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Related Preparation |
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Introduction to the course and explanations on the syllabus. Basic considerations: What is science?, the nature of scientific statements, science and social science. |
Fişek, M. Hamit (1998). Elementary Methods of Research in the Social/Behavioral Sciences. Istanbul: Boğaziçi University Printhouse.
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| 2) |
The structure and organization of scientific statements. The generation of scientific knowledge |
Fişek, M. Hamit (1998). Elementary Methods of Research in the Social/Behavioral Sciences. Istanbul: Boğaziçi University Printhouse.
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| 3) |
A sample survey: the problem and the hypotheses, the statement of the problem, the operationalization and measurement of variables./ Comment on papers (focus: how to write a research report and present it)- 2 examples |
Fişek, M. Hamit (1998). Elementary Methods of Research in the Social/Behavioral Sciences. Istanbul: Boğaziçi University Printhouse.
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| 4) |
An analysis of written records: the problem and the hypotheses, the statement of the problem, the operationalization and measurement of variables./ Comment on papers (focus: how to write a research report and present it). |
Fişek, M. Hamit (1998). Elementary Methods of Research in the Social/Behavioral Sciences. Istanbul: Boğaziçi University Printhouse.
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| 5) |
Experiment: the problem and the hypotheses, the statement of the problem, the operationalization and measurement of variables./Comment on papers (focus: how to write a research report and present it). |
Fişek, M. Hamit (1998). Elementary Methods of Research in the Social/Behavioral Sciences. Istanbul: Boğaziçi University Printhouse.
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| 6) |
Observation: literature review (2 examples)
How to use computer application programs in order to write a paper (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and so on)
Basic experimental designs.
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Ders notları / Lecture notes |
| 7) |
How to use computer application programs in order to write a paper (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and so on)
Factorial designs.
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Ders notları / Lecture notes |
| 8) |
Midterm |
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| 9) |
How to use computer application programs in order to write a paper (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and so on)
Non-experimental designs.
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| 10) |
How to use computer application programs in order to write a paper (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and so on)
Fundamentals of sampling. Basic sampling techniques. The design of complex random samples.
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| 11) |
How to use computer application programs in order to write a paper (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and so on)
Fundamental concepts of measurement: Measurement scales.
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| 12) |
How to write a research report and present it
APA Style
Reliability. Validity.
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| 13) |
How to write a research report and present it
APA Style
Attitude measurement. Measurement of Behavior.
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| 14) |
EPILOGUE- How to write a research report and present it, APA Style, ethics in scientific research; general review and evaluation of the semester. |
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| 15) |
Final |
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| Course Notes / Textbooks: |
1) Blaxter, L., Hughes, C. ve Tight, M. (1996). How to Research. Buckingham: Open University Press.
2) Sekaran, U. (2003). Research Methods for Business: A Skill Building Approach. New York: Wiley and Sons.
3) Fişek, M. Hamit (1998). Elementary Methods of Research in the Social/Behavioral Sciences. Istanbul: Boğaziçi University Printhouse.
4) Gliner, J. A., Morgan, G. A. and Leech, N. L. (2015). Research Methods in Applied Settings: An Integrated Approach to Design and Analysis. London: Routledge.
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| References: |
Fişek, M. Hamit (1998). Elementary Methods of Research in the Social/Behavioral Sciences. Istanbul: Boğaziçi University Printhouse.
Gliner, J. A., Morgan, G. A. and Leech, N. L. (2015). Research Methods in Applied Settings: An Integrated Approach to Design and Analysis. London: Routledge. |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 1) |
Have the theoretical knowledge related to major sub areas of psychology. |
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| 2) |
Apply psychological concepts and theories in a variety of applied settings. |
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| 3) |
Define and explain the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human beings.
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| 4) |
Evaluate psychological evidence and assumptions in a scientific and critical way. |
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Collect and analyze psychological research data and interpret and report the findings in accordance to scientific publication rules. |
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| 6) |
Develop and utilize assessment and measurement tools for psychological phenomena. |
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| 7) |
Have the skills and abilities to follow innovations and developments in psyhology and other related sciences. |
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| 8) |
Have knowledge and skills to work effectively on individual or group basis. |
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| 9) |
Have knowledge and skills to communicate in a clear and effective manner in national and international settings. |
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Behave in accordance with professional code of conduct and ethics related to psychology. |
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Behave in an unprejudiced and equal way towards various identity groups such as age, gender, language, race, religion and social class in scientific and professional acitivities. |
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Have respect for universal values and human and animal rights. |
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| 13) |
Use a foreign language at least B1 level of European Language Portfolio. |
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| 14) |
Use computer softwares as well as information and communication technologies at least Basic level of European Computer Driving Licence. |
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