SSME520 RESEARCH METHODS IN EDUCATION
| Course Code: | 4200520 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Secondary Science and Mathematics Educ. |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. BEHİYE UBUZ |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
This course is designed to provide students with the basic information needed to,
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Understand the nature of educational research
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Design their own research investigation
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Understand the literature of educational research.
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provide students with the tools and skills required to understand research terminology and assess published research
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offers an overview of the different approaches, considerations and challenges involved in educational research
Course Content
Basic research designs constructed for hypothesis testing, their relevancies, their weaknesses .
Course Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, students will be able to
- identify the types of methods best suited for investigating different types of problems and questions
- develop research questions that are based on and build upon a critical appraisal of existing research
- design a research proposal
- know and understand the different approaches, considerations and challenges involved in educational research