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

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: UNI094
Course Name: Research Methods
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator: Öğr. Gör. AYLİN KERİME BİBERCİ
Course Lecturer(s): HİLAL ÇAKAR
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: In the context of the importance of scientific method in the modern world, providing the necessary information about the stages and types of scientific research, making it easier to make sense of scientific writings in terms of linguistic, formal and contextual, and to enable them to solve problems or make researches and report related to the field of study.
Course Content: Definition of Science, Basic Concepts, Qualitative and Quantitative Data Collecting Methods, Research Process, Measuring and Scaling, Sampling, Data Analysis, Research Proposal, Ethic.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) 1. Define the concepts of scientific research
2) 2. List the stages of scientific research.
3) 3. Identify appropriate research methods and techniques for specific issues or problems
4) 4. Develops comments and suggestions in the context of the findings of the research
5) 5. Reports his research with the steps of scientific method and general pass writing rules

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) What is Science? -
2) Bilimsel Araştırmalar ile ilgili Temel Kavramlar -
3) Research Process and Data Collection -
4) Data collection techniques-Quantitative -
5) Data collection techniques-Qualitative -
6) Measuring and Scaling -
7) Sampling -
8) MIDTERM EXAM -
9) Reliability and validity concepts -
10) Quantitative Data Analysis -
11) Qualitative Data Analysis -
12) Research Proposal, Literature Review -
13) Preparation of research report -
14) Ethical principles in scientific research -

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Bulunmamaktadır.
References: Creswell. J.W. (2016). Araştırma Deseni. Çeviri: Selçuk Beşir Demir.
Kurtuluş, K. (2010). Araştırma Yöntemleri. Türkmen Kitapevi.
Kıncal, R.Y. (2015). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri. Nobel Akademik
Yayıncılık.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and software engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex software engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design, implement, verify, validate, measure and maintain a complex software system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in software engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or software engineering research topics.
6) Ability to work effectively within and multidisciplinary teams; individual study skills.
7) Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously.
9) To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; information on the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Knowledge of the effects of software engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in software engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of software engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and software engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex software engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design, implement, verify, validate, measure and maintain a complex software system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in software engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or software engineering research topics.
6) Ability to work effectively within and multidisciplinary teams; individual study skills.
7) Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously.
9) To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; information on the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Knowledge of the effects of software engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in software engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of software engineering solutions.

Assessment & Grading

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

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Study Hours Out of Class 13 13
Midterms 4 31
Final 4 31
Total Workload 117