the information about health management. 3
6) In the light of the information they gain about health management, they will share the current developments, own thoughts and suggestions with the internal and external stakeholders of the institution in writing or orally. 3
7) Communicates with the institutions, organizations and individuals working in the field of health management and works to improve the field. 3
8) Communicates verbally and orally by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio B2 General Level. 2
9) Knows computer software at sufficient level to analyze their studies and makes use of health informatics and communication technologies at an advanced level. 2
10) Evaluates critically whether the information in the field of health management is up-to-date and conducts advanced studies independently. 2
11) Acts in accordance with the legal regulations related to health management, with social ethics and business ethics and with social responsibility principles. 2
12) Conducts research in the field of health management and reports the results to the experts or non-experts. 2
13) Besides contributing to the creation of national health policies, it also contributes to international health policies. 3
14) Protects its employees in the field of Health Management and treats them fairly. Knows and fulfills the requirements of quality, cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety. 2
15) Performs a study on subjects requiring expertise in the field of health management independently. 2
16) Takes responsibility in accordance with the targets in the initiatives carried out in the field of health management. 2
17) Takes part in determining the mission, vision, goals and objectives of the strategic planning of the institution s/he working at. 3

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 3 % 45
Final 1 % 55
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 45
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 55
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 28
Application 14 28
Study Hours Out of Class 14 84
Homework Assignments 3 75
Midterms 1 35
Final 1 45
Total Workload 295