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. Hikmet MENGÜASLAN
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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OÇ-1
3
3
5
2
3
3
3
2
1
2
OÇ-2
3
3
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
3
OÇ-3
2
2
1
2
2
3
2
1
2
3
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3
3
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3
4
2
3
3
2
1
OÇ-5
3
3
2
2
2
3
2
3
2
3
OÇ-6
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026