GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
RESEARCH DESIGN/İST-328
Course Title: RESEARCH DESIGN
Credits 3 ECTS 5
Semester 6 Compulsory/Elective Elective
COURSE INFO
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
  Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yaprak Arzu ÖZDEMİR, Assoc. Prof. Dr.Bülent ÇELİK
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/yaprak, http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/bucelik
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  yaprak@gazi.edu.tr, bucelik@gazi.edu.tr
 -- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT
To learn the basic features of scientific research
Ability of literature review
To determinate the research problem depends on research subject
To prepare a research proposal
Ability of determining the method of collecting data
Ability of analysing the data, interpretingreport them.
 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
 -- PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES
  There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.
 -- RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTS
  There is no recommended optional programme component for this course.
 --COURSE CONTENT
1. Week  The main features of science and scientific research
2. Week  Types and methods of research
3. Week  Quantitative research methods
4. Week  Qualitative research methods
5. Week  The stages of research, identify issues and problems in research
6. Week  Lliterature research methods
7. Week  Determining hypothesis, identifying variables
8. Week  Definitions of variables
9. Week  Midterm examination
10. Week  Identification of sampling design
11. Week  Data collection methods
12. Week  Scaling, validity and reliability of measurement tools
13. Week  Data processing, analysis and interpretation
14. Week  Scientific ethics
15. Week  Preparation of research reports
16. Week  Final Exam
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  Arıkan R., 2005 Araştırma Teknikleri ve Rapor Hazırlama, Ankara. Yıldırım A., Şimşek H., 2006, Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Ankara. Tavşancıl E., 2006, Tutumların Ölçülmesi ve SPSS ile veri Analizi, Ankara.
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
  Expression, answer-questions, presentation
 -- WORK PLACEMENT(S)
  No
 -- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Percentage
 Mid-terms
1
30
 Assignment
0
0
 Exercises
0
0
 Projects
1
10
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade  
40
 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade  
60
 -- WORKLOAD
 Efficiency  Total Week Count  Weekly Duration (in hour)  Total Workload in Semester
 Theoretical Study Hours of Course Per Week
14
3
42
 Practising Hours of Course Per Week
0
 Reading
3
0
 Searching in Internet and Library
0
 Designing and Applying Materials
0
 Preparing Reports
0
 Preparing Presentation
0
 Presentation
5
8
40
 Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term
1
7
7
 Final and Studying for Final
1
10
10
 Other
4
4
16
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
115
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
4.6
 ECTS: 
5
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
11. The statistical textbooks which include latest information about statistics, equipment and other resources supported by scientific approach on undergraduate level have theoretical and practical knowledge.X
22. Statisticians by using knowledge and skills acquired at bachelor degree level model, analyze, and interpret datasets.X
33. Statisticians identify and analyze the problems with current developments in statistic and also develop solutions based upon researches and proofs.X
44. Statisticians apply theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in Statistics at bachelor degree level to the current problems.X
55. Statisticians have the ability to use computer software and computing technology at the certain level required by statistics field.X
66. Statisticians take responsibility at disciplinary and interdisciplinary studies as an individual or a team member.X
77. Statisticians must have knowledge and ability to follow development in the field of Statistics, and must develop life long-learning attitudes.X
88. By using a foreign language, statistician can keep track of every statistical information, and communicate with colleagues.X
99. Applying the statistical knowledge in the professional sense, statistician has social, scientific, and ethical values.X
1010. A statistician must have the ability to social sensitivity and socialization.X
1111. During the process of inference, a statistician uses time efficiently with the analytical thinking ability.X