Information Package / Course Catalogue
Meta Analysis and Meta Synthesis in Educational Research
Course Code: EPÖ642
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

In the process of scientific research, it is aimed to be able to make meta-analysis or meta-synthesis by classifying the published educational researches for purpose.

Course Content

Meta, meta-synthesis, meta-analysis, systematic analysis, systematic evaluation, meta-evaluation and comprehend the relationship and the differences between the concepts of compilation. To understand the purpose of the meta-analysis / meta-synthesis studies and to know how the stages of the research process took place Determining the meta-analysis model, creating a hypothesis / research question, knowing what statistics should be used. To limit the meta-synthesis studies and to interpret and evaluate the qualitative findings, to present similar and different aspects and to make new inferences.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Knows the concepts related to the field.
2.Plans the meta-analysis process, selects and applies appropriate statistical analysis programs.
3.Methodically analyzes the meta-analysis study and presents it as a scientific report.
4.Plans the synthesis of methane and makes selection of suitable works.
5.Uses the appropriate analysis method to be used for meta-synthesis study.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Kaptan, S. (2000). Bilimsel Araştırma Ve İstatistik Teknikleri, Ankara.
2.Meriam, S. B. (1990). Case study research in education, San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
3.Strauss, A. L. & Corbin, J. (1990). Basics of qualitative research: grounded theory procedures and techniques, Newbury Park, CA: Sage.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Objectives, planned expectations and outcomes of the course
Week 2 - Theoretical
What is scientific research? A menu in research: Definitions and roles
Week 3 - Theoretical
What are the concepts based on the field? Relationships and differences between concepts.
Week 4 - Theoretical
How is the scientific research process planned? Meta analysis or meta-synthesis?
Week 5 - Theoretical
How is the meta-analysis process?
Week 6 - Theoretical
What is the process of meta synthesis?
Week 7 - Theoretical
Deciding the subjects and publications to be included in the process of meta-analysis or meta-synthesis.
Week 8 - Theoretical
Araştırma sürecine dahil edilen çalışmaları inceleme ve seçme/sınırlandırma.
Week 9 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm
Week 10 - Theoretical
Planning the research process.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Araştırma sürecine dahil edilen çalışmalar için kullanılacak olan analiz ya da sentez yöntemine karar vererek uygulama.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Review the process of analysis of the study.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Organizing the study as a scientific report.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Reviewing the report and providing feedback.
Week 15 - Theoretical
Evaluation of the term
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Lecture - Practice142256
Midterm Examination1527
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
4
OÇ-2
5
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4
4
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5
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4
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4
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4
5
4
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5
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4
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4
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4
4
4
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5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026