Course Detail
Course Description
Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
---|
RESEARCH METHODS in PSYCHOLOGY | PSY2151270 | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
Prerequisites Courses | |
Recommended Elective Courses | |
Language of Course | English |
Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
Course Type | Required |
Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Gökhan MALKOÇ |
Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Gökhan MALKOÇ |
Assistant(s) | |
Aim | This course presents a reader-friendly introduction to the basic principles of scientific methods of research. This course focuses on a specific step in the research process, providing perspectives in experimental research as well as non-experimental approaches such as ex-post facto research, correlational research, and survey research. Briefly, the aim of the course is to provide students a familiarity with and understanding of various research methods in the behavioral sciences and mathematical procedures applied to these methods. |
Course Content | This course contains; Scientific method,Psychology and ethics,Research methods 1 (Genel tanım),Research methods 2,Qualitative - quantative research,Survey,Survey 2,Experimental methods 1: What are them?,Experimental methods 2: How to report them?,Reliability - validity,Statistical concepts,Descriptive statistics,Inferential statistics,Review. |
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
1. Describe the scientific approach to the study of psychological phenomena. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | A |
2. Apply the ethical principles that govern research in psychology. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | A |
3. Experience to conduct a literature search using peer-reviewed sources. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | A |
4. Acquire the key concepts in research design including operational definitions, variables, reliability, validity, and sampling procedures. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | A |
5. Explain the strengths and limitations of research designs used in psychology. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | A |
6. Draw valid conclusions from empirical evidence with an awareness of the limits of various research methods. | 10, 14, 16, 6, 9 | A |
7. To be familiar with APA style. | 10, 13, 14, 16, 2, 6, 9 | A, E |
8. Get familiar with the basic concepts of the statistics that is used in psychology. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | A |
Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 2: Project Based Learning Model, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
---|
1 | Scientific method | Research Methods in Psychology - Part 1 |
2 | Psychology and ethics | Research Methods in Psychology - Part 1 |
3 | Research methods 1 (Genel tanım) | |
4 | Research methods 2 | |
5 | Qualitative - quantative research | Research Methods in Psychology - Part 2 |
6 | Survey | Research Methods in Psychology - Part 2 |
7 | Survey 2 | |
8 | Experimental methods 1: What are them? | How to Design and Report Experiments - Part 1 |
9 | Experimental methods 2: How to report them? | How to Design and Report Experiments - Part 3 |
10 | Reliability - validity | |
11 | Statistical concepts | How to Design and Report Experiments - Part 2 |
12 | Descriptive statistics | How to Design and Report Experiments - Part 2 |
13 | Inferential statistics | How to Design and Report Experiments - Part 2 |
14 | Review | |
Resources |
How to Design and Report Experiments by Andy Field; Statistics Without Maths for Psychology by Christine P. Dancey and John Reidy; Research Methods in Psychology
by John J Shaughnessy , Eugene B Zechmeister and Jeanne S Zechmeister
|
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications |
No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
1 | Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields. | | | | | X |
2 | Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge. | | X | | | |
3 | Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge. | | | | X | |
4 | Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication. | | | | | X |
5 | Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field. | | | X | | |
6 | Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides. | | | | X | |
7 | They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field. | X | | | | |
8 | Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language. | | | | | |
9 | They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings. | | | | | |
10 | Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments. | | | | | |
11 | Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms. | | | | | |
12 | Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools. | | | X | | |
13 | Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice. | | | | | |
14 | They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results. | | | X | | |
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation |
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | | 40 |
Rate of Final Exam to Success | | 60 |
Total | | 100 |
ECTS / Workload Table |
Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) |
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 3 | 8 | 24 |
Term Project | 1 | 40 | 40 |
Presentation of Project / Seminar | 1 | 4 | 4 |
Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Midterm Exam | 1 | 25 | 25 |
General Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total Workload(Hour) | 165 |
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(165/30) | 6 |
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. |
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
---|
RESEARCH METHODS in PSYCHOLOGY | PSY2151270 | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
Prerequisites Courses | |
Recommended Elective Courses | |
Language of Course | English |
Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
Course Type | Required |
Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Gökhan MALKOÇ |
Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Gökhan MALKOÇ |
Assistant(s) | |
Aim | This course presents a reader-friendly introduction to the basic principles of scientific methods of research. This course focuses on a specific step in the research process, providing perspectives in experimental research as well as non-experimental approaches such as ex-post facto research, correlational research, and survey research. Briefly, the aim of the course is to provide students a familiarity with and understanding of various research methods in the behavioral sciences and mathematical procedures applied to these methods. |
Course Content | This course contains; Scientific method,Psychology and ethics,Research methods 1 (Genel tanım),Research methods 2,Qualitative - quantative research,Survey,Survey 2,Experimental methods 1: What are them?,Experimental methods 2: How to report them?,Reliability - validity,Statistical concepts,Descriptive statistics,Inferential statistics,Review. |
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
1. Describe the scientific approach to the study of psychological phenomena. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | A |
2. Apply the ethical principles that govern research in psychology. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | A |
3. Experience to conduct a literature search using peer-reviewed sources. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | A |
4. Acquire the key concepts in research design including operational definitions, variables, reliability, validity, and sampling procedures. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | A |
5. Explain the strengths and limitations of research designs used in psychology. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | A |
6. Draw valid conclusions from empirical evidence with an awareness of the limits of various research methods. | 10, 14, 16, 6, 9 | A |
7. To be familiar with APA style. | 10, 13, 14, 16, 2, 6, 9 | A, E |
8. Get familiar with the basic concepts of the statistics that is used in psychology. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | A |
Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 2: Project Based Learning Model, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
---|
1 | Scientific method | Research Methods in Psychology - Part 1 |
2 | Psychology and ethics | Research Methods in Psychology - Part 1 |
3 | Research methods 1 (Genel tanım) | |
4 | Research methods 2 | |
5 | Qualitative - quantative research | Research Methods in Psychology - Part 2 |
6 | Survey | Research Methods in Psychology - Part 2 |
7 | Survey 2 | |
8 | Experimental methods 1: What are them? | How to Design and Report Experiments - Part 1 |
9 | Experimental methods 2: How to report them? | How to Design and Report Experiments - Part 3 |
10 | Reliability - validity | |
11 | Statistical concepts | How to Design and Report Experiments - Part 2 |
12 | Descriptive statistics | How to Design and Report Experiments - Part 2 |
13 | Inferential statistics | How to Design and Report Experiments - Part 2 |
14 | Review | |
Resources |
How to Design and Report Experiments by Andy Field; Statistics Without Maths for Psychology by Christine P. Dancey and John Reidy; Research Methods in Psychology
by John J Shaughnessy , Eugene B Zechmeister and Jeanne S Zechmeister
|
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications |
No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
1 | Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields. | | | | | X |
2 | Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge. | | X | | | |
3 | Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge. | | | | X | |
4 | Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication. | | | | | X |
5 | Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field. | | | X | | |
6 | Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides. | | | | X | |
7 | They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field. | X | | | | |
8 | Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language. | | | | | |
9 | They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings. | | | | | |
10 | Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments. | | | | | |
11 | Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms. | | | | | |
12 | Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools. | | | X | | |
13 | Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice. | | | | | |
14 | They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results. | | | X | | |
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation |
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | | 40 |
Rate of Final Exam to Success | | 60 |
Total | | 100 |
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