Information Package / Course Catalogue
Research Methods
Course Code: INR112
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: English
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to understand the importance of the scientific method and comprehend the process of scientific research.

Course Content

The overall assessment of science and method, the difference of natural science-social science, quantitative and qualitative social research methods, data collection techniques, measurement and interpretation of data, theories, assumptions and models, sampling techniques, questionnaire preparation.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to define the basic concepts of scientific research.
2.To be able to comprehend to the importance of scientific research.
3.To be able to comprehend and apply the scientific process of writing to a research proposal.
4.To be able to prepare the reports of scientific research proposals.
5.To be able to develop presentation skills.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Strauss, A., & Corbin, J. M. (1998). Basics of qualitative research. California: Sage publications.
2.Creswell, J. W. (1994). Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches. California: SAGE Publications, Inc
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Data and information concepts
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Karasar, N. (2012). Bilimsel araştırma yöntemleri. Ankara: Nobel Yayın Dağıtım
Week 2 - Theoretical
Science and the scientific method
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Karasar, N. (2012). Bilimsel araştırma yöntemleri. Ankara: Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.
Week 3 - Theoretical
The importance of scientific research methods, research and technology
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Karasar, N. (2012). Bilimsel araştırma yöntemleri. Ankara: Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.
Week 4 - Theoretical
"The preparation process to prepare Scientific Research proposal -I How to prepare? Problem, objectives, assumptions, limitations"
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Karasar, N. (2012). Bilimsel araştırma yöntemleri. Ankara: Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.
Week 5 - Theoretical
"Scientific research proposal preparation process-II Literature review, the literature survey "
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Karasar, N. (2012). Bilimsel araştırma yöntemleri. Ankara: Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.
Week 6 - Theoretical
"Scientific research proposal preparation process and the types of research models-III"
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Karasar, N. (2012). Bilimsel araştırma yöntemleri. Ankara: Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.
Week 7 - Theoretical
Revision for Midterm
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm Exams
Week 9 - Theoretical
"Data collection techniques-I survey, interview,"
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Karasar, N. (2012). Bilimsel araştırma yöntemleri. Ankara: Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.
Week 10 - Theoretical
"Data collection techniques-II Observation, Field research, archival records, "
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Karasar, N. (2012). Bilimsel araştırma yöntemleri. Ankara: Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Analysis of research data
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Karasar, N. (2012). Bilimsel araştırma yöntemleri. Ankara: Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.
Week 12 - Theoretical
"Scientific Research to prepare a proposal-IV Conclusion Writing "
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Strauss, A., & Corbin, J. M. (1998). Basics of qualitative research. California: Sage publications.
Week 13 - Theoretical
"Scientific Research to prepare a proposal-V Appendices and Bibliography Writing "
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Strauss, A., & Corbin, J. M. (1998). Basics of qualitative research. California: Sage publications.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Scientific Research Ethics I
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Creswell, J. W. (1994). Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches. California: SAGE Publications, Inc
Week 15 - Theoretical
Ethics of Scientific Research-II
Week 15 - Preparation Work
Karasar, N. (2012). Bilimsel araştırma yöntemleri. Ankara: Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Exams
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination115116
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)97
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
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4
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5
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5
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