Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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SOS116 | SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODS | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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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 : | Compulsory |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit | - |
Coordinator of the Course Unit | Assoc.Prof. HAKAN ÖZCAN |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | The aim of this course; to ensure that students have the skills and competence to conduct research by using scientific research methods and observing ethical values. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | The content of this course; relationship between science, theory and research, and how the processes related to the design and realization of scientific research and its reporting are carried out. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
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Basic concepts in scientific research |
Research and types of research |
Types of measurement and scales |
Sampling |
Data in scientific research |
Analyzing data |
Quantitative and qualitative data analysis |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | Reading relevant chapters of reference books | The key concepts of scientific research | presentation, discussion, question and answer |
2 | Reading relevant chapters of reference books | Scientific knowledge and epistemology | presentation, discussion, question and answer |
3 | Reading relevant chapters of reference books | The design and the process of scientific reserach | presentation, discussion, question and answer |
4 | Reading relevant chapters of reference books | Universe, population ans sampling | presentation, discussion, question and answer |
5 | Reading relevant chapters of reference books | The key concepts of qualitative and quantitative research | presentation, discussion, question and answer |
6 | Reading relevant chapters of reference books | Quantitative methods | presentation, discussion, question and answer |
7 | Reading relevant chapters of reference books | Qualitative methods | presentation, discussion, question and answer |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Reading relevant chapters of reference books | Data collection and reporting of research | presentation, discussion, question and answer |
10 | Reading relevant chapters of reference books | The ethical codes of reserach | presentation, discussion, question and answer |
11 | Reading relevant chapters of reference books | Applied research in communication | presentation, discussion, question and answer |
12 | Reading relevant chapters of reference books | Content analysis | presentation, discussion, question and answer |
13 | Reading relevant chapters of reference books | Discourse analysis | presentation, discussion, question and answer |
14 | Reading relevant chapters of reference books | Semiotic analysis | presentation, discussion, question and answer |
15 | Reading relevant chapters of reference books | Oral history studies | presentation, discussion, question and answer |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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AZİZ Aysel, Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri ve Teknikleri, 12. Basım, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, Ankara, 2018 |
GERAY Haluk, Toplumsal Araştırmalarda Nicel ve Nitel Yöntemlere Giriş, 2. Baskı, Siyasal Kitabevi, Ankara, 2006 |
Ed. SEVER Serdar, İSPİR Nevzat Bilge, İletişim Araştırmaları, Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayını No:2676, Eskişehir, 2012 |
BERGER Arthur Asa, Medya Çözümleme Teknikleri, çev.ed. Nilüfer PEMBECİOĞLU, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, Ankara, 2018 |
John W. CRESWELL Araştırma Deseni Nitel, Nicel ve Karma Yöntem Yaklaşımları, 3. baskı Çev. Editörü: Selçuk BEŞİR DEMİR Eğiten Kitap, Ankara, 2017 |
Orhan GÖKÇE İçerik Analizi Kuramsal ve Pratik Bilgiler Siyasal Kitabevi, Ankara, 2006 |
Nuri BİLGİN Sosyal Bilimlerde İçerik Analizi, 3. Baskı Siyasal Kitabevi, Ankara, 2014 |
Ed. BÖKE Kaan, Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri, 5. Baskı Alfa Yayınları, İstanbul, 2017 |
Day, Robert (1996). Bilimsel Bir Makale Nasıl Yazılır ve Yayımlanır? Çev. Gülay Aşkar Altay, Ankara: TUBİTAK Yayını. |
ECO Umberto , Tez Nasıl Yazılır? 7. Baskı, Can yayınları, İstanbul, 2019 |
Alberto MANGUEL, Merak, 2. Baskı, YKY, İstanbul, 2019 |
Ed. Besim YILDIRIM İletişim Araştırmalarında Yöntemeler Uygulama ve Örneklerle Literatürk academia, Konya, 2015 |
Mario LIVIO Neden? Her Şey Merakla Başladı Altın kitapları, İstanbul, 2018 |
ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Define basic concepts related with banking, insurance and finance.
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Relates the theoretical and practical knowledge in the field to economics, business, law, statistics, accounting and marketing
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Relate banking and insurance applications to financial theories, mathematical and statistical methods.
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Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Explain the planning and implementation process in banking and insurance transactions.
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Provide solutions for the problems encountered in banking and insurance transactions.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Use theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of banking and insurance transactions.
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By analyzing economic data accurately, manage savings and portfolio investments to minimize financial risks.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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He/She works as a leader or a team member in a teamwork from the planning of the banking transactions to the implementation and performs the task assigned to them within the team.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Gain the basic knowledge necessary for the planning process of banking and insurance activities and human resources performance management.
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Use the computer programs related with field in banking and insurance transactions.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Cooperate to bring innovative ideas to the stakeholders in the sector using banking insurance-related databases, information and communication technologies.
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Research on scientific, sectoral developments and innovations related to the field with lifelong learning as a principle.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Analyze financial data related to his / her field.
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Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by taking into account his legal, social and ethical responsibilities.
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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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 | 1 | 13 |
Land Surveying | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Reading | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Assignment (Homework) | 1 | 5 | 5 |
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 | 5 | 3 | 15 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 5 | 5 | 25 |
Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 40 | 0 | 102 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 102 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 4 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 4,0 |