Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Research Methods TKY501 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 0 3.0 6.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Face-to-face instruction, discussion, question and answer.
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. TİJEN ÖVER ÖZÇELİK
Instructor(s) Doç. Dr. TİJEN ÖVER ÖZÇELİK (Bahar), Doç. Dr. TİJEN ÖVER ÖZÇELİK (Güz)
Goals To provide the necessary knowledge and skills to read, plan, and conduct scientific research.
Course Content he origins and development of scientific thinking, problem definition, literature review, hypothesis formulation, data collection techniques, basic statistical analysis and interpretation, scientific report writing, ethical responsibilities of researchers, presentation preparation methods; citation methods.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 It explains the concepts of scientific perspective and scientific research.
2 It lists types of scientific research.
3 The universe and sample determine it.
4 Prepares a research proposal and completes its reporting.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Basic Concepts of Science and Scientific Research Presentation (Preparation)
2. Week Basic Concepts of Science and Scientific Research Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week The Scientific Research Process and Selection of a Research Topic Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week The Scientific Research Process and Selection of a Research Topic Presentation (Preparation)
5. Week Statistics Basic Concepts Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
6. Week Scientific Ethics and Principles Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
7. Week What is a Thesis, What Should I Pay Attention to When Writing It, Useful Websites for Thesis Writing Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
8. Week Project Preparation and Management Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
9. Week Article Writing/Problem Identification and Literature Review Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week Review and discussion of case studies. Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
11. Week presentations of research prepared by students Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
12. Week Presentations of research prepared by students Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
13. Week Presentations of research prepared by students. Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
14. Week Presentations of research prepared by students. Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
*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 Knows about the concepts of quality, quality management systems and quality / productivity improvement and have information about methods required to implement these concepts.
4 Knows how to use management, engineering, statistics disciplinary with synchronized and interactive in quality management
6 Have the skills on analytical thinking and systematic approach to quality-related event
7 Have the skills to increase business process performance effectively by using necessary management and statistical techniques and problem-solving approach
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4
PY1 2 2 2 2
PY4 3 3 3 3
PY6 4 4 4 4
PY7 3 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Niyazi Karasar (2023), SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHOD: Concepts Principles Techniques, Nobel Academic Publishing
  • Coşkun, R., & Altunışık, R., & Yıldırım E., (2017), “Research Methods in Social Sciences with SPSS Applications”, 9th Edition, Sakarya Publishing
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Doç. Dr. TİJEN ÖVER ÖZÇELİK Tezsiz Vize 35.00
Doç. Dr. TİJEN ÖVER ÖZÇELİK Tezsiz Ödev 25.00
Doç. Dr. TİJEN ÖVER ÖZÇELİK Tezsiz Final 40.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 3 14 42
Ders Dışı
Homework 2 20 40
Preparation, After Class Study 2 14 28
Research 1 20 20
Presentation (Preparation) 1 3 3
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 20 20
Homework 1 2 20 40
Final 1 20 20
Classroom Activities 1 14 14
Total Workload 227
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 6.0