Health Administration
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: SAY204
Course Name: Research Methods in Health Institutions
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
3
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory Courses
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üy. ÖZLEM ÖZAYDIN
Course Lecturer(s): Özlem Özaydın
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to recognize the basic concepts related to the scientific research process, to comprehend the importance of science and scientific research, to recognize different analysis methods related to scientific research, to be informed about the scientific research process and to have knowledge on ethical issues.
Course Content: Science and research, planning in scientific research, scientific research ethics, definitions and ethical principles, scientific data collection methods and sampling, measurement tools - validity and reliability, qualitative research methods, quantitative research methods, parametric statistics, non-parametric statistics, basic rules in article writing and examples, citation and reference in scientific research.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Explain the scientific research.
2) Lists scientific research methods.
3) Knows how to select and calculate samples for scientific research.
4) Will be able to design a scientific research.
5) Decides the statistical method to be made according to the type of research.
6) Can make appropriate citations and references in scientific research.
7) Knows the ethical issues to be considered in scientific research.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction of the course, informing about the course content, Science and research, Planning in scientific research PowerPoint presentation
2) Basic Concepts Related to Scientific Research Process PowerPoint presentation
3) Scientific research ethics, definitions and ethical principles PowerPoint presentation
4) Scientific data collection methods and sampling PowerPoint presentation
5) Measurement Tools - Validity and Reliability PowerPoint presentation
6) Qualitative Research Methods PowerPoint presentation
7) Quantitative Research Methods PowerPoint presentation
8) Mid-term exam
9) Parametric Statistics / Application PowerPoint presentation Sample data set
10) Non Parametric Statistics / Application PowerPoint presentation Sample data set
11) Basic rules and examples in article writing PowerPoint presentation
12) Citation and reference in scientific research PowerPoint presentation
13) Student Presentations PowerPoint presentation
14) Student Presentations PowerPoint presentation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: 1. Araştırma Yöntemleri. Kemal Kurtuluş. Türkmen Kitabevi. 2010
2. Pazarlama Araştırmaları. A. Ercan Gegez. Beta. 2014
3. Örneklendirilmiş Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri. Veysel Sönmez ve Füsun G. Alacapınar. Anı Yayıncılık. 2017
4. Güncel makaleler.
References: 1. Araştırma Yöntemleri. Kemal Kurtuluş. Türkmen Kitabevi. 2010
2. Pazarlama Araştırmaları. A. Ercan Gegez. Beta. 2014
3. Örneklendirilmiş Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri. Veysel Sönmez ve Füsun G. Alacapınar. Anı Yayıncılık. 2017
4. Güncel makaleler.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) They will have the theoretical and practical knowledge to comprehend, evaluate and direct the operation of the health systems and its subsystems. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
2) They will have the knowledge of factors about society-individual health and its development. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
3) They will apply the theoretical and practical knowledge of health management in related institutions and organizations. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
4) They will analyze, evaluate the developments in health management by using scientfic methods and techniques and develop solutions. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
5) They will follow the developments in the field by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio B1. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
6) They will use health terminology and grammar according to the rules in spoken and written communication. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
7) They will share their thoughts about health management and solution proposals with internal and external parties written and orally. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
8) They will use information and communication technologies with computer software at least at the level of European Computer Driving License required by the field. 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
9) They will constantly develop professional knowledge and skill; know ways to access information and apply them. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
10) They will show mangement philosophy and management functions in health management applications. 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
11) They will behave sensitve to health problems in the country and around the world with sociak responsibility and sustainability and they will evaluate solution suggestions to maximize social benefits. 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
12) They will act in accordance with legal regulations in the field of health management and with social, scientific and professional ethical principles. 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
13) They will show leadership characteristics in health management applications. 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
14) They will take responsibility individually and as a team member in health management applications. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) They will have the theoretical and practical knowledge to comprehend, evaluate and direct the operation of the health systems and its subsystems. 3
2) They will have the knowledge of factors about society-individual health and its development. 3
3) They will apply the theoretical and practical knowledge of health management in related institutions and organizations. 3
4) They will analyze, evaluate the developments in health management by using scientfic methods and techniques and develop solutions. 3
5) They will follow the developments in the field by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio B1. 3
6) They will use health terminology and grammar according to the rules in spoken and written communication. 3
7) They will share their thoughts about health management and solution proposals with internal and external parties written and orally. 3
8) They will use information and communication technologies with computer software at least at the level of European Computer Driving License required by the field. 2
9) They will constantly develop professional knowledge and skill; know ways to access information and apply them. 3
10) They will show mangement philosophy and management functions in health management applications. 3
11) They will behave sensitve to health problems in the country and around the world with sociak responsibility and sustainability and they will evaluate solution suggestions to maximize social benefits. 2
12) They will act in accordance with legal regulations in the field of health management and with social, scientific and professional ethical principles. 2
13) They will show leadership characteristics in health management applications. 2
14) They will take responsibility individually and as a team member in health management applications. 3

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 10
Presentation 1 % 30
Midterms 1 % 20
Final 1 % 40
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 28
Application 2 4
Study Hours Out of Class 14 14
Presentations / Seminar 2 6
Homework Assignments 2 10
Midterms 1 10
Final 1 10
Total Workload 82