Information Package / Course Catalogue
Scientific Research Methods
Course Code: MVU239
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to provide students with research competencies.

Course Content

Araştırma konularını seçme, Kaynak araştırması yapma, Araştırma sonuçlarını değerlendirme, Araştırma sonuçlarını rapor hâline dönüştürme, Sunuma hazırlık yapma, Sunumu yapmak

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Explain the fundamentals of scientific research.
2.Explain the types of scientific research.
3.Explain ethical principles in scientific research.
4.Reports the research.
5.Explains the rights and responsibilities of the researcher and research participant.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Research Methods in Social Sciences. Altunışık, R., Coşkun, R., Bayraktaroğlu, S., Yıldırım
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Scientific Research & Fundamentals of Scientific Research
Week 2 - Theoretical
Scientific Approaches (Positivism & Qualitative Approach; Interpretive & Quantitative Approach)
Week 3 - Theoretical
Basic Concepts in Scientific Research
Week 4 - Theoretical
Selection of Research Topic and Problem
Week 5 - Theoretical
Critical Source Review
Week 6 - Theoretical
Data Types and Data Collection Tools in Scientific Research: Survey & Observation
Week 7 - Theoretical
Data Types and Data Collection Tools in Scientific Research: Interviews & Documents
Week 8 - Theoretical
Measurement and Scales in Research
Week 9 - Theoretical
Sample and Sample Types
Week 10 - Theoretical
Quantitative and Quantitative Data Analysis
Week 11 - Theoretical
Preparation of the Research Report
Week 12 - Theoretical
Project Presentations and Evaluation
Week 13 - Theoretical
Project Presentations and Evaluation
Week 14 - Theoretical
Project Presentations and Evaluation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%10
Quiz1%10
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140235
Quiz1314
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1718
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)53
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
4
3
5
2
2
4
3
4
2
3
OÇ-2
4
3
4
2
2
4
3
4
2
3
OÇ-3
5
2
4
2
2
3
2
3
2
3
OÇ-4
3
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4
2
3
5
4
4
5
4
OÇ-5
5
2
3
2
1
3
3
3
2
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026