Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Research Methods SBKY104 Turkish Compulsory 2. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 6.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face-to-face
Course Coordinator Arş. Gör. HASAN UMUTLU
Instructor(s) Arş. Gör. HASAN UMUTLU (Bahar)
Goals To provide students with a basic knowledge of science and philosophy of science, to design a scientific study (papers, papers, reports, books), to gain the basic logic of qualitative and quantitative research methods and to give a questioning and exploratory way of thinking.
Course Content The course is an introduction to basic concepts and topics covered by methodology, social research methods and techniques. The scope of the course is composed of the philosophical foundations and objectives of social research, as well as the problems encountered in the selection of the research subject and the conduct of the research.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Have an idea for conducting scientific studies
2 to gain the basic methods that are used for scientific researches
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction: Philosophy of Science, Knowledge and Scientific Knowledge
2. Week Determination of Research Problems
3. Week Critical Source Research
4. Week Establishing Research Questions and Hypotheses
5. Week Determination of Research Strategy
6. Week Research Universe and Sampling
7. Week Compiling Secondary Data for Research
8. Week Compiling Secondary Data for Research
9. Week Compiling Primary Data for Research: Surveys
10. Week Compilation of Primary Data for Research: Observation and Interview
11. Week Measurement and Scales in Research
12. Week Basic Data Analysis Methods
13. Week Reporting: Content of the Research Report
14. Week Reporting: Conditions of the Form of the Research Report
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Explains and interprets the fundamental concepts and theories related to political science, public administration, law, urbanization, and environmental studies.
2 Conducts scientific research in the field of political science and public administration; carries out the research process by using appropriate methods and techniques.
3 Evaluates public administration, public policy, local governments, and governance processes from an analytical and critical perspective.
4 Analyzes national and international political and administrative developments from a comparative perspective.
5 Applies the theoretical and practical knowledge accumulated in the field to practices in the public sector, private sector, and civil society.
6 Uses critical thinking and problem-solving skills; sustains personal and professional development with an awareness of lifelong learning.
7 Demonstrates attitudes and behaviors in accordance with ethical values, guided by a sense of social responsibility and public interest.
8 Analyzes the administrative structure and functioning of central and local public institutions in Türkiye.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2
PY1 3 3
PY2 2 2
PY3 3 3
PY4 4 4
PY5 5 5
PY6 4 4
PY7 5 5
PY8 5 5
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Sait Gürbüz & Faruk Şahin, Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri
Evaluation Method
Bahar Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Arş. Gör. HASAN UMUTLU 1.Grup Vize 40.00
Arş. Gör. HASAN UMUTLU 1.Grup Final 60.00
Toplam 100.00
Arş. Gör. HASAN UMUTLU 2.Grup Vize 40.00
Arş. Gör. HASAN UMUTLU 2.Grup Final 60.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 40 40
Quiz 1 20 20
Final 1 51 51
Classroom Activities 14 3 42
Total Workload 153
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 6.0