| PSYCHOLOGY | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| PSY2104 | Research Methods II | Spring | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | Must Course |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Prof. Dr. İDİL IŞIK |
| Course Objectives: | This course is an essential continuation of PSY 2103 Research Methods in Psychology, focusing on applying scientific methods in real-world psychological research. It equips students with practical skills to conduct quantitative and qualitative research, interpret findings, and present results professionally and ethically. The course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of psychological research techniques, including applying correlational research, ethical considerations, measurement, and data analysis. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Students will be able to design and implement psychological research projects, including formulating research questions, developing hypotheses, and selecting appropriate research methods, such as correlational and experimental designs. 2. Students will gain the ability to collect and organize data using various research strategies, including sampling, selecting data collection instruments, and implementing both quantitative and qualitative methods. 3. Students will conduct data analysis using SPSS for quantitative data and have initial information about MAXQDA for qualitative data analysis, mastering the interpretation of descriptive and inferential statistics and thematic analysis for comprehensive insights. 4. Students will develop the skills to interpret their research findings and write professional research reports accurately, following the American Psychological Association (APA) format, including sections like the introduction, methods, results, and discussion. 5. Students will demonstrate the ability to apply ethical considerations in psychological research, adhering to APA ethical guidelines in every step of the research process, from design to reporting. 6. Students will deliver oral presentations of their research findings, developing the ability to communicate their methodologies, data analysis, and conclusions effectively to academic and professional audiences. 7. Students will critically assess and select appropriate psychological research techniques, understand their advantages and limitations, and apply them to real-world behavioral studies. |
| Students will gain hands-on experience in data analysis with SPSS for quantitative analysis and a brief introduction to MAXQDA for qualitative data analysis, preparing them for the complexities of modern psychological research via the following key focus areas: 1. Research Design and Execution: Students will learn to design a complete research project, starting from formulating research questions and hypotheses, selecting a target group, and choosing appropriate sampling methods and data collection instruments. The course will guide students through writing a structured research proposal and preparing for each step of the research process. 2. Data Collection and Analysis: Emphasizing both quantitative and qualitative research, the course covers a range of data collection strategies. Students will gather and organize data,and learn to interpret statistical and thematic data. They will be introduced to descriptive and inferential statistics, covering topics such as describing variables, statistical relationships, and conducting hypothesis testing. 3. Reporting: Throughout the course, students will also learn to report their findings in accordance with the American Psychological Association (APA) style, writing comprehensive reports that include an introduction, methods, results, and discussion sections. 4. Practical Application of Research Skills: During the Spring term, students will apply the knowledge and skills acquired in PSY 2103 to conduct their own applied research projects. This involves every step, from designing the research model to analyzing the findings. Students will also develop key academic writing and presentation skills, culminating in an oral research presentation. Teaching techniques include project, lecture, reading and individual study. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology II | |
| 2) | Getting ready for the project Review of the research themes Model development & Hypothesis formation Literature Review | Selecting the research issue and forming the groups |
| 3) | Preparing the proposal: Content and structure Chapter XI. Presenting Your Research 48. American Psychological Association (APA) Style 49. Writing a Research Report in American Psychological Association (APA) Style | Finalizing the selection of the research issue and forming the groups; Identifying the time slots for the supervision meetings |
| 4) | Qualitative research design Why qualitative research? Qualitative data collection Transcribing language data Thematic analysis Qualitative data analysis and tools | Coursera Module will be completed; Supervision meeting: Preparing the proposal and reviewing with the instructor |
| 5) | Sampling and Data Collection Strategies | Coursera Module will be completed. Supervision meeting: Writing the proposal and reviewing with the instructor |
| 6) | Selecting the instruments and measures Data collection tools and strategies | Supervision meeting: Finalizing the proposal Each group/team will upload a video-recording of their project proposal (a 6-minutes video) Each member must have a section to present |
| 7) | Finalizing the data collection instuments Writing the introduction, Methods section of the manuscript | Starting data collection |
| 8) | Midterm week (no midterm for PSY2104) | Data Collection |
| 9) | Preparing the data to analyisis; understanding the pathway to data analysis and reporting The use of SPSS for the quantitative data analysis The use of MAXQDA for the qualitative data analysis | Finalizing the data collection SPSS Lab session |
| 10) | Chapter XII. Descriptive Statistics 52. Describing Single Variables (Descriptive statistics) 53. Describing Statistical Relationships 54. Expressing Your Results 55. Conducting Your Analyses Data analysis and preparation for reporting of the results section | Coursera Module will be completed; SPSS Lab session |
| 11) | Chapter XIII. Inferential Statistics 57. Understanding Null Hypothesis Testing 58. Some Basic Null Hypothesis Tests 59. Additional Considerations 60. From the “Replicability Crisis” to Open Science Practices | Coursera Module will be completed; SPSS Lab session Each group/team will submit a DRAFT project manuscript |
| 12) | Writing the results section and interpretation of the findings | SPSS Lab session |
| 13) | Chapter XI. Presenting Your Research 48. American Psychological Association (APA) Style 49. Writing a Research Report in American Psychological Association (APA) Style | Each group/team will submit a FINAL project manuscript |
| 14) | Chapter XI. Presenting Your Research 48. American Psychological Association (APA) Style 49. Writing a Research Report in American Psychological Association (APA) Style | Final Paper Presentation: Each student will upload an individual video-recording of their project presentation (Min.3-maks. video) Submission of the poster presentation (group work) |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | |
| References: |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Laboratory | 10 | % 15 |
| Application | 2 | % 25 |
| Homework Assignments | 2 | % 20 |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 13 | 3 | 39 |
| Laboratory | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Application | 3 | 5 | 15 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Project | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Final | 1 | 27 | 27 |
| Total Workload | 150 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | To develop an interest in the human mind and behavior, to be able to evaluate theories using empirical findings, to understand that psychology is an evidence-based science by acquiring critical thinking skills. | 5 |
| 2) | To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior. | 4 |
| 3) | To learn the basic concepts in psychology and the theoretical and practical approaches used to study them (e.g. basic observation and interview techniques). | 4 |
| 4) | To acquire the methods and skills to access and write information using English as the dominant language in the psychological literature, to recognize and apply scientific research and data evaluation techniques (e.g. correlational, experimental, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, case studies). | 5 |
| 5) | To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas. | 5 |
| 6) | To recognize the main subfields of psychology (experimental, developmental, clinical, cognitive, social and industrial/organizational psychology) and their related fields of study and specialization. | |
| 7) | To acquire the skills necessary for analyzing, interpreting and presenting the findings as well as problem posing, hypothesizing and data collection, which are the basic elements of scientific studies. | 5 |
| 8) | To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation. | 3 |
| 9) | To acquire basic knowledge of other disciplines (medicine, genetics, biology, economics, sociology, political science, communication, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc.) that will contribute to psychology and to use this knowledge in the understanding and interpretation of psychological processes. | |
| 10) | To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society. | 3 |
| 11) | To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this. | 3 |
| 12) | To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts. | 3 |