| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Methods | İKT110 | 2. Semester | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Lecture |
| Course Coordinator |
Lect. Nilay KOYUNCU YEMENİCİ |
| Instructors |
Nilay KOYUNCU YEMENİCİ |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | It is aimed at teaching students the processes of designing, writing, and presenting research in order to gain the ability to conduct scientific research in the social sciences. |
| Course Content | What is Knowledge and Science? What are the Characteristics of Science? What is Research? Basic Concepts in Research, Planning the Research and Determining the Research Purpose and Problem, Academic Ethics-Plagiarism, Research Design, Data Types and Data Acquisition, Literature and Source Review, Qualitative Research and Data Collection Methods in Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research and Data Collection Methods in Quantitative Research, Data Collection Methods in Quantitative Research, Design of Survey Tools, Characteristics and Creation of Questionnaire, Sampling Process in Quantitative Research Sampling Methods in Quantitative Research, Scaling and Scale Types, Error, Reliability and Validity in Scientific Research, Scientific Research Project Presentations |
| Learning Outcomes |
- -Students will be able to understand the main scientific methods, identify research questions, conduct a literature review, comprehend the processes of data collection and analysis, and interpret research results. - Students will be able to demonstrate ethical behavior and develop academic writing skills. - Students' critical thinking skills are developed and their ability to conduct scientific research is strengthened. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | What is Knowledge and Science? What are the Characteristics of Science? What is Research? Basic Concepts in Research | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours |
| 2. Week | Planning the Research and Determining the Research Objective and Problem | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study |
| 3. Week | Academic Ethics-Plagiarism | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours |
| 4. Week | Research Design, Data Types and Data Collection | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours |
| 5. Week | Literature Review | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours |
| 6. Week | Qualitative Research and Data Collection Methods in Qualitative Research | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours |
| 7. Week | Quantitative Research and Data Collection Methods in Quantitative Research | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study |
| 8. Week | MIDTERM EXAM | |
| 9. Week | Data Collection Methods in Quantitative Research, Design of Questionnaire Tools, Characteristics and Creation of Questionnaire | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study |
| 10. Week | Sampling Process in Quantitative Research | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study |
| 11. Week | Sampling Methods in Quantitative Research | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours |
| 12. Week | Scaling and Scale Types | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study |
| 13. Week | Accuracy, Reliability and Validity in Scientific Research | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study |
| 14. Week | Research Project Presentations | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study |
| Bilimsel araştırma yöntemi : Kavramlar, ilkeler, teknikler / Karasar, Niyazi |
| Business Research Methods: Alan Bryman & Emma Bell |
| Research Methods for Business Students: Mark Saunders, Philip Lewis & Adrian Thornhill |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | - |
| PY2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | - |
| PY3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | - |
| PY4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | - |
| PY5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
| PY6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | - |
| PY7 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | - |
| PY8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | - |
| PY9 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | - |
| PY10 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | - |
| PY11 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | - |
| PY12 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | - |
| PY13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | - |
| PY14 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | - |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Research | 11 | 2.5 | 27.5 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Homework 1 | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Homework 2 | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload | 127.5 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 3.0 | ||
