Information Package / Course Catalogue
Scientific Research Methods
Course Code: UTB524
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: 5
Objectives of the Course

Students acquire the basic theoretical knowledge about research methods and techniques and transfer of this knowledge into practice is intended to.

Course Content

Science and basic concepts (phenomenon, information, absolute, true, false, universal knowledge, etc.) basic information about science history, structure of scientific research, scientific methods and different approaches, problem, research design, sampling, data collection, and data collection methods (both quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques, data recording, analysis, interpretation and reporting.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Birgül CAMBAZOĞLU
Learning Outcomes
1.The results of the research in accordance with the rules to report them
2.the subject properties make it suitable in terms of scientific
3.Learn and apply data collection methods.
4.To learn the details of literature review.
5.To be able to learn research steps and develop suggestions according to the results of the research.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Babbie, Earl, The Practice of Social Research, 11th edition, Thomson
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition of research, types of research
Week 2 - Theoretical
How Scientific Research Is Done?
Week 3 - Theoretical
Knowledge of basic concepts of research techniques
Week 4 - Theoretical
Research appropriate to the topic, purpose, importance, assumptions, limitations, and definitions to write.
Week 5 - Theoretical
The problem of choice related to scanning to be able to do
Week 6 - Theoretical
Knowledge of sampling methods
Week 7 - Theoretical
Knowledge of sampling methods
Week 8 - Theoretical
Knowledge of data collection methods
Week 9 - Theoretical
Knowledge of data collection methods
Week 10 - Theoretical
Research and interpret its findings.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Research and documentation in the preparation of the report.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Literature Review.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Comment: definition and characteristics.
Week 14 - Theoretical
According to the research results to develop recommendations
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1403070
Midterm Examination110212
Final Examination140343
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
OÇ-1
OÇ-2
4
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
OÇ-3
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026