Information Package / Course Catalogue
Research Methods and Techniques I
Course Code: KGTM425
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
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

To comprehend the basic rules and contents of a scientific research.

Course Content

Basic information about the issues to be considered in a scientific research is given.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Learns the concept of research.
2.Understands the basic elements of a scientific research.
3.Applies the basic principles required for a scientific research.
4.Being able to say different views about scientific methods
5.To be able to express the difference between quantitative and qualitative research methods
6.To be able to evaluate data collection tools according to validity and reliability criteria
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Sources ARIKAN, RAUF. (2013). Research Methods and Techniques, Ankara: Nobel Publishing, 2nd Edition
2.Arseven, A.D. (1993). Field research method. Ankara.
3.Aziz, A. (1994). Research methods, techniques and communication. (Extended 2nd edition). Ankara: Turhan bookstore.
4.Professor Dr. Nurhan Atasoy; Professor Dr. Melih Boydak et al. Science Ethics. Istanbul: Istanbul University Pub., 2011
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Human, Science and Knowledge
Week 2 - Theoretical
Types of science
Week 3 - Theoretical
The features of science
Week 4 - Theoretical
Some Scientific Concepts: Cases- Event- Principles and Laws- Hypotheses- Theories (theory)
Week 5 - Theoretical
Ways to Get Information
Week 6 - Theoretical
Scientific Approach
Week 7 - Theoretical
Scientific Approach
Week 8 - Theoretical
Models and Theories (Theories)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Models and Theories (Theories)
Week 10 - Theoretical
What is Research? What does the research process consist of?
Week 11 - Theoretical
Research types
Week 12 - Theoretical
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND PARADIGMS: Paradigm- Positivism- Empiricism- Post-Positivism
Week 13 - Theoretical
Modernism-Post Modernism
Week 14 - Theoretical
QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH APPROACH AND STEPS
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141128
Midterm Examination1336
Final Examination18816
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
OÇ-1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-5
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-6
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026