| Business Administration (Master) (with Thesis) (English) | |||||
| Master | TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 | QF-EHEA: Second Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 7 | ||
| Course Code: | BUS5112 | ||||
| Course Name: | Research Methods in Social Sciences | ||||
| Semester: | Spring | ||||
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| Language of instruction: | English | ||||
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| Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
| Type of course: | Compulsory Courses | ||||
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| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face | ||||
| Course Coordinator: | Dr. Öğr. Üy. MELEK YURDAKUL | ||||
| Course Lecturer(s): | Melek Yurdakul, Faculty Member, PhD | ||||
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| Course Objectives: | The goals of this course are: Introduction of quantitative and qualitative research methods Establish the validity of research by means of measurement, relationships, and generalizability Recognition of evidence-based interventions Using research evidence to inform one’s practice Using research findings to provide relevant services that advance the social well-being of client populations |
| Course Content: | This course is designed to introduce students to quantitative and qualitative social research methods and to understand scientific and ethical approaches to building knowledge. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) To demonstrate an understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methods and how they contribute to the practice knowledge base 2) To critically assess research findings in order to employ evidence-based interventions 3) To use research evidence to inform and evaluate one’s own practice 4) To demonstrate an understanding of social work values and ethics in the process of research and advocating for human rights and social and economic justice 5) To use research findings to provide relevant services that advance social well-being of the client population |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Why Do Research? | |
| 2) | What Are the Major Types of Social Research? | |
| 3) | How to Review the Literature Review and Conduct Ethical Studies | |
| 4) | Strategies of Research Design | |
| 5) | Qualitative and Quantitative Measurement | |
| 6) | Qualitative and Quantitative Sampling | |
| 7) | Survey Research | |
| 8) | Nonreactive Research and Secondary Analysis | |
| 9) | Field Research and Focus Group Research | |
| 10) | Analysis of Qualitative Data | |
| 11) | Writing the Research Report and the Politics of Social Research | |
| 12) | Student Presentations | |
| 13) | Student Presentations | |
| 14) | Student Presentations |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Neuman, W. Lawrence (2014). Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches, Pearson Education Limited, Seventh Edition |
| References: | Adams, J., Khan, H. T., & Raeside, R. (2014). Research methods for business and social science students. SAGE Publications India. |
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| 1) Develop and deepen knowledge in the same or in a different field to the proficiency level based on Bachelor level qualifications. | ||||||
| 2) Use of theoretical and practical knowledge within the field at a proficiency level. | ||||||
| 3) Communicate current developments and studies within the field to both professional and non-professional groups systematically using written, oral and visual techniques by supporting with quantitative and qualitative data. | ||||||
| 4) Evaluate knowledge and skills acquired at proficiency level in the field with a critical approach and direct the learning. | ||||||
| 5) Use the knowledge, problem solving and/or implementation skills in interdisciplinary studies. | ||||||
| 6) Independently conduct studies that require proficiency in the field. | ||||||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Average | 3 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Develop and deepen knowledge in the same or in a different field to the proficiency level based on Bachelor level qualifications. | |
| 2) | Use of theoretical and practical knowledge within the field at a proficiency level. | |
| 3) | Communicate current developments and studies within the field to both professional and non-professional groups systematically using written, oral and visual techniques by supporting with quantitative and qualitative data. | |
| 4) | Evaluate knowledge and skills acquired at proficiency level in the field with a critical approach and direct the learning. | |
| 5) | Use the knowledge, problem solving and/or implementation skills in interdisciplinary studies. | |
| 6) | Independently conduct studies that require proficiency in the field. |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 14 | % 0 |
| Presentation | 2 | % 50 |
| Project | 1 | % 50 |
| total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % | |
| total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Preparation for the Activity | Spent for the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | Workload | ||
| Presentations / Seminar | 2 | 75 | 2 | 154 | |||
| Project | 1 | 150 | 1 | 151 | |||
| Total Workload | 305 | ||||||