Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
3POLS 203Research Methods in Social Sciences3+0+03531.12.2021

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Political Science and Public Administration (English)
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course To provide students with basic knowledge about research methods in social sciences.
Course Content Basic research methods used in social sciences
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Başar BAYSAL
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Bridget Somekh and Cathy Lewin, 2005, Research Methods in Social Sciences, London: Sage
Course Notes Students will learn basic research methods and the use of Basic SPSS

Course Category
Social Sciences %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 20
Project 1 % 20
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
3
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 1 14
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 4 56
Assignments 14 1 14
Mid-terms 1 1 1
Project 1 50 50
Final examination 1 2 2
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4,56666666666667 137

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 To enable students to have basic knowledge of research methods
2 Ensuring Students Have Basic SPSS Knowledge
3 To provide students with basic knowledge about the philosophy of science.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to Research methods Bridget Somekh and Cathy Lewin, 2005, Research Methods in Social Sciences, London: Sage
2 Philosophy of Science Bridget Somekh and Cathy Lewin, 2005, Research Methods in Social Sciences, London: Sage
3 Content Analysis Bridget Somekh and Cathy Lewin, 2005, Research Methods in Social Sciences, London: Sage
4 Discourse Analysis Bridget Somekh and Cathy Lewin, 2005, Research Methods in Social Sciences, London: Sage
5 Fieldwork Bridget Somekh and Cathy Lewin, 2005, Research Methods in Social Sciences, London: Sage
6 Interviews and Focus Group Studies Bridget Somekh and Cathy Lewin, 2005, Research Methods in Social Sciences, London: Sage
7 Introduction to Quantitative Research Bridget Somekh and Cathy Lewin, 2005, Research Methods in Social Sciences, London: Sage
8 Introduction to SPSS Kristin E. Voelkl and Susan B. Gerber, 1999, Using SPSS for Windows, NY: Springer
9 Descriptive Statistics Kristin E. Voelkl and Susan B. Gerber, 1999, Using SPSS for Windows, NY: Springer
10 Correlation Analysis Kristin E. Voelkl and Susan B. Gerber, 1999, Using SPSS for Windows, NY: Springer
11 Regression Analysis Kristin E. Voelkl and Susan B. Gerber, 1999, Using SPSS for Windows, NY: Springer
12 Regression Analysis Kristin E. Voelkl and Susan B. Gerber, 1999, Using SPSS for Windows, NY: Springer
13 Mix Methods: Triangulation Bridget Somekh and Cathy Lewin, 2005, Research Methods in Social Sciences, London: Sage
14 Mic Methods: Triangulation Bridget Somekh and Cathy Lewin, 2005, Research Methods in Social Sciences, London: Sage

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
All 4 5 2 2 2 5 3 2 2 2
C1 4 5 2 2 2 5 3 2 2 2
C2 4 5 2 2 2 5 3 2 2 2
C3 4 5 2 2 2 5 3 2 2 2

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant