Izlence

Course Code & Number:

EDUC 204

Course Title:

Research Methods in Education

Level:

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits:

(2+0+0) 2 TEDU Credits, 3 ECTS Credits

Academic Year

2023

Semester

Spring

Catalog Description:

Basic concepts and principles related to research methods. Research process (recognizing the problem, specifying the problem and sampling, data collection and analysis, interpreting findings). Common features of instruments. Data analysis and evaluation. Access to article, thesis and data bases. Research models and research types. Basic paradigms in scientific researches. Qualitative and quantitative research patterns. Sampling, data collection and data analysis in qualitative research. Validity and reliability in qualitative research. Article or thesis review. Evaluation and presentation. Preparing reports consonant with research principles and research ethics. Action research in education.

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite

Instructor:

Münevver İlgün Dibek

Sap Event ID:

50218391

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this course, students will be able to;

1. define basic concepts and principles used in education research,

2. explain the differences of various research methods,

3. summarize the steps followed in education research process,

4. exemplify writing research questions, selection of an appropriate sampling, literature review, data collection and data analysis process.

5. exemplify action researches,

6. indicate differences between qualitative and quantitative research patterns.

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