Information Package / Course Catalogue
Qualitative Research Methods
Course Code: BÖT626
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: 5
Objectives of the Course

At the end of this course, students will be able to perform to design a scientific research in accordance with qualitative research methods , to execute, to conclude, to report and to present.

Course Content

Transformation of paradigm in the social sciences Comparison of quantitative and qualitative research methods Qualitative research designs: Ethnography, phenomenology, case studies, action research, grounded theory. Qualitative data collection techniques: interview, observation, document analysis Ethical measures Ways to ensure the reliability and validity Types of qualitative data analysis Examination journals and articles in qualitative research designs Research design, proposal preparation, implementation, reporting and presenting

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Ayşe YILMAZ
Learning Outcomes
1.Semantic knowledge of the basic concepts related qualitative research techniques
2.To be able to interpret change of research tradition in terms of positivism and post-positivist paradigms
3.To be able to explain the transformation of research tradition and change of scientific paradigm
4.To be able to comprehend the role and the importance of qualitative research in the tradition of scientific research
5.To be able to compare qualitative and quantitative research techniques based on specific criteria
6.To be able to explain the properties of qualitative research designs
7.To be able to discuss the role of researchers in the research process
8.To be able to understand principles and types of sample selection in qualitative research
9.To be able to understand the basic principles of qualitative research methods
10.To be able to sort ethical measures in a qualitative research
11.To be able to apply on qualitative research techniques in an appropriate sample
12.To be able to comprehend the ways to ensure the reliability and validity of the tools used qualitative research
13.To be able to analyze qualitative data
14.To be able to report a research implemented in qualitative design
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Campoy, R. (2005). Case Study Analysis in the Classroom, Sage Publications.
2.Flick, U. (2002). An Introduction to Qualitative Research, Cromwell Pres Limited.
3.Hatch, J. A. (2002). Doing Qualitative Research in Education Settings. State University of ew York Press.
4.Kümbetoğlu, B. (2005). Sosyolojide ve Antropolojide Niteliksel Yöntem ve Araştırma, Bağlam.
5.Maxwell, A. J. (1996). Qualitative Research Design, Sage Publications.
6.May, T. (2002). Qualitative Research in Action, Sage Publications.
7.Silverman, D. (1993). Interpreting Qualitative Data, Sage Publication.
8.Şimşek, H.; Yıldırım, A. (1999). Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Seçkin Yayıncılık.
9.Weinberg, D. (2002). Qualitative Research Methods, Blackwell Publications Ltd.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The difference between quantitative, mixed and qualitative research paradigms and the importance of qualitative research
Week 2 - Theoretical
Historical origins of the qualitative and quantitative research paradigm
Week 3 - Theoretical
Qualitative research approach: features, basic principles, role of the researcher
Week 4 - Theoretical
Qualitative research approach: generalization problem, validity and reliability methods
Week 5 - Theoretical
General research ethics and ethics in qualitative research
Week 6 - Theoretical
Ethnography and phenomenology
Week 7 - Theoretical
Grounded theory and case study
Week 8 - Theoretical
Preparation for qualitative fieldwork (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Interviewing as a technique: features, types, principles
Week 10 - Theoretical
Fieldwork: interview
Week 11 - Theoretical
Observation as a technique: features, types, principles
Week 12 - Theoretical
Fieldwork: observation
Week 13 - Theoretical
Technically document analysis: examples
Week 14 - Theoretical
Data analysis, reporting and presentation in qualitative research
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Assignment4028
Term Project20816
Studio Work2048
Individual Work140228
Midterm Examination1617
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)120
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