Course Detail
Course Description
Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
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RESEARCH METHODS in PSYCHOLOGY | PSK2122920 | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
Prerequisites Courses | |
Recommended Elective Courses | |
Language of Course | Turkish |
Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
Course Type | Required |
Course Coordinator | Lect. Fatma GİRGİN KARDEŞ |
Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect. Fatma GİRGİN KARDEŞ, Assoc.Prof. Erol YILDIRIM |
Assistant(s) | Research Method's PPT's; Lecture Notes |
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; Introduction and The Science of Psychology The Scientific Method,Ethical Issues in the Conduct of Psychological Research,Descriptive Methods: Observation,Descriptive Methods: Survey Research,Experimental Methods: Independent Groups Designs,Experimental Methods: Repeated Measures Designs,Experimental Methods: Complex Designs,Applied Research: Single-Case Research Design,Applied Research: Quasi-Experimental Designs and Program Evaluation,Analyzing and Reporting Research: Data Analysis and Interpretation: Describing Data, Confidence Interval, and Correlations,Analyzing and Reporting Research: Test of statistical Significance and Analysis Story-I,Analyzing and Reporting Research: Test of statistical Significance and Analysis Story-II,Communication in Psychology-I,Communication in Psychology-II. |
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| | |
To describe the scientific approach to the study of psychological phenomena. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | A |
To apply the ethical principles that govern research in psychology. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | A |
To conduct a literature search using peer-reviewed sources. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | A |
To understand the key concepts in research design including operational definitions, variables, reliability, validity, and sampling procedures. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | A |
To explain the strengths and limitations of research designs used in psychology. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | A |
To draw valid conclusions from empirical evidence with an awareness of the limits of various research methods. | 10, 14, 16, 6, 9 | A |
To be familiar with APA style. | 10, 13, 14, 16, 2, 6, 9 | A, E |
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 | Introduction and The Science of Psychology The Scientific Method | Chapter 1 |
2 | Ethical Issues in the Conduct of Psychological Research | Chapter 2 |
3 | Descriptive Methods: Observation | Chapter 3 |
4 | Descriptive Methods: Survey Research | Chapter 4 |
5 | Experimental Methods: Independent Groups Designs | Chapter 5 |
6 | Experimental Methods: Repeated Measures Designs | Chapter 6 |
7 | Experimental Methods: Complex Designs | Chapter 7 |
8 | Applied Research: Single-Case Research Design | Chapter 8 |
9 | Applied Research: Quasi-Experimental Designs and Program Evaluation | Chapter 9 |
10 | Analyzing and Reporting Research: Data Analysis and Interpretation: Describing Data, Confidence Interval, and Correlations | Chapter 10 |
11 | Analyzing and Reporting Research: Test of statistical Significance and Analysis Story-I | Chapter 11 |
12 | Analyzing and Reporting Research: Test of statistical Significance and Analysis Story-II | Chapter 11 |
13 | Communication in Psychology-I | Chapter 12 |
14 | Communication in Psychology-II | Chapter 12 |
Resources |
Shaughnessy, J. J., Zechmeister, E. B., & Zechmeister J. S. (2015). Research Methods in Psychology (10th Eds.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill |
Various Research papers, Notes |
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. | | | | | |
2 | Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge. | | | | | |
3 | Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge. | | | | | |
4 | Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication. | | | | | |
5 | Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field. | | | | | |
6 | Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides. | | | | | |
7 | They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field. | | | | | |
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. | | | | | |
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. | | | | | |
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 | 14 | 4 | 56 |
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 1 | 5 | 5 |
Term Project | 1 | 15 | 15 |
Presentation of Project / Seminar | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Midterm Exam | 1 | 21 | 21 |
General Exam | 1 | 26 | 26 |
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total Workload(Hour) | 166 |
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(166/30) | 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 | PSK2122920 | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
Prerequisites Courses | |
Recommended Elective Courses | |
Language of Course | Turkish |
Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
Course Type | Required |
Course Coordinator | Lect. Fatma GİRGİN KARDEŞ |
Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect. Fatma GİRGİN KARDEŞ, Assoc.Prof. Erol YILDIRIM |
Assistant(s) | Research Method's PPT's; Lecture Notes |
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; Introduction and The Science of Psychology The Scientific Method,Ethical Issues in the Conduct of Psychological Research,Descriptive Methods: Observation,Descriptive Methods: Survey Research,Experimental Methods: Independent Groups Designs,Experimental Methods: Repeated Measures Designs,Experimental Methods: Complex Designs,Applied Research: Single-Case Research Design,Applied Research: Quasi-Experimental Designs and Program Evaluation,Analyzing and Reporting Research: Data Analysis and Interpretation: Describing Data, Confidence Interval, and Correlations,Analyzing and Reporting Research: Test of statistical Significance and Analysis Story-I,Analyzing and Reporting Research: Test of statistical Significance and Analysis Story-II,Communication in Psychology-I,Communication in Psychology-II. |
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| | |
To describe the scientific approach to the study of psychological phenomena. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | A |
To apply the ethical principles that govern research in psychology. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | A |
To conduct a literature search using peer-reviewed sources. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | A |
To understand the key concepts in research design including operational definitions, variables, reliability, validity, and sampling procedures. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | A |
To explain the strengths and limitations of research designs used in psychology. | 10, 16, 6, 9 | A |
To draw valid conclusions from empirical evidence with an awareness of the limits of various research methods. | 10, 14, 16, 6, 9 | A |
To be familiar with APA style. | 10, 13, 14, 16, 2, 6, 9 | A, E |
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 | Introduction and The Science of Psychology The Scientific Method | Chapter 1 |
2 | Ethical Issues in the Conduct of Psychological Research | Chapter 2 |
3 | Descriptive Methods: Observation | Chapter 3 |
4 | Descriptive Methods: Survey Research | Chapter 4 |
5 | Experimental Methods: Independent Groups Designs | Chapter 5 |
6 | Experimental Methods: Repeated Measures Designs | Chapter 6 |
7 | Experimental Methods: Complex Designs | Chapter 7 |
8 | Applied Research: Single-Case Research Design | Chapter 8 |
9 | Applied Research: Quasi-Experimental Designs and Program Evaluation | Chapter 9 |
10 | Analyzing and Reporting Research: Data Analysis and Interpretation: Describing Data, Confidence Interval, and Correlations | Chapter 10 |
11 | Analyzing and Reporting Research: Test of statistical Significance and Analysis Story-I | Chapter 11 |
12 | Analyzing and Reporting Research: Test of statistical Significance and Analysis Story-II | Chapter 11 |
13 | Communication in Psychology-I | Chapter 12 |
14 | Communication in Psychology-II | Chapter 12 |
Resources |
Shaughnessy, J. J., Zechmeister, E. B., & Zechmeister J. S. (2015). Research Methods in Psychology (10th Eds.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill |
Various Research papers, Notes |
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. | | | | | |
2 | Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge. | | | | | |
3 | Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge. | | | | | |
4 | Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication. | | | | | |
5 | Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field. | | | | | |
6 | Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides. | | | | | |
7 | They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field. | | | | | |
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. | | | | | |
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. | | | | | |
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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