Information Package / Course Catalogue
Scientific Research Techniques
Course Code: FR503
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

The critical importance of the scientific research process lies in the identification and implementation of the steps necessary for the in-depth study of a topic in the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. The weekly lesson plan consists of various stages of this process.

Course Content

The basic elements include initially defining the topic, gathering relevant information and formulating hypotheses. This is followed by selecting appropriate methods to test these hypotheses, conducting experimental studies and analysing the results. The results of the research are translated into a scientific publication, which is sent to the relevant journals in order to share the knowledge and make it available for the scientific community to evaluate. The publications are revised and finally the publication stages are organised. Successful completion of this course helps students to develop scientific research skills and contribute to scientific knowledge.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Gül Öznur KARABIÇAK
Learning Outcomes
1.Knows the concept and stages of research, determines the type of research according to the purpose of the research
2.Plans and reports scientific research, defines the concepts of research and publication ethics, the responsibilities of the researcher to ensure that a research is ethically valid and reliable.
3.Define the ethical requirements related to the research subject (human / animal) in clinical trials, non-interventional clinical trials and animal experiments, know and apply the requirements to be considered in the research project application files in line with the working discipline of the research ethics committees that evaluate the researches ethically (especially the issue of informed consent)
4.Will be able to know national and international ethical regulations related to research ethics and publication ethics, and will be able to fulfil the requirements of publication ethics in the process of transforming research into publication.
5.Knows sampling methods and how to determine the appropriate sample size, knows the sources of error in research and prevention methods
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Özdamar Kazım. Modern Scientific Research Methods, Ankara 2013
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to health research and basic concepts, Universe, sample, dependent and independent variable, etc. definitions, Data types, Data collection methods
Week 2 - Theoretical
Research planning and stages Determination of the research topic, determination of hypotheses, literature review, determination of appropriate statistical method, interpretation and reporting of results
Week 3 - Theoretical
Research planning and stages Determination of the research topic, determination of hypotheses, literature review, determination of appropriate statistical method, interpretation and reporting of results
Week 4 - Theoretical
Sources of error in research and prevention methods - Sources of bias and bias, prevention of bias (randomness, blinding, use of control group, etc.) - Measurement errors (random, systematic, proportional error)
Week 5 - Theoretical
Preparation of scientific research plan/proposal - Reporting of scientific studies and frequently used checklists (CONSORT, PRISMA, etc.)
Week 6 - Theoretical
Preparation of scientific research plan/proposal - Reporting of scientific studies and frequently used checklists (CONSORT, PRISMA, etc.)
Week 7 - Theoretical
Points to be considered in writing and analysing scientific articles (MIDTERM EXAM)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Points to be considered in writing and analysing scientific articles
Week 9 - Theoretical
Ethical issues in research; Lab studies, animal experiments, field research / epidemiological studies, basic ethical issues in clinical research (interventional and non-interventional)
Week 10 - Theoretical
Ethical issues in research; Lab studies, animal experiments, field research / epidemiological studies, basic ethical issues in clinical research (interventional and non-interventional)
Week 11 - Theoretical
Informed consent, researcher-volunteer (healthy/patient) relationship, research volunteers, volunteer selection, rights, incompetent (vulnerable/traumatised) volunteers
Week 12 - Theoretical
Scientific misconduct, Violations of publication ethics, Authorship rights issues, Biased publication (conflict of interest), Editorial ethics
Week 13 - Theoretical
Evaluation of legal legislation and ethical codes related to research and publication ethics in our country.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Evaluation of legal legislation and ethical codes related to research and publication ethics in the world.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Midterm Examination1011
Final Examination1011
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)44
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
4
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2
1
5
1
4
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3
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3
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026