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

The aim of the Scientific Research Methods course is to enable undergraduate students to acquire the knowledge and skills in concepts, techniques, and reporting that will form the basis for conducting research and utilizing existing research in the social sciences.

Course Content

Science, sources of information, scientific method and research, theory, doctrine and law - Types of scientific research - Selection of the subject and problem of scientific research - Scientific research process, methods and techniques - Reporting and presentation of research - Ethics and legal processes of scientific research

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.Karasar, N. (2024).Bilimsel araştırma yöntemi: Kavramlar ilkeler teknikler. Nobel Yayınevi.
2.Balcı, A. (2025). Sosyal bilimlerde araştırma: Yöntem, teknik ve ilkeler. Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık.
3.Babbie, E. (2020). The practice of social research. Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc.
4.Rubin, A. ve Babbie, E. (2024). Research methods for social work. Cengage Learning.
5.Büyüköztürk, Ş. (2025). Sosyal bilimler için veri analizi el kitabı: İstatistik, araştırma deseni SPSS uygulamaları ve yorum. Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The source of knowledge and problem-solving – The source of human knowledge – Rationalism and empiricism – Induction and deduction
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Course Material
Week 2 - Theoretical
The scientific method and its steps - Hypothesis, theory, and law - The basic functions of science - Types of scientific research
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Course Material
Week 3 - Theoretical
Planning and stages of the research process - Defining the research topic and problem - Resources that can be used in problem selection
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Course Material
Week 4 - Theoretical
General and specific criteria used when selecting a research problem - Literature review and types of information sources used in defining the research problem.
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Course Material
Week 5 - Theoretical
Variables in defining the research problem - Quantitative and qualitative variables - Continuous and discrete variables - Dependent, independent, and control variables
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Course Material
Week 6 - Theoretical
Sections of a scientific paper - Research objective and significance - Assumptions and limitations - Functional and conceptual definitions
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Course Material
Week 7 - Theoretical
Selecting the research design - Data collection tools used in social sciences - The survey development process and steps
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Course Material
Week 8 - Theoretical
Population and sample in scientific research - Sample selection techniques - Types of samples
Week 8 - Preparation Work
Course Material
Week 9 - Theoretical
Calculating sample size and factors affecting sample size.
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Course Material
Week 10 - Theoretical
Data collection tools used in social sciences - Interview, observation, and document analysis.
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Course Material
Week 11 - Theoretical
Measurement - Levels of measurement - Measurement errors and types of errors - Reliability and validity in measurement
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Course Material
Week 12 - Theoretical
Ethical behavior and types of ethical violations in scientific research - Plagiarism and ways to avoid plagiarism.
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Course Material
Week 13 - Theoretical
Copyright and Creative Commons licenses - Citing and preparing bibliographies in scientific studies - Citation formats and APA
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Course Material
Week 14 - Theoretical
Preparation of scientific research reports - Data analysis and presentation of findings - Software used in data analysis (SPSS, etc.)
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
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026