Information Package / Course Catalogue
Research Methods and Techniques
Course Code: İŞT137
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

This course aims to provide associate degree students with basic knowledge and skills in scientific research methods and techniques.

Course Content

Types of knowledge and scientific knowledge, types of scientific research, the scientific research process, data collection techniques, sampling, writing a research report, scientific ethics

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Learning the basic concepts related to scientific research
2.Learning about data types and data collection tools
3.Understanding the Characteristics of Qualitative and Quantitative Research
4.Learning the analytical methods used in scientific research
5.Understanding the concept of sampling and types of sampling
6.Learning the stages of the scientific research process
7.Understanding the basics of report writing in scientific research
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Araştırma Yöntem ve Teknikleri- Rauf ARIKAN
2.Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri – Şener BÜYÜKZÖRTÜRK vd.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Basic concepts related to scientific research: Science, scientific knowledge, sources of knowledge, and their definitions
Week 2 - Theoretical
Types of scientific research, characteristics of scientific research, and basic concepts
Week 3 - Theoretical
Qualitative and quantitative research
Week 4 - Theoretical
The stages of the scientific research process
Week 5 - Theoretical
Stating the purpose and significance of the research, and defining the research problem and its limitations
Week 6 - Theoretical
The concept of data and its types, identifying data sources, determining data collection methods
Week 7 - Theoretical
The concept of data and its types, identifying data sources, determining data collection methods
Week 8 - Theoretical
Sampling Information and Types
Week 9 - Theoretical
Sampling Information and Types
Week 10 - Theoretical
Data sources and data collection methods
Week 11 - Theoretical
Data collection methods (Observation, experiment)
Week 12 - Theoretical
Data collection methods (survey, in-depth interview)
Week 13 - Theoretical
Analysis and Interpretation of Data
Week 14 - Theoretical
Preparing a research report, the report’s format and scope, and key considerations when writing the report
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Assignment1112
Quiz1112
Midterm Examination1112
Final Examination1112
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
OÇ-1
3
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
OÇ-2
3
2
2
3
2
1
3
2
OÇ-3
3
3
3
3
2
1
1
1
OÇ-4
3
2
3
4
2
1
4
1
OÇ-5
2
1
1
3
1
1
3
1
OÇ-6
2
2
2
5
2
1
5
2
OÇ-7
3
2
3
3
2
1
4
1
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026