Information Package / Course Catalogue
Scientific Research Techniques
Course Code: UTFY500
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 ensure that students have basic knowledge about science and the philosophy of science, to design, conduct, and report a scientific study (article, paper, report, book), to acquire the basic logic of qualitative and quantitative research methods, and to instill a questioning and investigative way of thinking.

Course Content

The basic processes and methods to be followed in conducting a scientific research

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Bilge DOĞANLI
Learning Outcomes
1.Understands the stages of the scientific method, types of research, and the processes of establishing hypotheses and defining problems.
2.Can correctly apply research question formulation, method selection, universe and sample determination and data collection techniques.
3.Applies techniques such as surveys, interviews, observations, document analysis, and uses basic statistical and content analysis methods.
4.Recognizes unethical practices such as plagiarism, data fabrication, manipulation, etc., and plans his/her research according to ethical standards.
5.Prepares reports in accordance with scientific writing rules such as APA/Chicago; can convey findings verbally and visually.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Coşkun,R. Altunışık, R. Yıldırım, E. (2020). Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri: SPSS Uygulamalı, 10. Baskı, Sakarya Kitabevi.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction: Philosophy of Science, Knowledge and Scientific Information
Week 2 - Theoretical
Identifying Research Problems
Week 3 - Theoretical
Critical Literature Review
Week 4 - Theoretical
Formulating Research Questions and Hypotheses
Week 5 - Theoretical
Determining the Research Strategy
Week 6 - Theoretical
Compilation of Secondary Data for Research
Week 7 - Theoretical
Research Universe and Sampling
Week 8 - Theoretical
Compilation of Secondary Data for Research
Week 9 - Theoretical
Compiling Primary Data for Research: Surveys
Week 10 - Theoretical
Measurement and Scales in Research
Week 11 - Theoretical
Basic Data Analysis Methods
Week 12 - Theoretical
Reporting: Content of the Research Report
Week 13 - Theoretical
Reporting: Form Requirements for the Research Report
Week 14 - Theoretical
Conclusion: Tips for a Successful Scientific Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141356
Midterm Examination130131
Final Examination136137
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)124
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
2
2
5
3
3
OÇ-2
2
2
5
3
4
OÇ-3
2
3
5
3
3
OÇ-4
2
1
5
3
4
OÇ-5
1
1
4
2
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026