The aim of this course is to introduce research methods in education, problem determination in research process, selection of appropriate research model, determination of universe and sample, data collection and data analysis, interpreting the results of the analysis, reporting the results of the research and to have the knowledge and skills to follow the research principles and ethics.

Basic concepts and principles of research methods; research process (recognizing the problem, determining the problem and the sample, data collection and analysis, interpreting the results); general characteristics of data collection tools; analysis and evaluation of data; access to articles, theses and databases; research models and types; basic paradigms in scientific research; quantitative and qualitative research patterns; sampling in qualitative research, data collection, analysis of data; validity and safety in qualitative research; examining, evaluating and presenting articles or theses; preparing a research report in accordance with the principles and ethics of research; action in action.