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

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code:

1311211011

Ders İsmi:

Research Methods

Ders Yarıyılı:

Fall

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
2	2	3	7

Language of instruction:

Ders Koşulu:

Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:

Type of course:

Necessary

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.Üyesi Fatma GÖRAL

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi Fatma GÖRAL

Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives:	Students will acquire a relatively sophisticated understanding of research methods used by psychologists.
Course Content:	This is a two-part course. Fall semester topics will include: overview of the scientific method; case history method; sampling and testing issues; correlational research; experimental research; quasi-experimental designs; archival research; longitudinal studies; twin studies; adoption studies; the structure of research reports and conference presentations; and ethical issues.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) To be able to know the perspectives of natural and social sciences
2) To be able to learn the differences between quantitative and qualitative approaches
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) To be able to write hypotheses and determines the appropriate research design in terms of research aims
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) To be able to assess the main effect and interaction effects on matrixes and graphics
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) To be able to learn the ethic codes of scientific research

Ders Akış Planı

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Course overview	Slides Lecture notes
2)	Overview of the scientific method: Case history method	Slides Lecture Notes
3)	Case history method	Slides Lecture notes
4)	Correlational research	Slides Lecture notes
5)	Correlational research	Slides Lecture notes
6)	Experimental research	Slides Lecture notes
7)	Experimental research: Ethical issues (part 1)	Slides Lecture notes
8)	FINAL EXAM
9)	Archival research: Longitudinal studies	Slides Lecture notes
10)	Quasi-experimental designs	Slides Lecture notes
11)	Quasi-experimental designs: Single subject ABAB design	Slides Lecture notes
12)	Twin and adoption studies	Slides Lecture notes
13)	Twin and adoption studies: Structure of research reports and conference presentations	Slides Lecture notes
14)	Sampling and testing issues: Ethical issues (part 2)	Slides Lecture notes
15)	FINAL EXAM
16)	FINAL EXAM

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Dersi veren eğitmen tarafından ayrıntılı ders notları verilecektir. Dersi veren eğitmen her dersten önce PowerPoint sunumlarını iletecektir.
References:	The instructor will distribute detailed outlines. The instructor will forward PowerPoint presentations prior to each lecture.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Knows the basic concepts and subfields of the science of psychology. Uses the knowledge based on theoretical practice in the field of study.
2) Knows the basic research methods of the science of psychology, applies and interprets the data obtained.
3) Our graduates are aware of their competence and competencies in their studies in the field.
4) Our graduates continue their professional development by constantly following local and universal developments that will contribute to their professional life.
5) Our graduates contribute to their field by having effective communication and problem solving skills.
6) Our graduates know the ethical values of psychology science and respect differences.
7) Our graduates know the social and universal effects of the field of study and its legal consequences.
8) Our graduates are knowledgeable about other fields related to psychology. Uses this knowledge in collaborative work.
9) Follows the English literature and basic resources in the field of psychology.

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Knows the basic concepts and subfields of the science of psychology. Uses the knowledge based on theoretical practice in the field of study.	5
2)	Knows the basic research methods of the science of psychology, applies and interprets the data obtained.	5
3)	Our graduates are aware of their competence and competencies in their studies in the field.	5
4)	Our graduates continue their professional development by constantly following local and universal developments that will contribute to their professional life.
5)	Our graduates contribute to their field by having effective communication and problem solving skills.	5
6)	Our graduates know the ethical values of psychology science and respect differences.	5
7)	Our graduates know the social and universal effects of the field of study and its legal consequences.	5
8)	Our graduates are knowledgeable about other fields related to psychology. Uses this knowledge in collaborative work.
9)	Follows the English literature and basic resources in the field of psychology.	5

Öğrenme Etkinliği ve Öğretme Yöntemleri

Course

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama)

Assessment & Grading

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

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	12	168
Midterms	1	3	3
Final	1	4	4
Total Workload			217