Information Package / Course Catalogue
Research Methods
Course Code: SYB315
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 2
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The aim of the course is to analyze scientific research methods and to examine the rise of modern science and development in scientific research.

Course Content

The aim and definition of science, properties of scientific knowledge, scientific knowledge and values system, the birth and development of Modern science,methods in Social Sciences, main research methods, data collection methods, measurement and testing techniques

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Hasan ULUKAN
Learning Outcomes
1.They explain the purpose of science and ways of reasoning.
2.He can identify a problem he or she is observing as a research problem.
3.Select appropriate data collection methods for variables in the research question.
4.Explains sampling techniques and interprets the external validity of a study based on the sampling techniques used.
5.He professes research patterns and comments on the validity of a research based on the design.
6.Explain the structure of screening and relational research and conduct a research design and interpret its results.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Büyüköztürk, Ş., Çakmak, E., K., Akgün, Ö., E., Karadeniz, Ş. and Demirel, F. (2008), Scientific Research Methods, Pegem, Ankara:
2.AAker David A., Kumar V., Leone Robert , Day George S. (2012), Marketing Research, 11th ed., New York, John Wiley&Sons Akdeniz Fikri (2013), Olasılık ve İstatistik, Akademisyen Yayınevi, Ankara.
3.BALCI, Ali (2013), "Research Methods, Techniques and Principles in Social Sciences", Pegem Publishing House, Ankara
4.Büyüköztürk, Ş. (2006), Handbook of Data Analysis for Social Sciences, Pegem Akademi, Ankara
5.Kurtuluş, Kemal, Research Methods, Türkmen Kitapevi, İstanbul, 2010
6.Öktem Niyazi, KARAGÖZ Emel (2015) Method in Social Sciences, Astana Publications, Ankara
7.Siyez, Diğdem Müge (2013), Resource Scanning and Report Writing in PDR, Ankara: Pegem Akademi
8.Özdamar Kazım (2013), Package Programmes and Statistical Data Analysis, Eskişehir: Kaan Kitabevi.
9.Seyidoğlu Halil (2009), Scientific Research and Writing Handbook.
10.Toy Banu Yücel, Tosunoglu Nuray Güner, Scientific Research Process, Statistical Techniques and Errors in Researches in Social Sciences, Journal of Commerce and Tourism Education Faculty Year: 2007 Issue: 1
11.Yamane, Taro (2009). Basic Sampling Methods, (Alptekin Esin, M.Akif Bakır, Celal Aydın and Esen Gürbüzsel Çev,), Literatür Publishing, Ankara.
12.BÜYÜKÖZTÜRK Şener. (2014).Sosyal Bilimler İçin Veri Analizi El Kitabi,, Pegem Publishing, Ankara
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
What is Science, Scientific Research Methods
Week 2 - Theoretical
Planning of Research (Determination of Problem, Objectives and Hypotheses)
Week 3 - Theoretical
Research Designs Exploratory, Descriptive and Causal Research
Week 4 - Theoretical
Data Types and Literature Review
Week 5 - Theoretical
Qualitative Research
Week 6 - Theoretical
Quantitative Research
Week 7 - Theoretical
Scaling and Scale Types
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical
Sampling Process and Methods
Week 10 - Theoretical
Questionnaire Design Form
Week 11 - Theoretical
Error and reliability in scientific research
Week 12 - Theoretical
Validity in Scientific Research
Week 13 - Theoretical
Ethics in Scientific Research
Week 14 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Assignment25112
Individual Work141128
Midterm Examination1213
Final Examination1213
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)102
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes