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EHM2021Scientific Research Methods2+0+0ECTS:4
Year / SemesterFall Semester
Level of CourseFirst Cycle
Status Elective
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of ELECTRONICS and COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of DeliveryFace to face, Group study, Practical
Contact Hours14 weeks - 2 hours of lectures per week
LecturerDoç. Dr. Canan AKSOY
Co-Lecturer
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
To gain the knowledge and skills necessary for conducting a scientific research.
 
Learning OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
LO - 1 : Explain the basic concepts of scientific research.8,9,10,111,
LO - 2 : Explain scientific research methods and data collection tools. 8,9,10,111,
LO - 3 : Know how to analyze data.8,9,10,111,
LO - 4 : Explain the concepts of validity and reliability in scientific research.8,9,10,111,
LO - 5 : Prepare a scientific research report.8,9,10,111,
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), LO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Basic concepts of research, research methods, data collection tools, data analysis (qualitative-quantitative), citation, literature review, problem solving, validity and reliability in research, basic statistics, writing research report.
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Introduction to the course, research-science connection, scientific knowledge types
 Week 2Origins of research methods
 Week 3Methods used in researches and their classification
 Week 4Universe, sampling, sample, variable
 Week 5Experimental method, screening method
 Week 6Action research, case study
 Week 7Data collection techniques: survey, observation, interview, document analysis
 Week 8Validity, reliability, objectivity, generalizability; Ethical rules in scientific research
 Week 9Midterm
 Week 10Literature review, citation, reporting
 Week 11Critical review of a scientific article
 Week 12Presentation of homework
 Week 13Presentation of homework
 Week 14Presentation of homework
 Week 15Presentation of homework
 Week 16Final examination
 
Textbook / Material
1Büyüköztürk, Ş., Çakmak, E. K., Akgün, Ö. E., Karadeniz, Ş. ve Demirel, F. 2008; Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Pegem Akademi, Ankara
 
Recommended Reading
1Karasar, N. 1999; Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi, Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, 9. Basım, Ankara.
2Çepni, S. 2007; Araştırma ve Proje Çalışmalarına Giriş. Genişletilmiş 3. baskı, Celepler Matbaacılık, Trabzon.
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 1 30
Presentation 12 2 20
End-of-term exam 16 1 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 2 14 28
Sınıf dışı çalışma 2 1 2
Arasınav için hazırlık 2 3 6
Arasınav 1 1 1
Ödev 2 2 4
Proje 3 2 6
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 2 3 6
Dönem sonu sınavı 1 1 1
Diğer 1 3 2 6
Total work load60