Information Package / Course Catalogue
Research Techniques For Social Studies II
Course Code: SBE502
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

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)
Prof. Sultan BAYSAN
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.Ethics and Basic Principles of Publication-Ethical Behaviors in Publication Process and Ethical Violations
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Büyüköztürk, Ş., Çakmak, E. K., Akgün, Ö. E., Karadeniz, Ş., & Demirel, F. (2017). Bilimsel araştırma yöntemleri. Pegem Atıf İndeksi, 1-360.
2.Karasar, Niyazi, (1995). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri, 3A Araştırma Eğitim Danışmanlık, Ankara.
3.Muzaffer Üstdal diğ. (2004) Bilimsel Araştırma Kılavuzu, Projeden Makaleye, Eskişehir: Pelikan.
4.Ali Balcı (2004) Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yönetm, Teknik ve İlkeler, Ankara: PegemA.
5.Şener Büyüköztürk (2004) Sosyal Bilimler için Veri Analizi Ek Kitabı, İstatistik, Araştırma Deseni, SPSS Uygulamaları ve Yorum, Ankara: PegemA.
6.Ersin Güngördü (2002) Eğitim Fakülteleri için Coğrafyada İstatistik Metodları, Ankara: Nobel.
7.Durmuş Ekiz (2003) Eğitimde Araştırma Yöntem ve Metodlarına Giriş, Nitel, Nicel ve Eleştirel Kuram Metodolojileri, Ankara: Anı.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition, Characteristics, Nature, Historical Development, Scientific Paradigms of Science
Week 2 - Theoretical
Scientific Research and Scientific Research Processes - Research Methodology - Determining the Subject - Defining the Problem - Problem Selection, Purpose, Importance - Limitations
Week 3 - Theoretical
Qualitative-Quantitative Research Patterns
Week 4 - Theoretical
Measurement Tools Used in Scientific Research Processes
Week 5 - Theoretical
Data Collection Steps and Analysis of the Study
Week 6 - Theoretical
Universe - Sample, Research Problem and Validity and Reliability
Week 7 - Theoretical
Thesis, Article, Presentation and Publication Techniques
Week 8 - Theoretical
Thesis, Article, Presentation and Publication Techniques
Week 9 - Theoretical
Scientific Reporting and Using Resources
Week 10 - Theoretical
Basic knowledge of ethics and the importance and application of scientific ethics
Week 11 - Theoretical
Research and professional ethics; examples of the course
Week 12 - Theoretical
Evaluation of Legislation on Research and Publication Ethics
Week 13 - Theoretical
Scientific Research Ethics Committees
Week 14 - Theoretical
Preparing a Sample Scientific Research Study
Week 15 - Theoretical
Collecting the data of the case study and writing the report
Week 16 - Final Exam
Semester final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Final Examination1%100
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory144398
Assignment112416
Final Examination19211
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
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
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OÇ-1
4
4
OÇ-2
4
4
4
OÇ-3
4
OÇ-4
4
5
OÇ-5
5
5
OÇ-6
4
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026