Information Package / Course Catalogue
Scientific Research Methods
Course Code: ISL100
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

To ensure that students have basic knowledge about science and philosophy of science, to design, conduct and report a scientific study (article, paper, report, book), to gain the basic logic of qualitative and quantitative research methods and to gain a questioning, investigative way of thinking.

Course Content

Basic processes and methods to be followed in conducting a scientific research

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Bilge DOĞANLI
Lec. Kemal ÖZDEMİR
Learning Outcomes
1.Defines the basic concepts of the scientific research process.
2.Identifies the research problem and develops a hypothesis.
3.Compares qualitative and quantitative research methods.
4.Applies data collection techniques (surveys, interviews, observations).
5.Conducts literature review and compiles references.
6.Prepares a short research report in accordance with academic writing rules.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Coşkun,R. Altunışık, R. Yıldırım, E. (2020). Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri: SPSS Uygulamalı, 10. Baskı, Sakarya Kitabevi.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction: Philosophy of Science, Knowledge and Scientific Knowledge
Week 2 - Theoretical
Determining Research Problems
Week 3 - Theoretical
Critical Literature Review
Week 4 - Theoretical
Creating Research Questions and Hypotheses
Week 5 - Theoretical
Determination of Research Strategy
Week 6 - Theoretical
Research Population and Sampling
Week 7 - Theoretical
Compilation of Secondary Data for Research
Week 8 - Theoretical
Compilation of Primary Data for Research: Surveys
Week 9 - Theoretical
Compilation of Primary Data for Research: Observation and Interview
Week 10 - Theoretical
Measurement and Scales in Research
Week 11 - Theoretical
Basic Data Analysis Methods
Week 12 - Theoretical
Reporting: Content of the Research Report
Week 13 - Theoretical
Reporting: Form and Conditions of the Research Report
Week 14 - Theoretical
Conclusion: Tips for a Successful Scientific Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141356
Midterm Examination130131
Final Examination135136
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)123
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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3
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026