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RESEARCH METHODS IN SPORTS SCIENCES COURSE IDENTIFICATION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
PES204 RESEARCH METHODS IN SPORTS SCIENCES 4 3 3 7

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Book Reading Information on purpose and content of the course. Basic concepts and definitions related to science and scientific research. Narration, question-response discussion method
2 Book Reading Scientific Research Methods: Classification and comparison of qualitative and quantitative research Narration, question-response discussion method
3 Book Reading Scientific Research Methods: Investigation of research models in qualitative research. Narration, question-response discussion method
4 literature review, article samples Scientific Research Methods: Examination of research models in quantitative research. Narration, question-response discussion method
5 literature review, article samples Examination of preferred research methods in Physical Education and Sports Sciences. Narration, question-response discussion method
6 literature review, article samples Examination of variable types of scientific research (dependent, independent, regulatory, control and intermediate) with examples. Narration, question-response discussion method
7 literature review, article samples LITERATURE REVIEW Explanation of the ways of accessing scientific knowledge, applying scientific research in databases (articles, theses etc). Narration, question-response discussion method
8 literature review, article samples General review Narration, question-response discussion method
9 literature review, article samples Examination of the stages of the scientific research process (selection of topic, purpose, importance, problem and sub problem, hypothesis, limitations and assumption) Narration, question-response discussion method
10 - MID-TERM EXAM -
11 literature review, article samples Universe in Scientific Research (target universe, accessible universe) and sampling methods in scientific studies. Narration, question-response discussion method
12 literature review, article samples Data Collection methods Narration, question-response discussion method
13 literature review, article samples Reference techniques (APA 6) Indications of direct and indirect quotations Narration, question-response discussion method
14 literature review, article samples nterpretation and discussion of research methods, variables, data collection techniques and research findings through thesis or article samples. Student Presentations ANarration, question-response discussion method
15 literature review, article samples Interpretation and discussion of research methods, variables, data collection techniques and research findings through thesis or article samples. Student Presentations Narration, question-response discussion method
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -