ANTALYA BİLİM UNIVERSITY
Course Information Package

PSYC 1004 - Research Methods I

Basic Information

Course Code:
PSYC 1004
Course Name:
Research Methods I
Language of Instruction:
English
Course Type:
Class
Course Level:
Bachelor
ECTS:
7.00
Instructor:
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Merve GÖLCÜK

Course Objectives

This course aims to introduce research methods in psychology, actively involving students in this process.

Course Content

The importance of research and the research process, formulating research questions and hypotheses, identifying variables, research types, sampling, and data collection methods will be covered in this course.

Prerequisites / Corequisites

No

Course Books / Materials / Recommended Resources

Bernard C. Beins (2013). Research Methods: A Tool for Life. Third edition. Pearson Education.

Learning Outcomes

Code Description
LO1 Understand basic concepts in research methods and the research process, differentiate scientific knowledge from others
LO2 Search databases for literature review
LO3 Read scientific articles and learn to write a report following APA rules
LO4 Compare research types within psychology
LO5 Learn to formulate research questions and hypotheses, understand the steps in research to design a study

Weekly Course Content

Week Content
1 Introduction, review of the syllabus, orientation to course requirements
2 Importance of research, Research process, Library orientation
3 Writing a research proposal and a research report, APA Style
4 Reviewing the literature formulating a research problem
5 Identifying variables, Constructing a hypothesis/hypotheses
7 Sampling
8 Midterm
9 Types of research (correlational and descriptive research designs)
10 Types of research (qualitative and experimental research designs)
11 Methods of data collection (Questionnaires, Interview methods)
12 Methods of data collection (Observational methods)
13 Operational definitions
14 Levels of measurement
15 Reliability and Validity

Workload Calculation

Activity Count Duration (Hours) Total
Attendance 1 45.00 45.00
Practice 1 28.00 28.00
Pre-Class Individual Study 1 20.00 20.00
Post-Prectice Individual Study 1 20.00 20.00
Final Exam/Preparation 1 20.00 20.00
Homework 1 56.00 56.00
Other 1 14.00 14.00
Total Workload (Hours) 203
ECTS Credit (Workload / 25) 7

Assessment

# Assessment Type Contribution (%)
1 Midterm Exam %20
2 Homework %10
3 Quiz %10
4 Homework %20
5 Final Exam %40
TOTAL %100

PO - LO Matrix

PO \ LO
LO1
LO2
LO3
LO4
LO5
PO-1
PO-2
PO-3
PO-4
PO-5
PO-6
PO-7
PO-8
PO-9
PO-10
PO-11
PO-12
PO-13
PO-14
PO-15
PO-16
1
Low Contribution
2
Medium Contribution
3
High Contribution

Teaching and Learning Methods

# Method Name Description Tools
1 Lecture (expository teaching), interactive discussion Listening and taking notes. Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (projector, computer, digital presentations)
2 Controversial Course Listening and comprehension, critical thinking Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer, overhead projector
3 Problem Solving * Analyzing physical and physiological problems using problem-solving techniques and developing appropriate solutions.
4 Brainstorming The purpose of forming pairs is to ensure that they are open to innovation during the idea generation phase Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer, overhead projector
5 Small Group Discussion Listening and comprehension, processing observations/situations, critical thinking, question development Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer, overhead projector
6 Group Work Students determine the slope and cross-sectional geometric characteristics of a parabolic irrigation canal on campus, plot the flow rate curve at different sections of the canal, and submit a report. Land surveying instruments
7 Homework Solving and analyzing homework questions using a computer and Excel. Computer

Academic Integrity and Artificial Intelligence

Academic integrity violations include, but are not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, using AI tools in assignments, fabricating information or citations, assisting others in dishonest behavior, obtaining exam questions without permission, submitting someone else’s work or a previously used assignment without informing the instructor, or interfering with other students’ academic work. Any violation of academic integrity is considered a serious academic offense and will result in disciplinary action.