GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
RESEARCH METHODS/FZT-2100
Course Title: RESEARCH METHODS
Credits 2 ECTS 5
Course Semester 2 Type of The Course Elective
COURSE INFORMATION
 -- (CATALOG CONTENT)
 -- (TEXTBOOK)
 -- (SUPPLEMENTARY TEXTBOOK)
 -- (PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES)
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- COURSE OBJECTIVES
 -- COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Able to define methods and kinds of scientific research
Able to define topic of scientific research and perform references search
Able to prepare research plan
Able to know sampling methods
Able to prepare a questionnaire
Able to determine a hypothesis
Able to write a research project
Able to identify ethical issues
 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is face to face
 --WEEKLY SCHEDULE
1. Week  Scientific research types and methods
2. Week  Identifying scientific research issues, literature searching
3. Week  Identification of the research problem, form hypothesis
4. Week  Examination of the research plan and methods
5. Week  Sampling methods
6. Week  Identification of universe and sample, determination of sample size, power analysis
7. Week  Preparation of the questionnaire
8. Week  Midterm exam
9. Week  Determination of dependent and independent variables
10. Week  Determination of hypothesis
11. Week  Data summarizing techniques
12. Week  Preparing the presentation of scientific researches
13. Week  The process of writing research project
14. Week  The process of writing research project
15. Week  Ethical issues in research
16. Week  Final exam
 -- TEACHING and LEARNING METHODS
 -- ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Total Weighting (%)
 Midterm Exams
1
0
 Assignment
1
0
 Application
1
0
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Percent of In-term Studies  
60
 Percentage of Final Exam to Total Score  
40
 -- WORKLOAD
 Activity  Total Number of Weeks  Duration (weekly hour)  Total Period Work Load
 Weekly Theoretical Course Hours
14
2
28
 Weekly Tutorial Hours
0
 Reading Tasks
0
 Searching in Internet and Library
14
3
42
 Material Design and Implementation
10
2
20
 Report Preparing
2
2
4
 Preparing a Presentation
0
 Presentation
0
 Midterm Exam and Preperation for Midterm Exam
2
6
12
 Final Exam and Preperation for Final Exam
2
10
20
 Other (should be emphasized)
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
126
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
5.04
 Course Credit (ECTS): 
5
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Has the conceptual and clinical knowledge on basic level measurement, evaluation and treatment techniques specific to physiotherapy and rehabilitation.X
2It performs its applications within the framework of ethical rules by following the laws, regulations and legislation in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
3Critically evaluates the knowledge acquired in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation by integrating the knowledge gained from different disciplines.X
4Uses the knowledge gained in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation in problem solving and clinical decision making and makes teamwork.
5Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of information technology, technical equipment, devices and instruments to solve problems in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.X
6Conducts independent researches in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation considering ethical values and transfers their responsibilities to group work.
7Plans an experimental, clinical or descriptive study related to the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, uses and reports evidence-based scientific research methods, new applications and statistical analysis methods.
8Presents his / her studies in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation in a scientific meeting written and / or orally and publishes in a national and international peer-reviewed journal.
9Continues lifelong learning and deepens her knowledge by following national / international developments in printed publications, technological tools and databases.
10It contributes to public health and health policies and raises awareness of individuals, families and society about education, preventive and rehabilitative approaches.X
11Communicate effectively in the field of professional and academic studies in oral and written international level by using at least one foreign language in the European language portfolio (B2 level of European Language Portfolio).
12Directs social relations in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, can examine different norms from a critical point of view.X
13Follows the current developments in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation considering national values and contributes to national and international health policy studies.X
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
   (Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bülent ÇELİK)
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
   (https://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/bucelik)
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
   (bucelik@gazi.edu.tr)