Information Package / Course Catalogue
Scientific Research Methods I
Course Code: MÜZ501
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

The aim of this course is to teach what scientific research is, to examine scientific research practices in education, to study qualitative and quantitative research methods, and to teach qualitative and quantitative data analysis methods.

Course Content

Examining scientific research examples in music education, examining the functions of scientific research and examining qualitative and quantitative research methods.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Onur TOPOĞLU
Learning Outcomes
1.To have knowledge on fundamentals of scientific research
2.To know the importance of scientific research in social sciences
3.To know scientific research proccess
4.To know qualitative and quantitative research methods
5.To know qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Büyüköztürk, Ş. (2010) Data analysis handbook for social sciences: statistics, research design, SPSS applications and interpretation. 11th ed. Ankara: Pegem Akademi
2.Balcı, A.(2004). Research in Social Sciences. PegemA Yayıncılık, Ankara
3.Karasar, N.(2005).Scientific Research Method. Nobel yayınları, Ankara.
4.Büyüköztürk, Ş.(2004).Data Analysis Handbook. PegemA Yayıncılık, Ankara.
5.Ekiz, D.(2003). Introduction to Educational Research Methods. Anı Yayıncılık, Ankara
6.Kuş, E. (2005).Nicel - Qualitative Research Techniques. Anı Yayıncılık, Ankara
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Scheduling the term.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Definition of science, functions, basic qualities
Week 3 - Theoretical
Basic concepts of scientific research
Week 4 - Theoretical
Types of qualifications, stages of scientific research
Week 5 - Theoretical
Scientific research in education
Week 6 - Theoretical
Identifying the research problem
Week 7 - Theoretical
Purpose and importance of the research
Week 8 - Theoretical
Dependent and independent variables, determining hypothesis
Week 9 - Theoretical
Assumptions, limitations, definitions
Week 10 - Theoretical
Fundamentals of qualitative and quantitative research
Week 11 - Theoretical
Quantitative data collection methods
Week 12 - Theoretical
Qualitative data collection methods
Week 13 - Theoretical
Quantitative data analysis
Week 14 - Theoretical
Quantitative data analysis
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Rate1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Individual Work162032
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination111112
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026