RESEARCH TECHNIQUES IN SOCIAL SCIENCES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
UBY401	RESEARCH TECHNIQUES IN SOCIAL SCIENCES	7	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	Assist.Prof. OKAN KILIÇKAYA
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	To teach differences and similarities between qualitative and quantitative research; To give the abilities of qualitative and quantitative data collection, analysis, interpretation, and suggestion to the students; To explain the qualitative data collection methods and techniques by using appropriate theories; To present package programs such as Nvivo in the analysis of qualitative data and to develop the skill of efficiently use of these programs; To give the abilitiies to use statistical methods, to choose correct method, to determine, to interpret.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The importance of quantitative and qualitative data in data types; differences and similarities between qualitative and quantitative data; quantitative and qualitative data types and data collection techniques and tools, sampling and sampling distributions in quantitative and qualitative research; statistical interpretation; Small Sample Theory; in a quantitative research, use of SPSS and in a qualitative research, use of Nvivo; Test of Hypothesis; Chi-square Test; Non-parametric test; regression and correlation; the analysis of time sequences; variance analysis; index

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
By the end of this course, students will be able to identify the basic concepts of the research process by listing the stages of the scientific research process.
By the end of this course, students will be able to formulate hypothesis by exploring the literature in the scientific research process.
By the end of the course, students will be able to test the hypothesis they have established, determine whether it is valid, and be able to find recommendations for further research.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Bal, Hüseyin (2011) Sosyal Bilimlerde Nicel Araştırma Yöntem ve Teknikleri, Fakülte Yayınevi	Types of research; data types, features of qualitative and quantitative research	Lecture, discussion, self study.
2	Bal, Hüseyin (2011) Sosyal Bilimlerde Nicel Araştırma Yöntem ve Teknikleri, Fakülte Yayınevi	Sample and sampling procedures	Lecture, discussion, self study.
3	Bal, Hüseyin (2011) Sosyal Bilimlerde Nicel Araştırma Yöntem ve Teknikleri, Fakülte Yayınevi	Qualitative research designs: cultural analysis, empiric research, setting up theories, case analysis, action studies	Lecture, discussion, self study.
4	Bal, Hüseyin (2011) Sosyal Bilimlerde Nicel Araştırma Yöntem ve Teknikleri, Fakülte Yayınevi	Procedures of qualitative research	Lecture, discussion, self study.
5	Bal, Hüseyin (2011) Sosyal Bilimlerde Nicel Araştırma Yöntem ve Teknikleri, Fakülte Yayınevi	Interviewing and focus group	Lecture, discussion, self study.
6	Bal, Hüseyin (2011) Sosyal Bilimlerde Nicel Araştırma Yöntem ve Teknikleri, Fakülte Yayınevi	Observations and archive study	Lecture, discussion, self study.
7	Bal, Hüseyin (2011) Sosyal Bilimlerde Nicel Araştırma Yöntem ve Teknikleri, Fakülte Yayınevi	Qualitative research; surveys, forming questionnaires and their applications 1	Lecture, discussion, self study.
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Bal, Hüseyin (2011) Sosyal Bilimlerde Nicel Araştırma Yöntem ve Teknikleri, Fakülte Yayınevi	Qualitative research; surveys, forming questionnaires and their applications 2	Lecture, discussion, self study.
10	Bal, Hüseyin (2011) Sosyal Bilimlerde Nicel Araştırma Yöntem ve Teknikleri, Fakülte Yayınevi	Parametric and non-parametric tests	Lecture, discussion, self study.
11	Bal, Hüseyin (2011) Sosyal Bilimlerde Nicel Araştırma Yöntem ve Teknikleri, Fakülte Yayınevi	Chi-Square test, t-test	Lecture, discussion, self study.
12	Bal, Hüseyin (2011) Sosyal Bilimlerde Nicel Araştırma Yöntem ve Teknikleri, Fakülte Yayınevi	Regression analysis and correlation	Lecture, discussion, self study.
13	Bal, Hüseyin (2011) Sosyal Bilimlerde Nicel Araştırma Yöntem ve Teknikleri, Fakülte Yayınevi	Variance analysis	Lecture, discussion, self study.
14	Bal, Hüseyin (2011) Sosyal Bilimlerde Nicel Araştırma Yöntem ve Teknikleri, Fakülte Yayınevi	Nvivo applications	Lecture, discussion, self study.
15	Bal, Hüseyin (2011) Sosyal Bilimlerde Nicel Araştırma Yöntem ve Teknikleri, Fakülte Yayınevi	SPSS applications	Lecture, discussion, self study.
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Bal, Hüseyin (2011) Sosyal Bilimlerde Nicel Araştırma Yöntem ve Teknikleri, Fakülte Yayınevi.

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	Student will be able to identify the concepts related with the profession of exercises and sports sciences.
2	Student will be able to describe the theories of exercise and sports science.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to discuss the suitability of exercise program preparation with the theoretical knowledge gained in the field of exercise and sport sciences and to use such knowledge in practical fields.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to examine the existing scientific studies in the field of exercise and sports using scientific research methods and techniques and to analyze data and results of current applications.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to administer basic levels of direction on improving healthy life, physical fitness, performance and fitness.
2	Student will be able to choose the appropriate exercise method according to the characteristics of the group and the environment and to formulate the exercise program by taking these differences into consideration.
3	Student will be able to execute the measurement activities in order to determine the motor development, sports performance and fitness characteristics, to use the equipment, technology and software needed for these activities and to analyze the results of the evaluation.
4	Student will be able to formulate the exercise plan by considering the evaluation results related with sports performance and condition measurements.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to take initiative with cooperation or independently as an individual and solve any possible problems in the applications related with the field.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to recognize the importance of professional development by following scientific, technological and current developments related with exercise and sport sciences.
2	Student will be able to behave in accordance with the need to be open to change and life-long learning.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to express his/her knowledge and thoughts about the field in a fluent and understandable manner both written and verbally.
2	Student will be able to demonstrate communication and social competency skills in order to cooperate with national and international institutions in his/her field.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By utilizing the existing historical and theoretical knowledge of the field, student will be able to recognize problems related to performance development, exercise applications for sports and special groups, and to solve these problems based on ethical values.
2	By using personality traits with the social skills required by the profession groups in exercise and sports science field; student will be able to arrange specific project, organization and works with sustainable societal and social content specific with the field.
3	Student will be able to take precautions against possible injuries that might be confronted during exercise and to formulate exercise program towards performance structuring after sports injuries.

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	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	14	1	14
Reading	4	1	4
Assignment (Homework)	2	4	8
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	1	8	8
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	5	5
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	3	3
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	53	0	128