Information Package / Course Catalogue
Scientific Research Methods
Course Code: EU007
Course Type: Non Departmental 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 objective of this course is to provide students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in scientific research processes, research methods, data collection techniques, basic analysis methods, and scientific report writing. Students are expected to gain scientific thinking skills, define research problems, select appropriate research designs, and correctly analyze the collected data to produce accurate, needed, and reliable knowledge.

Course Content

Science and scientific research concepts. Scientific ethics and research ethics. Research process and stages. Identification of research problems and hypothesis. Literature review methods. Scientific research methods. Data collection techniques. Data and data types. Sampling and sampling methods. Survey research. Experimental research. Presentation of research results.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Comprehend the scientific research process and its stages.
2.Know and apply the principles of scientific ethics and research ethics.
3.Define research problems and formulate appropriate hypotheses.
4.Select appropriate research methods and data collection techniques.
5.now sampling methods and determine appropriate sampling strategies.
6.Classify, analyze data and present with tables and graphs.
7.Know and apply the rules of scientific report.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Research Methods and Techniques Lecture Notes. M. ARSLAN, HU Birecik Vocational School.
2.Report Preparation in Research. Niyazi KARASAR. Istanbul: Nobel Publications, ISBN: 978-605-5426-15-6.
3.Research and Experimental Methods. Orhan DÜZGÜNEŞ, Tahsin KESİCİ, Orhan KAVUNCU, F. Gürbüz. Ankara University, Faculty of Agriculture Publications: 1021, Textbook: 295.
4.Research Techniques. Ministry of National Education (MEB), Vocational Development, 142EB0001, Ankara.
5.Scientific Research Methods. Republic of Turkey Anadolu University Publication No: 2750, Open Education Faculty Publication No: 1708, Editor Adile AŞKIM KURT. ISBN 978-975-06-1415-6.
6.Current articles, congress and symposium proceedings
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to science and scientific research
Week 2 - Theoretical
Scientific ethics and research ethics
Week 3 - Theoretical
Scientific research process and stages
Week 4 - Theoretical
Identification of research problems and hypothesis
Week 5 - Theoretical
Literature review methods and resource utilization
Week 6 - Theoretical
Scientific research methods
Week 7 - Theoretical
Data collection techniques
Week 8 - Theoretical
Data collection techniques
Week 9 - Theoretical
Sampling and sampling methods
Week 10 - Theoretical
Data and data types
Week 11 - Theoretical
Preparation and implementation of survey research
Week 12 - Theoretical
Planning and implementation of experimental research
Week 13 - Theoretical
Classification, analysis of data and creating tables and graphs
Week 14 - Theoretical
Presentation and evaluation of research results
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment1066
Quiz1101
Midterm Examination1505
Final Examination110010
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026