QUALITATIVE DATA ANALYSIS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SOS382	QUALITATIVE DATA ANALYSIS	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Prof. KAMİL KAYA
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to help students recognize qualitative research methods, use them in an active way, gain the ability to analyze and interpret qualitative research findings, and develop a qualitative research proposal.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include; introduction of the application areas of qualitative research, introduction and use of NVIVO program, preliminary preparation of research, design of interview, sample selection, decoding of interview findings, qualitative data analysis and reporting.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Relates the theoretical knowledge of qualitative research methods with this course (2) and apply this knowledge through NVIVO
Interprets the findings of a research conducted with qualitative research method.
Analyzes a research topic within the framework of qualitative research methods.
Surveys a questionnaire on a qualitative research topic.
Analyzes the data collected during the research through NVIVO.
Evaluates the results of the data in the framework of qualitative research rules.
Recommends appropriate research for qualitative research.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction to Qualitative Data Analysis; basic concepts	Lecture -Demonstration
2	Reading	Qualitative Research Design	Lecture -Demonstration
3	Reading	Interview, group interviews and in-depth interview characteristics	Lecture -Demonstration
4	Reading	Interview, collection of decoding observation data	Lecture -Demonstration
5	Reading	Introduction to the programme NVIVO description of menus I	Lecture -Demonstration
6	Reading	Introduction to the programme NVIVO description of menus II	Lecture -Demonstration
7	Reading	Decoding and preparation of data to be analysed through the programme NVIVO	Lecture -Demonstration
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Qualitative Data Analysis Application in NVIVO	Lecture -Demonstration
10	Reading	Confidence and ethics in Qualitative Data Analysis	Lecture -Demonstration
11	Reading	Evaluation of Analysis Results	Lecture -Demonstration
12	Reading	Reporting Qualitative Data Analysis Results I	Lecture -Demonstration
13	Reading	Reporting Qualitative Data Analysis Results II	Lecture -Demonstration
14	Reading	Discussion and Evaluation on Example Qualitative Data Analysis Results	Lecture -Demonstration
15	Reading	Discussion with students about appropriate research proposal for qualitative research	Lecture -Demonstration
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Bas, Turker, Ulun Akturan. (2008). Nitel arastirma yontemleri: NVivo 7.0 ile nitel veri analizi. Istanbul: Seckin Publications
Yıldırım, A., Simsek, H. . (2003). Sosyal bilimlerde nitel arastirma yontemleri. Ankara: Seckin Publications.
Turnuklu, Abbas. (2000). Egitimbilim Arastirmalarinda Etkin Olarak Kullanilabilecek Nitel Bir Araştırma Teknigi: Gorusme. Kuram ve Uygulamada Egitim Yonetimi Journal ,6 (4), 543-559.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students define the concepts they learned and match them with their corresponding phenomena in the social world.			2
2	Students interpret concepts and theories taking into account their historical-cultural contexts.			2
3	Students compare sociological theories with reference to social problems.			2
4	Students distinguish the significance of ecological, social and economical sustainability for world’s future.		1
5	Students develop their knowledge on sustainability by the use of information and communication technologies.			2

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students evaluate qualitative and quantitative data of sociological research studies.						5
2	Students analyse the complicated interactions between the social, cultural, political, economical and demographical phenomena of the global world.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students design a research by their acquired knowledge and experience.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students research field study considering the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values.					4
2	Students efficiently apply the most suitable information and communication technologies in their studies.						5
3	Students use their knowledge on ecological, social and economical sustainability in all aspects of their lives.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students research on problems which reflect on their fields in the global world undergoing rapid and profound change.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.					4
2	Students develop their knowledge and skills within the frame of scientific, technological and current developments via adopting the principle of lifelong learning.					4
3	Students act ethically impartial in their research studies.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students apply the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values with reference to sustainability throughout their studies in their careers.				3

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	2	26
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	12	4	48
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	6	6
Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	4	4
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	42	0	127