It is aimed to gain knowledge about the stages of the scientific research process, ethical principles, research models, sampling methods, data collection methods, research planning, using appropriate measurement tools in researches, interpreting data collected in researches and giving reporting skills.

The course will focus on basic concepts related to scientific research, classification of scientific researches, steps of research process, determination of research method, collection of data, analysis, writing of research report, examination of researches in child development field and research planning in child development field.