Information Package / Course Catalogue
Methods of Scientific Research
Course Code: BESE409
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

Course Content

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to choose the appropriate data collection methods, the research question of variables
2.To be explain the sampling techniques and interpret external validity of a research according to sampling techniques
3.to be able to recognize the validity of research designs and patterns on the interior of a study by the comment.
4.to be able to explain the structure of scan and relational research, to plan and carry out a research and interpret its conclusions.
5. Learn the basic concepts
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Büyüköztürk, Ş., Çakmak, E., K., Akgün, Ö., E., Karadeniz, Ş. ve Demirel, F. (2008). Methods of Scientific research Ankara: Pegem Akademi
2.Yıldırım, C. (2007). Bilim Felsefesi. İstanbul: Remzi Kitabevi
3.Balcı, A. (2010). Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma. Ankara: Pegem Akademi
4.Büyüköztürk, Ş.(2006). Sosyal Bililer İçin Veri Analizi El Kitabı. Ankara: Pegem Akademi
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The philosophy of scientific research
Week 2 - Theoretical
The initial concepts of research methods
Week 3 - Theoretical
A research structure
Week 4 - Theoretical
Examination of the students' research problem and questions
Week 5 - Theoretical
Sampling techniques and sample size
Week 6 - Theoretical
External validity
Week 7 - Theoretical
Data collection tools
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Mid-term exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Scan and relational research
Week 10 - Theoretical
The internal validity of research designs
Week 11 - Theoretical
Data analysis
Week 12 - Theoretical
Students engaged in research examining the scan data analysis
Week 13 - Theoretical
Correlation analyzes
Week 14 - Theoretical
Reporting and APA standarts
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142142
Midterm Examination1224
Final Examination1224
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026