Information Package / Course Catalogue
Scientific Research Methods
Course Code: YBS363
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 1
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

This course at the undergraduate level science education to students with a basic knowledge of research methods and skills aims.

Course Content

Science, Scientific paradigms (the traditional understanding of science, post-modern science understanding); scientific research qualifications; types of scientific research, scientific research departments; Problem selection, Research models (screening and testing models), population and sampling, data collection instruments validity and reliability , content analysis, survey, Attitudes and Attitude scale; Observation, Interview, the Scientific research ethics rules

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Halise ŞEREFOĞLU HENKOĞLU
Learning Outcomes
1.Define the scope, foundations and role of scientific researches and the role of researchers in this field.
2.Knows how to use the researches effectively.
3.Students will be able to recognize the terms and concepts used in researches, and research types, designs, methods and techniques.
4.Have knowledge about the use of references and references in scientific research.
5. 61/5000 Has information about access to scientific information sources.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.1. Arıkan, R. (1995). Araştırma teknikleri ve rapor yazma. Ankara: Tutibay. Arlı, M. ve Nazik, H. (2001).
2.2. Bilimsel araştırmaya giriş. Ankara: Gazi kitabevi. Arseven, A.D. (1993). Alan araştırma yöntemi. Ankara
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Aims, Content, Resources, and Strategies Introduction of
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Course Material
Week 2 - Theoretical
Science, Scientific Research and Scientific Method - Science? - Scientific Research? - Scientific Method? - What are the qualities of Scientific Research? - Why Research Methods I learn?
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Course Material
Week 3 - Theoretical
Access to Scientific Information (Literature) - Information Resources - Library and use of on-line databases
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Course Material
Week 4 - Theoretical
Library visit
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Course Material
Week 5 - Theoretical
Scientific Text Reading, Understanding, and Summarization (Literature Review)
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Course Material
Week 6 - Theoretical
Research Approach-Design and Methods
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Course Material
Week 7 - Theoretical
What is Research Problems, How To Identify? - Problem - Research Question - Hypothesis
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Course Material
Week 8 - Theoretical
Data Collection Tools- Surveys- Observation- Interview- To document
Week 8 - Preparation Work
Course Material
Week 9 - Theoretical
Data Collection Tools- Surveys- Observation- Interview- To document
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Course Material
Week 10 - Theoretical
Research Sampling - Population-sample - Qualitative and Quantitative Sampling Techniques
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Course Material
Week 11 - Theoretical
Data Analysis - Descriptive Statistics - Inferential Statistics - Qualitative Data Analysis
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Course Material
Week 12 - Theoretical
Validity and Reliability in Scientific Research
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Course Material
Week 13 - Theoretical
Academic Writing - What is APR? - Literature Organization
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Course Material
Week 14 - Theoretical
Academic Text Organization
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Course Material
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory132252
Lecture - Practice130113
Assignment132026
Individual Work132026
Quiz24110
Midterm Examination19110
Final Examination112113
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
PÇ-15
OÇ-1
5
4
5
OÇ-2
5
4
OÇ-3
5
4
4
3
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OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026