| Language of instruction: |
English |
| Type of course: |
Non-Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: |
Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
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| Mode of Delivery: |
Face to face
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| Course Coordinator : |
Prof. Dr. ELİF OKAN |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Assoc. Prof. GÜLBERK GÜLTEKİN SALMAN
Prof. Dr. İPEK ALTINBAŞAK FARİNA
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| Recommended Optional Program Components: |
None |
| Course Objectives: |
The goal of this course is to provide students with basic concepts and awareness in research methodology, and help them to be aware of the different choices (ontological, epistemological, methodological and axiological) in research process that would impact upon research findings. This course help students on their way to conduct scientific research, which align with their own interest, as well as informing about reliability and validity concerns in research. It informs the basic steps of the scientific research process, covering areas such as nature of scientific research, clarifying research topic, critical review of literature, research philosophy and design, qualitative and quantitative data collection process, analysis of quantitative and qualitative data. This course also helps students to run an analysis (descriptive, correlational and regression) in sophisticated software programme (SPSS). |
| Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
| 1) |
Introduction to the course
Discussion on basic terms of research |
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| 2) |
Chapter 1 - Introduction to research Information on databases
Types of research-Classifications Method and theory (inductive and deductive reasoning) |
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| 3) |
Chapter 2-Formulation and clarifying research topic
Formulating research ideas
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| 4) |
Chapter 3-Critically reviewing the literature
Formulating research questions |
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| 5) |
Chapter 4-Research philosophy
Approaches to theory development |
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| 6) |
Chapter 5-Resarch design
*Experimental, quasi experimental
*Case study
*Ethnography
*Grounded theory
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| 7) |
Chapter 13: Qualitative research: Data collection (interviews, observations) |
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| 8) |
Midterm Exam
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| 9) |
Chapter 13: Qualitative research: Data analysis and trustworthiness of qualitative research
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| 10) |
Chapter 13: Qualitative research: Data analysis and trustworthiness of qualitative research
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| 11) |
Chapter 11: Quantitative research: Data Collection (selecting samples, questionnaires, variables, Measurement, formulating hypothesis)
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| 12) |
Chapter 12: Quantitative research (Analysis, reliability and validity)
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| 13) |
Quantitative research (SPSS practice) (Analysis-Getting data ready for analysis, data coding and editing data, descriptive statistics)
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| 14) |
Quantitative research (SPSS practice) (Analysis, correlational analysis) Quantitative research, regression analysis
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| Course Notes / Textbooks: |
Saunders, M. Lewis, P., Thornhill, A. (2016). Research methods for business students, 7th Edition, Pearson. |
| References: |
Sekaran, U., and Bougie, R. (2016). Research methods for business: A skill building approach, 7th Edition, Wiley.
Neuman, W. L. (2014). Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches, 7th Edition, Pearson
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 1) |
To use theoretic and methodological approach, evidence-based principles and scientific literature in Speech and Language Therapy field systematically for practice. |
2 |
| 2) |
To have theoretic and practical knowledge for individual's, family's and the community's health promotion and protection. |
2 |
| 3) |
To use information and health technologies in practice and research in the field of Speech and Language Therapy. |
1 |
| 4) |
To communicate effectively with advisee, colleagues for effective professional relationships. |
1 |
| 5) |
To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level. |
1 |
| 6) |
To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. |
2 |
| 7) |
To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice. |
3 |
| 8) |
To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach. |
3 |
| 9) |
To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively. |
3 |
| 10) |
To take responsibility and participate in the processes actively for training of other therapist, education of health professionals and individuals about speech and languege therapy. |
3 |
| 11) |
To carry out speech and languge therapy practices considering cultural differences and different health needs of different groups in the community. |
3 |
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