Information Package / Course Catalogue
Scientific Research Techniques and Publication Ethics
Course Code: İFB501
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: 6
Objectives of the Course

This course aims to examine the objective scientific research process (problem determination, data collection, data analysis and interpretation of results), to observe the main scientific research methods (experimental method, description method etc.) and to find the research question (hypothesis), conceptualization, measurement, data collection, data analysis, data evaluation / interpretation and report writing techniques. This will emphasize the concept of ethics and ethical theories, research ethics and publishing ethics, and ethical behavior. The most common violations of research and publications and their methods of prevention are to give information and awareness about what is the way to be followed in case of violation detection.

Course Content

The course includes basic research concepts, scientific research process, determination of research topics, research design, sampling and sampling methods, data sources, data editing issues, examples of applying basic analysis techniques on the data set, and scientific publication and research ethics.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Hilal AKTAMIŞ
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to Explain the basic concepts related to scientific research.
2.To be able to define the research problem and hypothesis.
3.To be able to Explain the research methods and data collection tools.
4.To be able to analyse data.
5.To be able to explain reliability and validity concepts.
6.To be able to prepare a research report.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Karasar, N. (2003). Bilimsel araştırma Yöntemi. Nobel Yayın Dağıtım. Ankara.
2.Karasar, N. (2001). Araştırmalarda Rapor Hazırlama. Nobel Yayın Dağıtım. Ankara.
3.Büyüköztürk, Ş. (2004). Sosyal Bilimler İçin Veri Analizi El Kitabı. Pegema Yayıncılık. Ankara.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Basic concepts related to scientific research techniques
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Büyüköztürk, Ş. (2004). Sosyal Bilimler İçin Veri Analizi El Kitabı. Pegema Yayıncılık. Ankara.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Research problems in theses
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Büyüköztürk, Ş. (2004). Sosyal Bilimler İçin Veri Analizi El Kitabı. Pegema Yayıncılık. Ankara.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Writing Quotation and reference
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Büyüköztürk, Ş. (2004). Sosyal Bilimler İçin Veri Analizi El Kitabı. Pegema Yayıncılık. Ankara.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Introduction to qualitative quantitative research techniques
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Büyüköztürk, Ş. (2004). Sosyal Bilimler İçin Veri Analizi El Kitabı. Pegema Yayıncılık. Ankara.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Variation ways in research
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Büyüköztürk, Ş. (2004). Sosyal Bilimler İçin Veri Analizi El Kitabı. Pegema Yayıncılık. Ankara.
Week 6 - Theoretical
Sample: Choosing sample in quantitative and qualitative research techniques
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Büyüköztürk, Ş. (2004). Sosyal Bilimler İçin Veri Analizi El Kitabı. Pegema Yayıncılık. Ankara.
Week 7 - Theoretical
Quantitative research techniques: (Survey, experiment)
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Büyüköztürk, Ş. (2004). Sosyal Bilimler İçin Veri Analizi El Kitabı. Pegema Yayıncılık. Ankara.
Week 8 - Preparation Work
Büyüköztürk, Ş. (2004). Sosyal Bilimler İçin Veri Analizi El Kitabı. Pegema Yayıncılık. Ankara.
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Scale item types and writing items_ analysis of scale items (Midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical
the analysis of quantitative data_ introduction to SPSS applied statistics
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Büyüköztürk, Ş. (2004). Sosyal Bilimler İçin Veri Analizi El Kitabı. Pegema Yayıncılık. Ankara.
Week 10 - Theoretical
Qualitative research techniques: Interview method and the preparation of the interview protocol
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Büyüköztürk, Ş. (2004). Sosyal Bilimler İçin Veri Analizi El Kitabı. Pegema Yayıncılık. Ankara.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Observation: Attendant observation
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Büyüköztürk, Ş. (2004). Sosyal Bilimler İçin Veri Analizi El Kitabı. Pegema Yayıncılık. Ankara.
Week 12 - Theoretical
The analysis of qualitative data
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Büyüköztürk, Ş. (2004). Sosyal Bilimler İçin Veri Analizi El Kitabı. Pegema Yayıncılık. Ankara.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Educational research studies and research and publication ethics
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Büyüköztürk, Ş. (2004). Sosyal Bilimler İçin Veri Analizi El Kitabı. Pegema Yayıncılık. Ankara.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Educational research studies: Thesis and article study
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Büyüköztürk, Ş. (2004). Sosyal Bilimler İçin Veri Analizi El Kitabı. Pegema Yayıncılık. Ankara.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Assignment54020
Reading50525
Midterm Examination110212
Final Examination120323
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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