Qualitative and Quantitative Applications in Social Sciences

Course Code:

SPRI 418

Course Type:

Elective

P:

3

Application:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

5

Course Language:

Fransızca

Course Objectives:

The purpose of this course is to discuss the current applications within the framework of research methods in social sciences and to apply these research methods (literature review, bibliography, survey preparation, case study, transcription, data analysis, ethical review and plagiarism etc.).

Course Content:

The aim is to focus on various programs used in qualitative and quantitative research applications in social sciences (Proquest, LaTeX, Mendeley, EndNote, Survey Monkey, Qualtrics logiciel, NVivo, Théorie ancrée, Turnitin, iThenticate etc.) and to apply research methods.

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 9: Simulation, 12: Case Study

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Testing, C: Homework

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes	Program Learning Outcomes	Teaching & Learning Methods	Asssesments Methods
Students will be able to distinguish the qualitative and quantitative research methods in social sciences	1,2,3	1, 3, 12	A,C
Students will acquire an analytical approach with qualitative and quantitative research applications	1,2,3	1, 3, 12	A,C
Students will be able to use programs necessary for qualitative and quantitative research	1, 3, 9, 12	1, 3, 12	A,C
Students will be able to realize a qualitative or quantitative research by designing a research project	1, 3, 9, 12	1, 3, 12	A,C
Students will be able to analyze the data and to finalize the project with qualitative or quantitative methods	1, 3, 9, 12	1, 3, 12	A,C

Course Flow

Week	Topics
1	Literature review (Proquest, Google Scholar, Yeditepe Bilgi Merkezi, theses.fr, UlusalTezMer., Cairn, Persee, Isodore)
2	Table of Contents (LaTeX)
3	Bibliography and References (Mendeley, EndNote)
4	Quantitative research methods I - Survey (Google Forms)
5	Quantitative research methods II - Survey (Survey Monkey)
6	Quantitative research methods III - Survey (Qualtrics)
7	Midterm Exam
8	Qualitative research methods I (Théorie ancrée)
9	Qualitative research methods I (Théorie ancrée)
10	Content and discourse analysis I (NVivo)
11	Content and discourse analysis II (NVivo)
12	Presentation of data and elaboration of tables I
13	Research ethics and publication I (Turnitin)
14	Research ethics and publication II (iThenticate)
15	Conclusion et Discussion
16	Final Exam

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook		Qualitative and Quantitative Research Application Guide
Additionnal Resources		BARDIN L. (1999), L’analyse de contenu, (1e éd.1977), PUF, Paris BEAUD M. (2006), L’art de la thèse : Comment préparer et rédiger un mémoire de master, une thèse de doctorat ou tout autre travail universitaire à l'ère du Net, La Découverte, Paris BECKER H., (2002), Les ficelles du métier : comment conduire sa recherche en sciences sociales, La Découverte (Repères), Paris BLANCHET A. et GOTMAN A. (1992), L’enquête et ses méthodes : l’entretien, Nathan, Paris De SINGLY F. (1992), L’enquête et ses méthodes : le questionnaire, Nathan, Paris MOSCOVICI S. et BUSCHINI F. (2003), Les méthodes des sciences humaines, PUF, Paris

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents		Qualitative and Quantitative Research Application Guide, Programs
Assignments
Exams		Midterm Exam, Final Exams

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms	1	100
Quizzes	0	0
Assignment	0	0
	Total	100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADES		70
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADES		30
	Total	100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
		1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability of written and oral expression in French and Turkish languages at a level to follow the developments in the international arena.					X
2	Learning of the political and social structure of Turkey and defends her views on its position and importance in the international system.					X
3	Creative and analytical thinking and research skills based on collaboration and group work.				X
4	Basic concepts and theories of disciplines such as law, economics and sociology with which the field interacts.				X
5	Participation in social responsibility projects and activities and gains awareness of social problems.			X
6	Using of research methods in social sciences, makes oral presentations and writes a graduation thesis.					X
7	Evaluation of knowledge and skills related to the field and is open to professional development.					X
8	Knowing of the structure of national and international institutions, comprehends their functioning, and produces solutions to problems by using the concepts and theories of the field.					X
9	Use of the concepts of social justice and universality of law, comprehends the importance of social development and global competition, and analyzes the similarities and differences between political systems.					X

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course duration ( Including the exam week; 16* Total course hours)	15	3	45
Hours for off the classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	15	3	45
Mid-terms	1	10	10
	0	0	0
Homework	0	0	0
Final	1	35	35
Total Workload			135
Total Workload / 25 (h)			5,4
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

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