Information Package / Course Catalogue
Scientific Research Techniques I
Course Code: RES500
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

Purpose of the Course: The aim of education is to teach the student what scientific research is, how it is planned, how it is implemented and results are achieved, reporting and publication ethics, so that the student can plan and carry out a research on his own.

Course Content

It includes activities such as becoming aware of the problems in the field of art, examining research methods related to the field (such as qualitative and quantitative research), and developing written and oral application skills.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Ahu Simla DEĞERLİ
Learning Outcomes
1.Knows the basic concepts in scientific research.
2.Explains the importance of scientific research.
3.Explains the stages of the scientific research process.
4.Conducts scientific research.
5.Reports the subject researched and presented regarding scientific research.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Tanrıöğen, A. (Ed.) (2011). Scientific research methods. Anı Publishing (2nd edition), Ankara.
2.Ekiz, D. (2007). Scientific research methods. Undergraduate, Istanbul
3.Kaptan, S. (2001). Scientific Research Methods, Ankara.
4.Karasar, N. (2000). Scientific research method. Nobel, Ankara.
5.Kuş, E. (2003). Quantitative and qualitative research techniques. Anı Publishing, Ankara.
6.Sümer,N.;Demirutku,K.;Özkan,T. (2005). Research Techniques. Istanbul: Morpa Culture Publications.
7.Yıldırım, A.; Şimşek, H. (2005). Qualitative Research Methods in Social Sciences (5th ed.). Ankara: Seçkin Publishing.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Meeting the students, explaining the purpose, importance, content and reference books of the course
Week 2 - Theoretical
Definition of science, its functions, basic qualities
Week 3 - Theoretical
Qualifications, types, stages of scientific research
Week 4 - Theoretical
The problem and purpose of the research; variables; hypothesis; importance of research
Week 5 - Theoretical
Assumptions, limitations, definitions
Week 6 - Theoretical
Qualitative and quantitative research and its characteristics
Week 7 - Theoretical
Survey model and types of research models
Week 8 - Theoretical
Midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical
Trial model and types of research models
Week 10 - Theoretical
Population and sample
Week 11 - Theoretical
Data collection tools (survey, observation, interview, tests) and their features
Week 12 - Theoretical
Preparing reports in science research
Week 13 - Theoretical
Ethical Issues Related to Scientific Publications
Week 14 - Theoretical
Ethical Issues Related to Scientific Publications
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1409126
Midterm Examination1011
Final Examination1011
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)128
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026