Artificial Intelligence Engineering (Master) (with Thesis) (English) | |||||
Master | TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 | QF-EHEA: Second Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 7 |
Course Code: | COE5101 | ||||
Course Name: | Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri ve Etik | ||||
Semester: | Fall | ||||
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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: | Doç. Dr. AMIR SEYYEDABBASI | ||||
Course Lecturer(s): | Dr. Hüsamettin Osmanoğlu | ||||
Course Assistants: |
Course Objectives: | 1. Define a research; explain and apply research terms; describe the research process and the principle activities, skills and ethics associated with the research process. 2. Develop research questions that are based on and build upon a critical appraisal of existing research. 3. Describe and compare the major quantitative and qualitative research methods. 4. Propose a research study and justify the theory as well as the methodological decisions, including sampling and measurement. 5. Understand the importance of research ethics and integrate research ethics into the research process. 6. Be able to assess and critique a published journal article that uses one of the primary research methods in the field. 7. Provide students with skills of using computerized tools necessary to conduct research. 8. Provide students with statistical skills of different types of analysis. 9. Develop research writing skills |
Course Content: | Knowledge and understanding Understand different scientific research designs and methods Learn how to set up a research study Understand correct ways to refer to and cite from scientific literature Skills and ability Discuss and explain differences between different research methods Perform literature reviews and reference relevant scientific literature Formulate a research proposal Assessment ability and attitudes Critically assess different research designs Analyse, set as contrast, compare and review scientific literature Discuss own view in relation to the published research |
The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Develop skills in quantitative data analysis and presentation Identify and discuss the issues and concepts salient to the research process. Identify and discuss the complex issues inherent in selecting a research problem, selecting an appropriate research design, and implementing a research project. identify and discuss the concepts and procedures of sampling, data collection, analysis and reporting. Demonstrate enhanced writing skills 1) Develop skills in quantitative data analysis and presentation Identify and discuss the issues and concepts salient to the research process. Identify and discuss the complex issues inherent in selecting a research problem, selecting an appropriate research design, and implementing a research project. identify and discuss the concepts and procedures of sampling, data collection, analysis and reporting. Demonstrate enhanced writing skills |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | What is scientific Research Types of knowledge Understanding the research process Types of research | Interactive discussion with students |
1) | 1. Meaning of Research 2. Definitions of Research 3. Objectives of Research 4. Motivation in Research | |
2) | General Characteristics of Research Criteria of Good Research Types of Research | |
3) | 1. Scientific Thinking 2. What is a Research Problem 3. Selecting the Problem 4. Sources of the Problem 5. Defining a Problem | |
4) | 1. Statement of a Problem 2. Delimiting a Problem 3. Evaluation of a Problem | |
5) | 1. Meaning of Review of Literature 2. Need of Review of Literature 3. Objectives of Review of Literature 4. Sources of Literature 5. The Functions of Literature | |
6) | 1. How to Conduct the Review of Literature 2. Some Hints for the Review of Literature 3. Precautions in Library Use 4. Reporting the Review of Literature | |
7) | 1. Meaning of Hypothesis 2. Definitions of Hypothesis 3. Nature of Hypothesis 4. Functions of Hypothesis 5. Importance of Hypothesis 6. Kinds of Hypothesis | |
8) | 1. Characteristics of a Good Hypothesis 2. Variables in a Hypothesis 3. Formulating a Hypothesis 4. Testing the Hypothesis | |
9) | 1. The Philosophical Background 2. The Qualitative Approach 3. The Quantitative Approach 4. The Mixed-Methods Approach 5. Criteria for Selecting a Research Approach | |
10) | 1. What are the Research Strategies? 2. Which Strategy to Choose? 3. Case Studies 4. Experiments 5. Ethnography | |
11) | 1. Phenomenology 2. Ground Theory (GT) 3. Action Research 4. Mixed-methods 5. Longitudinal | |
12) | 1. Questionnaires 2. Interviews 3. Focus Groups 4. Observation | |
13) | 1. Meaning and Definition of Sampling 2. Functions of Population and Sampling 3. Methods of Sampling 4. Characteristics of a Good Sample 5. Size of Sample 6. The Sample Cycle | |
14) | 1. Descriptive Statistics 2. Inferential Statistics | |
15) | Preparing the Research Report using Mendeley reference manager |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Pruzan, Peter. Research methodology: the aims, practices and ethics of science. Springer, 2016. Simple, Non-invasive Ventilation Made. "The Handbook of Academic Writing: a Fresh Approach." (2009): 325-326. |
References: | MS office application software Statistical analysis software Reference manager software (mendeley) Latex |
Course Learning Outcomes | 1 |
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Program Outcomes | ||||||||||||
1) Being able to develop and deepen their knowledge at the level of expertise in the same or a different field, based on undergraduate level qualifications. | ||||||||||||
2) To be able to use the theoretical and applied knowledge at the level of expertise acquired in the field. | ||||||||||||
3) To be able to interpret and create new knowledge by integrating the knowledge gained in the field with the knowledge from different disciplines. | ||||||||||||
4) To be able to solve the problems encountered in the field by using research methods. | ||||||||||||
5) To be able to systematically transfer current developments in the field and their own studies to groups in and outside the field, in written, verbal and visual forms, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. | ||||||||||||
6) To be able to communicate orally and in writing using a foreign language at least at the B2 General Level of the European Language Portfolio. | ||||||||||||
7) To be able to critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of expertise and to direct their learning. | ||||||||||||
8) To be able to use information and communication technologies at an advanced level along with computer software at the level required by the field. | ||||||||||||
9) To be able to supervise and teach these values by observing social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. | ||||||||||||
10) To be able to use the knowledge, problem solving and/or application skills they have internalized in their field in interdisciplinary studies. | ||||||||||||
11) Being able to independently carry out a work that requires expertise in the field. | ||||||||||||
12) To be able to develop new strategic approaches for the solution of complex and unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to the field and to produce solutions by taking responsibility. |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Average | 3 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Being able to develop and deepen their knowledge at the level of expertise in the same or a different field, based on undergraduate level qualifications. | 2 |
2) | To be able to use the theoretical and applied knowledge at the level of expertise acquired in the field. | |
3) | To be able to interpret and create new knowledge by integrating the knowledge gained in the field with the knowledge from different disciplines. | |
4) | To be able to solve the problems encountered in the field by using research methods. | 2 |
5) | To be able to systematically transfer current developments in the field and their own studies to groups in and outside the field, in written, verbal and visual forms, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. | |
6) | To be able to communicate orally and in writing using a foreign language at least at the B2 General Level of the European Language Portfolio. | |
7) | To be able to critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of expertise and to direct their learning. | 2 |
8) | To be able to use information and communication technologies at an advanced level along with computer software at the level required by the field. | 2 |
9) | To be able to supervise and teach these values by observing social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. | 3 |
10) | To be able to use the knowledge, problem solving and/or application skills they have internalized in their field in interdisciplinary studies. | 3 |
11) | Being able to independently carry out a work that requires expertise in the field. | 3 |
12) | To be able to develop new strategic approaches for the solution of complex and unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to the field and to produce solutions by taking responsibility. | 2 |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Homework Assignments | 1 | % 40 |
Presentation | 1 | % 30 |
Seminar | 1 | % 30 |
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 | ||
Course Hours | 20 | 1 | 1 | 40 | |||
Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 20 | 20 | ||||
Midterms | 1 | 30 | 3 | 33 | |||
Final | 1 | 60 | 60 | ||||
Total Workload | 153 |