Information Package / Course Catalogue
Quantitative Research Methods
Course Code: GZ506
Course Type: Area Elective
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 have knowledge about the methods used in quantitative research in the field of social sciences where observations and measurements can be repeated and made objectively and statistical programs used in these methods.

Course Content

The methods used in quantitative research in the field of social sciences where observations and measurements can be repeated and made objectively and statistical programs used in these methods will be explained in this course.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to define the basic concepts of quantitative research
2.Compare quantitative and qualitative research paradigms
3.To be able to explain the basic assumptions and principles of quantitative research
4.Summarize the basic stages and steps of quantitative research
5.Interpret reliability and validity in quantitative research
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
Fundamental concepts
Week 2 - Theoretical
Quantitative research design
Week 3 - Theoretical
Reliability and validity
Week 4 - Theoretical
Measures of central tendency
Week 5 - Theoretical
Variability measures
Week 6 - Theoretical
Standard scores
Week 7 - Theoretical
t-test
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Variance analysis
Week 10 - Theoretical
Correlation
Week 11 - Theoretical
Simple and multiple regression
Week 12 - Theoretical
Factor analysis
Week 13 - Theoretical
Non-parametric tests
Week 14 - Theoretical
Common problems in quantitative research
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
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
OÇ-1
4
5
5
OÇ-2
4
5
5
OÇ-3
4
5
5
OÇ-4
4
5
5
OÇ-5
4
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026