Course Language:
English
Course Objectives:
The course aims to introduce quantitative and qualitative research technologies to students, with a particular focus on SPSS and NVivo.
Course Content:
Recruiting and analysing quantitative-qualitative data in social sciences
Course Methodology:
1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Practice
Course Evaluation Methods:
A: Testing, C: Homework
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| The attendees will acquire the ability to use research technologies. | 1,2,3 | A, C |
| The attendees can systematically interpret data recruited by qualitative and quantitative research methods. | 1,2,3 | A, C |
| The attendees can use technical equipment to present field data and analyses. | 1,2,3 | A, C |
Course Flow
| Week | Topics | Preparation | |
| 1 | Course Overview | ||
| 2 | Comparison of Quantitative and Qualitative Research Technologies |
Fielding, N. G. (2012). Triangulation and mixed methods design: Data integration with new research technologies. Journal of mixed methods research, 6(2), 124-136.
Bazeley, P. (2006). The contribution of computer software to integrating qualitative and quantitative data and analyses. Research in the Schools, 13(1), 64-74. |
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| 3 |
Quantitative Research Method in Social Sciences: Design The Basic Practice of SPSS |
Lamont, M. (1992). “Appendix I-II.” In Money, morals, and manners: The culture of the French and the American upper-middle class. University of Chicago Press, 193-221.
Data Creation, Importing Data |
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| 4 | The Basic Practice of SPSS | Working with Data | |
| 5 | The Basic Practice of SPSS | Working with Data | |
| 6 | The Basic Practice of SPSS | Exploring and Analysing Data | |
| Midterm | |||
| 8 | Qualitative Research Methods in Social Sciences: Text Analysis and Coding |
Graue, E., & Karabon, A. (2013). “Standing at the corner of epistemology ave, theoretical trail, methodology blvd, and methods street.” In Reviewing qualitative research in the social sciences. Routledge Publishing,11-20. Saldaña, J. (2016). “Chapter 1: An Introduction to Codes and Coding.” In The Coding Manual for Qualitative Researchers, 3rd edition. London: Sage, 1−42. |
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| 9 | The Basic Practice of NVivo | Data Creation, Importing Data | |
| 10 | The Basic Practice of NVivo | Working with Data | |
| 11 | The Basic Practice of NVivo | Working with Data | |
| 12 | The Basic Practice of NVivo | Bazeley, P. & Kristi J. (2013). Qualitative data analysis with NVivo. London: Sage. Chapter 4: Coding basics (68−93); Chapter 11: Using coding and queries to further analysis (242−265). | |
| 13 | The Basic Practice of NVivo | Exploring and Analysing Data | |
| 14 | Visualizing Research Outcomes: Presentation Techniques | Excel, Power Point | |
| 15 | Final | ||
Recommended Sources
The sources for weekly courses are indicated above
Assessment
| ASSESSMENT | ||
| IN-TERM STUDIES | NUMBER | PERCENTAGE |
| Mid-terms | 1 | 30 |
| Homework | 1 | 10 |
| Final | 1 | 60 |
| Total | 100 | |
| CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE | 60 | |
| CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE | 40 | |
| Total | 100 | |
Course’s Contribution to Program
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | The student learns about the cultural and physical development of human beings throughout history, the basic terminology of Anthropology and its basic theories. | X | |||||
| 2 | The student gains the ability to think analytically and approach topics from a critical perspective | ||||||
| 3 | The student gains the ability to convey information effectively both in oral and written manners. | X | |||||
| 4 | The student gains an occupational ethics, social ethics, and a social responsibility. | X | |||||
| 5 | The student gains the ability to interpret cultural and historical dynamics, the cultural characteristics of Turkish culture and world cultures, analyzing the culture phenomenon and its intricate dynamics. | X | |||||
| 6 | The students maintains an occupational and personal development beyond the understanding of the world and nation problems. | X | |||||
| 7 | The student gains an ability to make use of the sources outside of the discipline and make this a life-long ability. | X | |||||
| 8 | The student gains the ability to designate a research topic in line with anthropological guidelines and form the required methodology. | X | |||||
| 9 | The student will gain the ability to question scientific and societal problems, being able to take part in individual and team projects. | 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: 16x Total course hours) | 15 | 3 | 45 |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 15 | 2 | 30 |
| Mid-terms | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Quiz | - | - | - |
| Homework | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Final examination | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Work Load | 155 | ||