Information Package / Course Catalogue
Research Methods
Course Code: STU501
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

In this course, postgraduate students will become acquainted with social research methodologies.

Course Content

Key features of scientific research, importance of theory in research and especially the problems which are experienced within the studies of tourism field will be discussed.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Tuğrul AYYILDIZ
Learning Outcomes
1. He / she evaluates the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Oral and Dental Health with a critical approach.
2. It communicates effectively with patients, relatives, physicians and other health professionals.
3. The profession acquires moral consciousness, fits the scientific and ethical rules in the process of collecting, interpreting, and announcing the results of the profession.
4.To gain awareness of the necessity of gaining new knowledge and skills throughout life
5.Recognize the need to acquire new knowledge and skills throughout life
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Böke,K. (2009)Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri, Alfa Yayınları, İstanbul.
2.Vaus, D.A.(1996)Surveys in Social Research , Allen and Unwin Pity Ltd., Australia.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
What is ethics? What is the study of ethics? How are they used?
Week 2 - Theoretical
Introduction to the scientific method and basic concepts
Week 3 - Theoretical
Methodical approach in research
Week 4 - Theoretical
Phases of research methods, steps, methods, strategies
Week 5 - Theoretical
Reliability in the research
Week 6 - Theoretical
Validity in research
Week 7 - Theoretical
The basic concepts of sampling theorem, factors requiring sampling
Week 8 - Theoretical
The survey method, the general structure of the survey method, the types
Week 9 - Theoretical
The survey method, the general structure of the survey method, the types
Week 10 - Theoretical
Investigating depth interview
Week 11 - Theoretical
Investigating technique of observation
Week 12 - Theoretical
Ethnography
Week 13 - Theoretical
Making research report
Week 14 - Theoretical
Review of a Sample Research Article
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1453112
Assignment43012
Term Project1718
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination1819
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
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
PÇ-11
OÇ-1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
5
3
3
OÇ-3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-5
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026