The aim of this course is to examine the scientific research process (problem identification, data collection, data analysis and interpretation of results), to review certain scientific research methods (experimental method, descriptive method, etc.) and to find the research question necessary for students to conduct research on a particular topic. To learn the techniques of hypothesis building, conceptualization, measurement, data collection, data analysis, data evaluation/interpretation and report writing. In this course, the concept of ethics and ethical theories, research ethics and publication ethics, unethical behaviors will be emphasized. The most common research and publication ethics violations and prevention methods are to provide information and awareness about the ways to be followed in case of violation.

Science and basic concepts (fact, knowledge, absolute etc.), basic information about the history of science, the structure of scientific research, scientific methods and different views on these methods, problem, research model, universe and sample, data collection and data collection methods (quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques), data recording, analysis, interpretation and reporting.