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Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

SHM002

Course Name:

Research Methods

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

Course Level:

Associate

TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Short Cycle

EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

E-Learning

Course Coordinator:

Öğr. Gör. MELEK ARU

Course Lecturer(s):

Staff

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	With this course, it is aimed to teach the student scientific research methods, to do research, to collect data, to evaluate and analyze data, to prepare a research report and to gain the competencies to present the research.
Course Content:	Basic concepts used in scientific research, research steps, data collection methods, research methods used in health services, analysis, reporting, writing and presentation of data

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Learns the basic concepts in scientific research methods.
2) Learns and understands the steps of scientific research
3) Learn and comprehend scientific data collection methods
4) Learns spelling rules and reporting in scientific research.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Scientific Research - Basic concepts
2)	Choosing a Research Topic, Its Importance-Priority
3)	Universe, Sample, Sample Types
4)	Research Methods - Techniques Used in Scientific Research
5)	Source Research - Data Types
6)	Sourcing - Techniques Used in Data Collection
7)	Evaluation of Research Results - Research Analysis and Methods
8)	Evaluating Research Results - Interpreting Research Analysis
9)	Report Research Results - Writing Rules in Scientific Research
10)	Preparing for Presentation - Power Point Presentation Preparation
11)	Preparing for the Presentation - Dress, dress, communication in the presentation
12)	Making a Presentation
13)	Making a Presentation
14)	Making a Presentation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Öğretim elemanı ders notları, Kaya,. Z&Şahin, M., Araştırma Yöntemleri ve Teknikleri
References:	Lecturer notes, Kaya,. Z&Şahin, M., Araştırma Yöntemleri ve Teknikleri

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) Has the ability to use information technologies and devices that require special expertise effectively.
2) Combining the basic principles of science with technology, he/she has the ability to apply effectively in the field of physical therapy and rehabilitation.
3) Has knowledge about treatment methods for muscle and skeletal systems.
4) Has the ability to use information technologies and devices that require special expertise effectively.
5) Be able to follow the innovations, changes and developments in science and technology and analyze them with an integrated approach.
6) He/she has the knowledge of the techniques and methods necessary to apply physical therapy, and the knowledge of ethical principles and rules.
7) Follows the knowledge in the field by using a foreign language at least at the A2 General Level of the European Language Portfolio.
8) He/she uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the minimum level of European Computer Use License required by his/her field.
9) It has a lifelong learning awareness and directs its learning to an advanced education level in the same field or a profession at the same level.
10) It contributes to projects and activities for the social environment in which it lives, with a sense of social responsibility. He/she sets an example for the society with her/his appearance, manners, attitudes and behaviors.
11) Has sufficient awareness of individual and public health, environmental protection and occupational safety.
12) He/she has the experience of working with other fields that may be related to her/his field.
13) Has sufficient awareness of occupational health and safety issues.
14) In case of encountering an unforeseen situation in matters related to her/his field, he/she takes responsibility and develops solutions.
15) He/she carries out a given task independently by using his/her basic knowledge about physiotherapy.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Has the ability to use information technologies and devices that require special expertise effectively.
2)	Combining the basic principles of science with technology, he/she has the ability to apply effectively in the field of physical therapy and rehabilitation.
3)	Has knowledge about treatment methods for muscle and skeletal systems.
4)	Has the ability to use information technologies and devices that require special expertise effectively.
5)	Be able to follow the innovations, changes and developments in science and technology and analyze them with an integrated approach.
6)	He/she has the knowledge of the techniques and methods necessary to apply physical therapy, and the knowledge of ethical principles and rules.
7)	Follows the knowledge in the field by using a foreign language at least at the A2 General Level of the European Language Portfolio.
8)	He/she uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the minimum level of European Computer Use License required by his/her field.
9)	It has a lifelong learning awareness and directs its learning to an advanced education level in the same field or a profession at the same level.
10)	It contributes to projects and activities for the social environment in which it lives, with a sense of social responsibility. He/she sets an example for the society with her/his appearance, manners, attitudes and behaviors.
11)	Has sufficient awareness of individual and public health, environmental protection and occupational safety.
12)	He/she has the experience of working with other fields that may be related to her/his field.
13)	Has sufficient awareness of occupational health and safety issues.
14)	In case of encountering an unforeseen situation in matters related to her/his field, he/she takes responsibility and develops solutions.
15)	He/she carries out a given task independently by using his/her basic knowledge about physiotherapy.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Preparation for the Activity	Spent for the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements	Workload
Course Hours	12	2			24
Study Hours Out of Class	1	2	8		10
Homework Assignments	1	2	16		18
Midterms	1	0	8		8
Final	1	0	16		16
Total Workload					76