Information Package / Course Catalogue
Research Methods and Ethics
Course Code: EÖD553
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

To know the concepts related to scientific research techniques and to be able to do their research in accordance with the scientific research process.

Course Content

Basic concepts; philosophy, knowledge, theory, epistemology, scientific method. The features that distinguish science from other ways of collecting information are the features of the scientific method. Universe and sample. Scientific research, stages of scientific research. Scientific research types, research proposal and plan. Scientific research process; problems and sub-problems, purpose, research questions, hypotheses, assumptions, limitations, definitions, related studies, data, data collection techniques, research method, statistical techniques, findings, conclusions and suggestions. Reporting the research.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Mehmet Taha ESER
Learning Outcomes
1.Knows the basic concepts of scientific research.
2.Knows the stages of scientific research process.
3.By creating a research problem, it uses scientific research techniques in the solution process of the problem.
4.Prepares a research proposal related to the field.
5.Knows the characteristics of the stages of the scientific research process.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Fraenkel, J. R. & Wallan, N. E. (2003). How to design and evaluate research in education. Mc Graw Hill.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Meeting, giving information, sharing resources
Week 2 - Theoretical
Philosophy, knowledge, epistemology, science, philosophy of science
Week 3 - Theoretical
Scientific method, features of scientific method, features that distinguish science from other ways of collecting information
Week 4 - Theoretical
Population, sample, scientific research, stages of scientific research
Week 5 - Theoretical
Types of scientific research
Week 6 - Theoretical
Scientific research process; problem and sub-problems
Week 7 - Theoretical
Purpose, research questions and hypotheses
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Mid-term exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Assumptions, limitations, definitions
Week 10 - Theoretical
Related studies, research method
Week 11 - Theoretical
Data collection tools / techniques
Week 12 - Theoretical
Analysis of data, statistical techniques
Week 13 - Theoretical
Findings, comments, conclusions and recommendations. Preparing the research report.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Research proposal / plan
Week 15 - Theoretical
Preperation for exam
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Assignment1617
Reading142028
Individual Work1606
Midterm Examination1617
Final Examination1617
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
5
5
3
3
5
5
3
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3
OÇ-2
5
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5
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3
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3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026