Information Package / Course Catalogue
Research Methods and Techniques
Course Code: DTS255
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: 3
Objectives of the Course

This derste student; gain proficiency in research intended.

Course Content

Research, preparation and submission.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.It explains the basic concepts, stages, and methods of scientific research.
2.The researcher conducts a search for relevant information and resources related to the research topic.
3.It uses data collection techniques by identifying the research problem.
4.It evaluates the research findings by analyzing the data obtained.
5.The research findings are reported in accordance with scientific report writing guidelines.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Research Methods and Techniques in Social Sciences, Aysel Aziz, Nobel Publishing, Ankara, 2022.
2.Scientific Research Methods, Özcan Akgün, Nobel Publishing, Ankara, 2009.
3.Research Methods, Techniques and Principles in Social Sciences, Ali Balcı, Ankara, Pegem Akademi, 2015
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Concepts related to science and science, History of Science
Week 2 - Theoretical
Selection of Scientific Research Process research, determining the boundaries of research
Week 3 - Theoretical
Scanning of resources, hypothesis and strategy development, Determination of Research Strategy
Week 4 - Theoretical
Research and Sampling, Definition of the main mass, Environmental Sampling, Sampling Method
Week 5 - Theoretical
Data, Data Resources, Primary and Secondary Data
Week 6 - Theoretical
Questionnaire, Interview and Observation Techniques
Week 7 - Theoretical
Preparation of Quantitative Research Methods Data Analysis, Testing and Measurement Error, Data Preparation Process
Week 8 - Theoretical
Qualitative Research Methods, The Logic of Qualitative Research
Week 9 - Theoretical
Methods used in qualitative research, Trail Work, Stakeholder Analysis, Case Method
Week 10 - Theoretical
Preparation of Research Reports, ion of Research Content, Using the writing style should be
Week 11 - Theoretical
Format and Scope of Research Reports, Research Report Writing Rules
Week 12 - Theoretical
Research Ethics, Scientific Ethics
Week 13 - Theoretical
Statistical Applications in the Preparation of Research Reports
Week 14 - Theoretical
Giving a Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Presentation1%5
Assignment1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Assignment110111
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026