Information Package / Course Catalogue
Quantitative Research Methods
Course Code: GAST590
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

This course aims to teach students simple and advanced analysis techniques used in quantitative research methods through statistical programs.

Course Content

Concepts related to statistics Simple analysis techniques Advanced analysis techniques Entering data

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Berrin GÜZEL
Learning Outcomes
1.Master the general terms used in quantitative research methods
2.Learn to collect data from the correct sample
3.Learn to collect data with quantitative research methods
4.Learn to measure the relationship and differences between variables
5.Learn to report data academically
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Textbooks, supplementary books and periodicals
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Practice
Introduction to research methods
Week 2 - Theoretical
Evaluation of differences between qualitative and quantitative research methods
Week 3 - Theoretical
Introduction of concepts
Week 4 - Theoretical
Measurement and scales
Week 5 - Theoretical
Sample and sample types
Week 6 - Theoretical
Data collection techniques
Week 7 - Theoretical
Measures of central tendency
Week 8 - Theoretical
Factor analysis
Week 9 - Theoretical
Difference tests (normal distribution, non-normal distribution)
Week 10 - Theoretical
Correlation and regression analyses
Week 11 - Theoretical
Installation of package programs and data entry
Week 12 - Theoretical
Data analysis
Week 13 - Theoretical
Data analysis
Week 14 - Theoretical
Reporting of data
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143384
Midterm Examination115217
Final Examination115318
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)119
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
3
3
4
5
OÇ-2
5
3
5
5
OÇ-3
5
5
5
3
OÇ-4
3
5
4
3
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026