Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Research Methods ISL248 Turkish Compulsory 4. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 5.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Lecture
Course Coordinator Ar. Gör. Dr. Gülizar ÖZÇELİK
Instructor(s) Doç. Dr. İsmail DURAK (Güz)
Goals The main aim of this course is; To enable students to learn the basic concepts, subjects and currents of science The aim of this course is to enable students to comprehend scientific research methods, to find research questions, to create hypotheses, to prepare questionnaires, to measure, to collect data, to analyze data, to evaluate data and to write a report.
Course Content Scientific Method: Scope and Limits Hypothesis Verification - The Principle of Causality in Science Stages of Research Process Quantitative Research Qualitative Research Data Collection Methods: Interview Reliability in Research Validity in Research Reporting: Sections of a Scientific Writing - Reference
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Raising awareness of science,
2 To have knowledge about scientific method
3 To comprehend the scientific research process,
4 Developing skills about research methods and research process
5 Conducting a scientific research and concluding with all processes
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Course Introduction - Introduction - Ways to Know
2. Week What is science? Importance and Definition
3. Week Scientific Method: Scope and Limits
4. Week Hypothesis Verification - The Principle of Causality in Science
5. Week Stages of Research Process
6. Week Quantitative Research
7. Week Qualitative Research
8. Week Sampling Methods
9. Week Data Collection Methods: Survey
10. Week Data Collection Methods: Observation
11. Week Data Collection Methods: Interview
12. Week Reliability in Research
13. Week Validity in Research
14. Week Reporting: Sections of a Scientific Writing - Reference
*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 Obtains information about the basic concepts and theories available in the business.
2 The system can recognize and interact with its surroundings in the entity is within the scope of the approach.
3 Your area has the ability to transfer information about the employees and colleagues.
4 Interpret the data obtained through the use of information in the field of business, to analyze, has the ability to define problems.
5 Makes matters relating to the field of research and study.
6 Participate and take responsibility for the project meets the objectives of the projects.
7 Critically evaluates the acquired knowledge and skills.
8 Understands the need for continuity of learning
9 Required by the field of information and communication technologies.
10 Information in a foreign language tracks and communicates with colleagues.
11 Understands the importance of ethics in business and society.
12 Understands the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship.
13 Social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety issues are conscious.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 5 5 5 5 5
PY2 5 5 5 5 5
PY3 5 5 5 5 5
PY4 5 5 5 5 5
PY5 5 5 5 5 5
PY6 3 3 3 3 3
PY7 5 5 5 5 5
PY8 5 5 5 5 5
PY9 5 5 5 5 5
PY10 1 1 1 1 1
PY11 4 4 4 4 4
PY12 4 4 4 4 4
PY13 2 2 2 2 2
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  •  Büyüköztürk, Şener., ve Diğerleri (2013), “Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri”, 15. Baskı. Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık.
  •  Sekaran, Uma., (2003), “Research Methods for Business”, John Wiley & Sons
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Midterm 2 14 2 28
Homework 1 1 23.5 23.5
Final 1 4 4
Practice End-Of-Term 14 2 28
Classroom Activities 14 3 42
Total Workload 127.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 5.0