Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Research Methods I SSG501 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 0 3.0 9.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Expression and Practice
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Abdulaziz SEZER
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Abdulaziz SEZER (Güz)
Goals The aim of this course is to provide students with knowledge of statistical research techniques and to enable them to apply these techniques in practice within the context of scientific research and academic writing.
Course Content This course examines science and its fundamental concepts (such as fact, knowledge, absolute truth, error, and universal knowledge) and introduces basic information about the history of science. It addresses the structure of scientific research, scientific methods, and different perspectives on these methods. The course explains the identification of research problems, research designs, and the concepts of population and sample. It also covers data collection processes and data collection methods, including quantitative and qualitative techniques. In addition, the course focuses on the recording, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of research data within the framework of scientific research.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Understands the fundamental concepts related to scientific research, learns the process and characteristics of scientific research.
2 Recognises statistical methods used in scientific studies in the field of business administration.
3 Applies and interprets basic statistical methods for conducting scientific research.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Theory, hypothesis, and other fundamental concepts in scientific research Preparation, After Class Study
2. Week The scientific research process, its types and characteristics Preparation, After Class Study
3. Week The concept of variables, measurement levels and scales Preparation, After Class Study
4. Week Sampling theory and types Preparation, After Class Study
5. Week Data collection and data measurement methods Preparation, After Class Study
6. Week Survey application from cross-sectional data collection methods Preparation, After Class Study
7. Week Data entry in SPSS, calculation of basic statistics Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Preparation, After Class Study
8. Week Frequency analysis and creation of tables Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Preparation, After Class Study
9. Week Reliability analysis, normality test Preparation, After Class Study
10. Week Basic Components and Factor Analysis Preparation, After Class Study
11. Week Hypothesis test analyses (One-tailed t-test, independent samples t-test, paired samples t-test) Preparation, After Class Study
12. Week Hypothesis test analyses (One-way analysis of variance - ANOVA) Preparation, After Class Study
13. Week Correlation analysis applications Preparation, After Class Study
14. Week Regression analysis applications Preparation, After Class Study
*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 In-depth Knowledge in Insurance and Social Security
7 Acquiring Research and Reporting Skills
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3
PY1 10 10 10
PY7 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Karagöz, Y.(2016), SPSS 23 ve AMOS 23 Uygulamalı İstatistiksel Analizler, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, Ankara
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 3 42
Research 14 3 42
Other Activities 14 3 42
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 20 20
Homework 1 21.5 21.5
Final 1 20 20
Total Workload 229.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 9.0