Information Package / Course Catalogue
Scientific Research Techniques
Course Code: MİÇ508
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

It is aimed that the student will master scientific research techniques and methods in the field of social sciences in the context of the relationship between new research methods and technology that progress and update depending on technological developments.

Course Content

To handle new research methods in collaboration and mediation that differ from traditional research methods, to use them by combining them with conventional contents and tools, and to put them into practice.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Behiç Alp AYTEKİN
Learning Outcomes
1.Understanding of Research Methods and Technology Collaboration
2.To be able to distinguish the method and methodological contributions of technology to the research universe.
3.Ability to apply new methods, tools and technologies on the research problem
4.Ability to transfer academic processes to technological infrastructure in the context of creating digital personas
5.Ability to carry out research, thesis and publication processes in the context of technology
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Toplumsal Araştırma Yöntemleri Cilt 1 ve 2, W. Lawrence Neuman, Yayın Odası, 2006.
2.Yeni Medya Çalışmalarında Araştırma Yöntem ve Teknikleri, Mutlu Binark, Ayrıntı Yayınları, 2014
3.Studying and Researching with Social Media, Megan Poore, 2014, Sage Publishing
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Fundamentals. Introduction to Science and Research Concepts
Week 2 - Theoretical
Dimensions of Research: Theory and Research
Week 3 - Theoretical
Meanings of the Methodology • Positivist Social Science • Interpretative Social Science Critical Social Science • Feminist and Postmodern Research Literature Review and Ethical Concerns
Week 4 - Theoretical
Planning and Preparation Qualitative and Quantitative Research Designs
Week 5 - Theoretical
Quantitative Data Collection and Analysis • Experimental Research • Screening Research • Unresponsive Research and Secondary Analysis • Analysis of Quantitative Data
Week 6 - Theoretical
Qualitative Data Collection and Analysis • Field Research • Historical Comparative Research • Qualitative Data Analysis • Communicating with Others
Week 7 - Theoretical
Research Universe, Sample Selection, Method Selection and Outline Preparation
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
MIDTERM: Conducting a Qualitative Preliminary Field Study
Week 9 - Theoretical
Using Traditional Methods and Techniques Together with Technology Technological Approaches in Research Management New Methodologies
Week 10 - Theoretical
Positivist Approach in Social Sciences Research and Human-Computer Interaction 1 • Methods and Techniques in User Research • Biometric Data Research
Week 11 - Theoretical
Positivist Approach and Human-Computer Interaction in Social Sciences Research 2 • User Studies • Design Thinking Methodology
Week 12 - Theoretical
Positivist Approach and Human-Computer Interaction in Social Sciences Research 3 Biyometrik Veri Araştırmaları Alanı • Eye-Tracking • Galvanic Skin Response • Face Recognation • ECG • EEG
Week 13 - Theoretical
Planning and Preparation of Fieldwork
Week 14 - Theoretical
Definition of Research Project, Pre-Tests and Analysis of Findings
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory152375
Term Project28220
Midterm Examination114115
Final Examination114115
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-3
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026