Information Package / Course Catalogue
Research Techniques For Social Studies I
Course Code: SBE501
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

The aim of this course is to teach the basic concepts, scientific writing and ethical rules related to scientific research methods.

Course Content

Introducing graduate students to the basic concepts related to scientific research methods, experiencing the process of preparing a scientific research proposal, application of studies with appropriate research methods and techniques, presenting the findings and results obtained with statistical data in accordance with scientific writing rules and ethical rules.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Adil Adnan ÖZTÜRK
Learning Outcomes
1.Universe study population, sampling, sample types and characteristics of the working group and used to explain situations
2.To know the rules of scientific ethics.
3.Write a research proposal
4.Understanding the characteristics of scientific knowledge
5.Scanning the literature and report
6.Understanding the importance of research and professional ethics, making inferences on examples
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Knowledge of basic concepts of research, scientific research and scientific research processes (Research methodology, topic determination, problem identification, problem selection, purpose, importance, limitations)
Week 1 - Preparation Work
BAYKARA, Tuncer, (1999). Tarih Araştırmaları ve Yazma Metodu, Akademi Kitabevi, İzmir. Büyüköztürk, Ş., Çakmak, E. K., Akgün, Ö. E., Karadeniz, Ş., & Demirel, F. (2017). Bilimsel araştırma yöntemleri. Pegem
Week 2 - Theoretical
Data and data types, scale types, measurement error and reliability, validity, data collection tools.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Data collection methods (survey, interview, observation, archival records)
Week 4 - Theoretical
Research Design
Week 5 - Theoretical
Conceptualization and Operating
Week 5 - Preparation Work
KARASAR, Niyazi, (1995). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri, 3A Araştırma Eğitim Danışmanlık, Ankara.
Week 6 - Theoretical
Documentation
Week 9 - Intermediate Exam
MIDTERM EXAM
Week 10 - Theoretical
Example Event-Sampling Methods
Week 11 - Theoretical
Poll (Survey Design (homework), sampling, pilot test, data is installed on the computer)
Week 11 - Preparation Work
ÖZÇELİK, İsmail, (2001). Tarih Araştırmalarında Yöntem ve Teknikler, İkinci Baskı, Gündüz Eğitim ve Yayıncılık, Ankara.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Survey, Data Cleaning, Analysis of the Results Report
Week 13 - Theoretical
Survey Projects
Week 13 - Preparation Work
TÜRKDOĞAN, Orhan, (1989). Bilimsel Değerlendirme ve Araştırma Metodolojisi, Araştırma İnceleme Dizisi, M.E.B. Yayınları: 869, İstanbul.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Basic knowledge of ethics and the importance and application of scientific ethics
Week 15 - Theoretical
Research and professional ethics. examples of the course
Week 16 - Final Exam
FİNAL EXAM
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Assignment1%10
Term Assignment1%10
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Assignment161132
Term Project93136
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination1819
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)128
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
OÇ-1
4
4
3
OÇ-2
3
4
OÇ-3
3
4
OÇ-4
4
3
OÇ-5
3
5
5
OÇ-6
5
4
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026