PSL711 - ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODS and APPLICATIONS

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODS and APPLICATIONS PSL711 3rd Semester 2 2 3 10
PrequisitesPSL601 Research Methods I, PSL701 Multivariate Statistics
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
 
Instructor (s)Department Staff 
Course objectiveThe course aims to explain and apply advanced research method techniques in cognitive psychology 
Learning outcomes
  1. Explain advanced research techniques in a certain cognitive psychology subarea.
  2. Apply advanced research techniques in a certain cognitive psychology subarea.
  3. Apply one or a combination of techniques in a cognitive research.
  4. Report research result.
Course ContentCourse Level: Graduate
Course Coordinator: Assoc. Prof. Dr ZEYNEL BARAN
Course Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr ZEYNEL BARAN
Course Assistants: It will be given by the course instructor by the department.
Internship Status: None
The course covers advanced research methods applied in a certain cognitive psychological subarea, application and reporting one or more or of the techniques in a cognitive research. 
ReferencesUnderwood, B.J. & Shaughnessy, J.J. (1975). Experimentation in psychology. New York: John Wiley & Sons Inc.
Mcguigan, F.J. (1993). Experimental psychology. NJ: Engelwood Cliffs.
Robinson, P.W.(1976). Fundementals of experimental psychology. Prentice-Hall Inc.
Current publications. 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Advanced research techniques
Week 2Advanced research techniques
Week 3Advanced research techniques
Week 4Advanced research techniques
Week 5Application of advanced research techniques
Week 6Midterm exam
Week 7Application of advanced research techniques
Week 8Application of advanced research techniques
Week 9Application of advanced research techniques
Week 10Application of advanced research techniques
Week 11Midterm exam
Week 12Application of advanced research techniques
Week 13Application of advanced research techniques
Week 14Application of advanced research techniques
Week 15Application of advanced research techniques
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance165
Laboratory00
Application165
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation00
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms240
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes3450
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes150
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 16 2 32
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application16232
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)1614224
Presentation / Seminar Preparation000
Project000
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)248
Final Exam (Study duration) 144
Total Workload5126300

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Understands current theoretical and applied knowledge in psychology.    X
2. Understands the relationship between theoretical and applied knowledge in psychology and other disciplines. X   
3. Understands the causes and consequences of the transformations experienced by individuals.X    
4. Evaluates analysis techniques, technologies and applications related to psychology.    X
5. Acts and contributes in accordance with legislation, professional values and ethical principles.X    
6. Shares and discusses solution suggestions with experts.X    
7. Conducts qualified national/international joint studies.X    
8. Carries out social responsibility projects that require corporate cooperation.X    
9. Adopts a lifelong learning approach in personal and professional development.    X
10. Transforms psychology knowledge and skills into new thoughts and research.   X 
11. Contributes to the psychology literature.   X 
12. Trains experts.  X  
13. Shares knowledge in scientific meetings.X    
14. Conducts individual or team-based studies on current topics in the field of psychology and writes articles based on the results of these studies.X    
15. Includes current developments in research.   X 

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