| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Methods I | YBS501 | Turkish | Compulsory | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 9.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Mode of delivery | Face to Face |
| Course Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Oğuz DEMİREL |
| Instructor(s) | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Oğuz DEMİREL (Güz) |
| Goals | The student's learning and application of research processes and methods in the fields of philosophy of science and scientific research processes and especially those involving information technologies and those working in the field of information technology. |
| Course Content | Definition of science and scientific method, explanation of theories related to philosophy of science such as etymology and ontology, definition of scientific knowledge acquisition processes, definition of concepts such as theory and paradigm, Explanation of the stages of scientific research process, definition of research types, Determination of research strategies, definition of research question, determination of variables and hypotheses 4 Sample selection and estimation methods 5 Establishing causality and cause-effect relationships 6 Measurement methods and scales, measurement errors, validity and reliability concepts, 7 Preparing and applying the questionnaire 8 Quantitative data analysis methods 9 Qualitative data analysis methods 10 Distributions, determination of distribution parameters 11 Hypothesis testing, test errors, test effect size 12 Experimental method 13 Ethics in scientific research, preparing bibliography 14 Article review and discussion |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | To be able to define science and scientific knowledge |
| 2 | Learning the methodology of science |
| 3 | To be able to make a research query |
| 4 | To plan the research process |
| 5 | To be able to use literature review techniques |
| 6 | To be able to use data collection techniques |
| 7 | To be able to use sampling methods |
| 8 | To establish cause-effect relationships |
| 9 | Ability to use data analysis techniques |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Bilim ve bilimsel yöntemin tanımlanması, etimoloji ve ontoloji gibi bilim felsefesi ile ilgili kuramların açıklanması, bilimsel bilgi edinme süreçlerinin tanımlanması, kuram ve paradigma gibi kavramların tanımlanması, | |
| 2. Week | Explanation of the stages of scientific research process, definition of research types | |
| 3. Week | Identifying research strategies, defining the research question, identifying variables and hypotheses | |
| 4. Week | Sample selection and estimation methods | |
| 5. Week | Establishing causality and cause-effect relationships | |
| 6. Week | Measurement methods and scales, measurement errors, validity and reliability concepts, | |
| 7. Week | Preparation and implementation of the questionnaire | |
| 8. Week | Quantitative data analysis methods | |
| 9. Week | Qualitative data analysis methods | |
| 10. Week | Distributions, determination of distribution parameters | |
| 11. Week | Hypothesis testing, test errors, test effect size | |
| 12. Week | experimental method | |
| 13. Week | Ethics in scientific research, preparing bibliography | |
| 14. Week | Article review and discussion |
| No | Program Requirements | Level of Contribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | To be able to take an active role in the planning, programming and management phases of projects related to management information systems, to design project processes, to measure project performance and to make risk analysis. | ✔ | |||||
| 2 | Has the basic competencies related to analyzing, designing, implementing and operating management information systems. Uses methods and tools for these processes effectively. | ✔ | |||||
| 3 | To have theoretical and practical historical and current knowledge about management information systems. | ✔ | |||||
| 4 | To be able to follow current theoretical and technical developments, academic literature and applications in management information systems and related fields, and evaluate them by analyzing and synthesizing | ✔ | |||||
| 5 | To be able to put forward rational and innovative ideas and applications on issues involving and related to management information systems, and to be able to redesign systems and processes. | ✔ | |||||
| 6 | To be able to apply different quantitative and qualitative scientific research methods and conduct and report scientific studies on issues involving management information systems and those working in this field. | ✔ | |||||
| 7 | To be able to identify the main problems related to management information systems, develop solutions, implement these solutions in line with basic management principles and approaches, and evaluate the results by comparing them with the targets. | ✔ | |||||
| 8 | To be able to participate effectively in strategy planning and creation activities in enterprises operating in areas related to management information systems, and to carry out studies that will contribute to university-industry cooperation. | ✔ | |||||
| 9 | To be able to manage human resources working in areas related to management information systems, career planning and performance evaluation. | ✔ | |||||
| 10 | They can continue their work both independently and as a member or leader of a multidisciplinary team. | ✔ | |||||
| 12 | To be able to establish the relationships between the field of management information systems and entrepreneurship and gain the minimum entrepreneurial characteristics. | ✔ | |||||
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | DK7 | DK8 | DK9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| ECTS credits and course workload | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sınavlar |
Midterm 1 | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Midterm 2 | 1 | 10 | 10 | |
| Homework 1 | 1 | 38 | 38 | |
| Homework 2 | 1 | 45 | 45 | |
| Final | 1 | 20 | 20 | |
| Practice | 1 | 20 | 20 | |
| Practice End-Of-Term | 1 | 30 | 30 | |
| Classroom Activities | 14 | 4 | 56 | |
| Total Workload | 229 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 9.0 | ||
