Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Course Code | : REKR546 |
| Course Type | : Area Elective |
| Couse Group | : Second Cycle (Master's Degree) |
| Education Language | : Turkish |
| Work Placement | : N/A |
| Theory | : 3 |
| Prt. | : 0 |
| Credit | : 3 |
| Lab | : 0 |
| ECTS | : 6 |
The aim of this course is to enable students to comprehend the theoretical foundations of qualitative research methods and to gain practical skills in collecting, organizing, coding, analyzing, and interpreting qualitative data through computer-assisted analysis software. Within the scope of the course, students are expected to develop competencies in analyzing qualitative data sources such as interviews, observations, and documents in accordance with scientific research principles, generating themes, reporting findings, and evaluating validity and reliability processes in qualitative research.
This course covers the fundamental concepts of qualitative research methods, research designs, data collection techniques, and ethical principles. The course focuses on the practical coding, categorization, theme generation, and interpretation of qualitative data obtained through interviews, observations, and document analysis by using computer-assisted qualitative data analysis software. In addition, content analysis, descriptive analysis, validity and reliability procedures, and the reporting of research findings are discussed.
| 1. | Explains the fundamental concepts, research designs, and ethical principles of qualitative research methods. |
| 2. | Applies qualitative data collection techniques such as interviews, observations, and document analysis appropriately within the research process. |
| 3. | Uses computer-assisted qualitative data analysis software to code data, categorize findings, and develop themes. |
| 4. | Interprets and evaluates findings by using content analysis and descriptive analysis methods in qualitative research. |
| 5. | Presents qualitative research findings in written and oral forms in accordance with scientific reporting principles. |
| 1. | Yıldırım, A., & Simsek, H. (1999). Sosyal bilimlerde nitel araştırma yöntemleri (11 baski: 1999-2018). |
| 2. | Creswell, J. W., & Poth, C. N. (2016). Qualitative inquiry and research design: Choosing among five approaches. Sage publications. |
| 3. | Patton, M. Q. (2014). Qualitative research & evaluation methods: Integrating theory and practice. Sage publications. |
| 4. | Creswell, J. W., & Creswell, J. D. (2017). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches. Sage publications. |
| 5. | Baltacı, A. (2019). Nitel araştırma süreci: Nitel bir araştırma nasıl yapılır?. Ahi Evran Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi, 5(2), 368-388. |
| Type of Assessment | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Midterm Examination | 1 | %40 |
| Final Examination | 1 | %60 |
| Activities | Count | Preparation | Time | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture - Theory | 6 | 2 | 3 | 30 |
| Assignment | 4 | 4 | 4 | 32 |
| Project | 4 | 4 | 4 | 32 |
| Reading | 4 | 4 | 4 | 32 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 10 | 5 | 15 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 10 | 5 | 15 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) | 156 | |||
PÇ-1 | PÇ-2 | PÇ-3 | PÇ-4 | PÇ-5 | |
OÇ-1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
OÇ-2 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
OÇ-3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
OÇ-4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
OÇ-5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 |