The aim of this course is to examine scientific research process (identifying a problem, data collection, data analysis and interpretation of results), to review major scientific research methods (experimental method, descriptive method et al.), and to provide students with knowledge of techniques such as finding right research question, hypothesis formation, conceptualization, assessment, data collection, data analysis, data evaluation / interpretation and report writing. In the course, the concept of ethics and ethical theory, research ethics and publication ethics, unethical behavior will be highlighted. The other aim of the course is to provide students with knowledge and awareness of the most common violations of research and publication ethics and their prevention methods, and what should be done if ethical violations identified in scientific publications.
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Contribution of the Course to Professional Development
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Learning Outcomes:
1
To understand the scientific research techniques;
2
To understand and to analyze the ethical aspects of certain situations related to science and technology;
3
To comprehend ethical theories,scientific research and publication ethics and all aspects of the concept of professional ethics;
4
To design and conduct a scientific research in accordance with ethical rules;
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Course Content:
Week
Theoretical
Practical
1
Scientific research and scientific research process
2
Scientific research methods (Qualitative Research)
3
Scientific research methods (Quantitative Research)
4
Measurement instruments used in scientific research
5
Data collection and analysis processes
6
Validity and reliability concepts
7
Identification of research problem and hypothesis
8
The concept of ethics and profession
9
Ethical theories
10
The concept and basic principles of research ethics
11
Unethical behavior and ethical violations during the research process
12
The concept and basic principles of publication ethics
13
Unethical behavior and ethics violations in the publication process
14
Evaluation and discussion of the legal reguations related to research and publication ethics
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Textbooks, References and/or Other Materials:
Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi: Kavramlar, İlkeler, Teknikler, 15. Baskı, Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, Ankara. Lawrence, N. (2010). Toplumsal Araştırma Yöntemleri, Nitel ve Nicel Yaklaşımlar (Çev.: S. Özge), Yayın Odası, İstanbul. Murray, R. (2014). Tez Nasıl Yazılır (Çev.: Ş. Çınkır), Anı Yayıncılık, Ankara. Seyitoğlu, H. (2003). Bilimsel Araştırma ve Yazma, Gizem Yayınları, İstanbul.
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Assesment
TERM LEARNING ACTIVITIES
NUMBER
PERCENT
Midterm Exam
0
0
Quiz
0
0
Homeworks, Performances
0
0
Final Exam
1
100
Total
1
100
Contribution of Term (Year) Learning Activities to Success Grade
0
Contribution of Final Exam to Success Grade
100
Total
100
Measurement and Evaluation Techniques Used in the Course
Information
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ECTS / WORK LOAD TABLE
Activites
NUMBER
TIME [Hour]
Total WorkLoad [Hour]
Theoretical
14
3
42
Practicals/Labs
0
0
0
Self Study and Preparation
14
3
42
Homeworks, Performances
0
0
0
Projects
0
0
0
Field Studies
0
0
0
Midtermexams
0
0
0
Others
0
0
0
Final Exams
1
36
36
Total WorkLoad
120
Total workload/ 30 hr
4
ECTS Credit of the Course
4
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CONTRIBUTION OF LEARNING OUTCOMES TO PROGRAMME QUALIFICATIONS
