RESEARCH METHODS

AIM

To evaluate the process of a scientific quantitative research in health services and the implications of research findings for policy makers, healthcare providers and academicians.

CONTENT

This course contains; 1.Introduction to research methods,2.Infrastructure of a quantitative research,3.Quantitative study designs-I,4.Quantitative study designs-II,5.İnternal and external validty in quantitative research,6.Sampling in quantitative research,7.Variable types and their measurement in quantitative research,8.Data collection methods in quantitative research,9.Validity, reliability and analysis of quantitative data,10.Reporting in quantitative research,12.Student presentations,11.Student presentations,13.Student presentations,14.Student presentations.

1. 1

   Explain the basic concepts of research methods.

   Taught by: Question - Answer Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam

2. 2

   Explain the concepts in scientific research and health services research.

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3. 3

   Explain for what purposes research findings can be used.

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4. 4

   Explain comparatively research methods.

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5. 5

   Will be able to demonstrate competence in conducting a scientific research and sharing its findings with the relevant stakeholders in light of ethical principles.

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6. 6

   Develop a conceptual framework and hypotheses for significant issues in health management.

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7. 7

   Select the appropriate research design for hypothesis testing.

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8. 8

   Select the appropriate data sources and data collection methods for hypothesis testing.

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9. 9

   Select the ways of ensuring data quality.

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10. 10

    Select the appropriate analysis methods for hypothesis testing.

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11. 11

    Interpret research findings from a variety of perspectives.

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12. 12

    Report research findings.

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13. 13

    Discuss research findings in various platforms.

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WEEKLY PLAN

1. WEEK 1

   1.Introduction to research methods

2. WEEK 2

   2.Infrastructure of a quantitative research

3. WEEK 3

   3.Quantitative study designs-I

4. WEEK 4

   4.Quantitative study designs-II

5. WEEK 5

   5.İnternal and external validty in quantitative research

6. WEEK 6

   6.Sampling in quantitative research

7. WEEK 7

   7.Variable types and their measurement in quantitative research

8. WEEK 8

   8.Data collection methods in quantitative research

9. WEEK 9

   9.Validity, reliability and analysis of quantitative data

10. WEEK 10

    10.Reporting in quantitative research

11. WEEK 11

    12.Student presentations

12. WEEK 12

    11.Student presentations

13. WEEK 13

    13.Student presentations

14. WEEK 14

    14.Student presentations

ASSESSMENT

• Rate of Midterm Exam to Success50%
• Rate of Final Exam to Success50%

WORKLOAD

READING

• Lecture notes, Powerpoint presentations
• •Ann Bowling. Research Methods in Health. Open University Press, USA, 2009. •Creswell, J.W. Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods Approaches. Fourth Edition, SAGE, USA, 2014. •Fred N. Kerlinger. Science and the Scientific Research. İçinde: Foundations of Behavioral Research, second edition, New York, 1973. •Julius Sim,Chris Wright. Research in Health Care: Concepts, Designs and Methods. Stanley Thomas Ltd., England, 2000. •Hilla Brink,Christa van der Walt. Fundamentals of Research Methodology for Health-care Professionals. Second Edition, 2006. •Thomas D. Cook and Donald T. Campbell. Quasi-Experimentation Design and Analysis Issues for the Field Settings. Houghton Mifflin Company, USA, 1979. •Osman Hayran. Sağlık Bilimlerinde Araştırma ve İstatistik Yöntemler. Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri. 2012.

TEACHING STAFF

• Assoc.Prof. Melis Almula KARADAYICOORDINATOR
• Assoc.Prof. Melis Almula KARADAYI