Information Package / Course Catalogue
Scientific Research Methods
Course Code: TAN536
Course Type: Area Elective
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

Definition of the basic concepts of research methods, browsing and discussion of the process of preparing scientific research.

Course Content

The scope and importance of research methods as a discipline Thinking, science, research concepts and types of research Phases of scientific research Systematic observation and analysis techniques Definition, classification, hypothesis testing, and theory The drafting of a research

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Eda Duygu İPEK
Learning Outcomes
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Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction of the program and determination of the rules related to the course
Week 2 - Theoretical
Science, Knowledge, Information Sources, Ways of Access to Information, Objectives of Science
Week 3 - Theoretical
Scientific Method, Scientific Research, Types of Scientific Research
Week 4 - Theoretical
Scientific Research Process (Problem, Purpose, Importance, Assumptions, Limitations, Definitions)
Week 5 - Theoretical
Scientific Research Process (Design, universe and sample)
Week 6 - Theoretical
Scientific Research Process (Design, universe and sample)
Week 7 - Intermediate Exam
midterm exam
Week 8 - Theoretical
Scientific Research Process (Data sources and Data collection ways)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Scientific Research Process (Data Analysis and Interpretation)
Week 10 - Theoretical
Scientific Research Process (Findings and Interpretation)
Week 11 - Theoretical
Scientific Research Process (Conclusion, Discussion and Suggestions)
Week 12 - Theoretical
Scientific Research Process (Conclusion, Discussion and Suggestions)
Week 13 - Theoretical
Reporting of Scientific Researches / Ethics in Scientific Researches
Week 14 - Theoretical
Reporting of Scientific Researches / Ethics in Scientific Researches
Week 15 - Theoretical
Reporting of Scientific Researches / Ethics in Scientific Researches
Week 16 - Final Exam
final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Assignment1415
Midterm Examination1112
Final Examination1011
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
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OÇ-2
4
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5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026