Information Package / Course Catalogue
Research Methods and Techniques in Child Development
Course Code: ÇGEL546
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: 7
Objectives of the Course

Öğrencinin, bilimsel araştırma sürecinin aşamaları, etik ilkeleri, araştırma modelleri, örnekleme yöntemleri, veri toplama yöntemleri hakkında bilgi sahibi olması, araştırma planlayabilmesi, planladığı araştırmalarda uygun ölçme araçlarını kullanabilmesi, araştırmalarında topladığı verileri yorumlayabilme ve raporlaştırma becerisi kazanması amaçlanmaktadır.

Course Content

The basis of scientific research, ethical rules in child development and education researches, stages of research process, classification of researches / models, definition of problem, sampling methods, data collection methods, definition of measurement, qualifications required in measurement tools, measurement process, interpretation and reporting of data and reporting .

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the fundamental concepts of scientific research and research models.
2.Defines a research problem, develops hypotheses, and selects appropriate sampling methods.
3.. Applies data collection methods and measurement instruments appropriate to the research purpose.
4.Analyzes, interprets, and evaluates research data and findings.
5.Prepares scientific reports in accordance with research ethics principles and applies reporting standards.
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Bilimsel Araştırmanın Temelleri
Week 2 - Theoretical
Ethics in Child Development and Education Research
Week 3 - Theoretical
Steps of Research Process
Week 4 - Theoretical
Research Models
Week 5 - Theoretical
Identifying the Problem
Week 6 - Theoretical
Sampling Methods
Week 7 - Theoretical
Sampling Methods
Week 8 - Theoretical
Data Collection Methods (Midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Veri Toplama Yöntemleri
Week 10 - Theoretical
Definition of measurement, qualifications sought in measuring instruments, measurement process
Week 11 - Theoretical
Processing, analysis and interpretation of data
Week 12 - Theoretical
Processing, analysis and interpretation of data
Week 13 - Theoretical
Reporting, STROBE
Week 14 - Theoretical
Project presentation
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment2%25
Term Assignment1%25
Final Examination1%50
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143498
Assignment210224
Term Project115217
Final Examination135237
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)176
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-3
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PÇ-5
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PÇ-9
PÇ-10
OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-3
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026