Information Package / Course Catalogue
Educational Research Methods
Course Code: İSÖ535
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

Gaining knowledge and skills on how all stages of the scientific research process can be carried out in line with the principles of scientific research. To be able to understand quantitative research methods in detail To be able to gain scientific attitude and develop behavior

Course Content

* Relationship between Science and Philosophy * Scientific Methods * Research and Research Models. * Processes and stages of research * Research Models * Universe- Sample * Data and Types of Data * Methods of Analayzing Data * Writing reports and APA standards

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Cumali ÖKSÜZ
Learning Outcomes
1.Students will be able to get the information about semantics of basic term concepts related to Scientific reasearch methods.
2.Students will know the features of scientific information.
3.Students will be eager to apply the stages of scientific method.
4.Students will be able to review the related literature and write report about it.
5.Students will know the research models, patterns and features.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Balcı, A. (2021)., Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntem Teknik ve İlkeler, Ankara: Pegem Akademi,
2.Barzun, Jacques and Henri F. Graff. (2001). Modern Araştırmacı.
3.Bogdan, R.C. and S.K. Biklen. (1992). Qualitative Research for Education. USA : Allyn and Bacon Bordens,
4.Kenneth S. And Bruce B. Abbott. (2002). Research Design and Methods. USA : McGraw Hill.
5.Büyüköztürk, Şener. (2001). Deneysel Desenler: Öntest-Sontest Kontrol Grubu Desen ve Veri Analizi. Ankara : PegemA Yayıncılık
6.Büyüköztürk, Şener. (2003). Sosyal Bilimler İçin Veri Analizi El Kitabı. Ankara : PegemA Yayıncılık.
7.Creswell, John W. (2003). Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods Approaches. USA : Sage Pub. Day,
8.Robert A. (1996). Bilimsel Bir Makale Nasıl Yazılır ve Yayımlanır? Ankara : TÜBİTAK yayınları.
9.Ekiz, Durmuş. (2003). Eğitimde Araştırma Yöntem ve Metodlarına Giriş. Ankara : Anı Yayıncılık..
10.Fraenkel, Jack R. And Norman E. Wallen. (1996). How to Design, and Evaluate Research in Education. USA : Mc Graw Hill, Inc.
11.Gökçe, Birsen. (1999). Toplumsal Bilimlerde Araştırma. Ankara : Savaş yayınevi.
12.Hall, George M. (1998). Bilimsel Makale Yazımı. Çev: Hasan Doğruyol. Ankara : Nobel Yayıncılık.
13.Judd, Charles M., Eliot R. Smith and Louise H. Kidder. (1991). Research Methods in Social Relations. Sixth Edition. USA: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich Inc.
14.Kaptan, Saim. (1995). Bilimsel Araştırma ve İstatistik Metotları. Ankara.
15.Karasar, N. (2020). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi: Kavramlar İlkeler Teknikler, Ankara: Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.
16.Büyüköztürk, Ş., Çakmak, E.K., Akgün, Ö.E., Karadeniz, Ş.,Demirel F. (2019). Bilimsel araştırma yöntemleri, Ankara: Pegem Akademi
17.Sönmez, V., Alacapınar Füsun G. (2019) Örneklendirilmiş Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Planning the lesson Preliminary reviews to be processed Scientific Method
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Balcı, Ali. (2001). Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma. Ankara : PegemA Yayıncılık.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Fundamentals of Scientific Research o Research o Quantitative Studies o Qualitative Studies o Types of Research by Levels
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Balcı, Ali. (2001). Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma. Ankara : PegemA Yayıncılık.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Ethic
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Balcı, Ali. (2001). Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma. Ankara : PegemA Yayıncılık.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Diagnosing the Problem o Research Problem o Literature Review
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Büyüköztürk, Şener. (2003). Sosyal Bilimler İçin Veri Analizi El Kitabı. Ankara : PegemA Yayıncılık.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Diagnosing the Problem o Variables o Hypothesis o Purpose o Importance o Limitations o Definitions
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Büyüköztürk, Şener. (2003). Sosyal Bilimler İçin Veri Analizi El Kitabı. Ankara : PegemA Yayıncılık.
Week 6 - Theoretical
Sampling Methods o Basic Concepts o Sampling Methods and Classification o Random Sampling Methods
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Büyüköztürk, Şener. (2003). Sosyal Bilimler İçin Veri Analizi El Kitabı. Ankara : PegemA Yayıncılık.
Week 7 - Theoretical
Sampling Methods o Non-random Sampling Methods o Sample Size
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Data Collection o Measuring o Reliability o Validity o Item Analysis (Midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Data Collection o Survey o Observation o Interview
Week 10 - Theoretical
Quantitative Studies o Experimental Patterns o Single Subject Research
Week 11 - Theoretical
Quantitative Studies o Correlational Studies o Screening Studies o Causal Comparison Studies
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Büyüköztürk, Şener. (2003). Sosyal Bilimler İçin Veri Analizi El Kitabı. Ankara : PegemA Yayıncılık.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Qualitative Studies
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Büyüköztürk, Şener. (2003). Sosyal Bilimler İçin Veri Analizi El Kitabı. Ankara : PegemA Yayıncılık.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Reporting
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Büyüköztürk, Şener. (2003). Sosyal Bilimler İçin Veri Analizi El Kitabı. Ankara : PegemA Yayıncılık.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Reporting
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%30
Assignment5%20
Term Assignment2%30
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Assignment53330
Term Project23312
Reading140114
Midterm Examination110212
Final Examination112214
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)124
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
OÇ-1
5
4
5
3
OÇ-2
4
3
3
5
OÇ-3
5
5
5
4
OÇ-4
5
5
3
1
3
5
5
OÇ-5
5
2
3
1
4
2
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026