Information Package / Course Catalogue
Scientific Research Methods
Course Code: IFC505
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

The aim of this course is to teach students the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct scientific research.

Course Content

The basic concepts on scientific research, research methods, the instruments for collecting data, analysis of data, literature review, problem solving, validity and reliability in the research, basic statistics, writing a research report.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To explain the basic concepts related to the research.
2.To construct research problem and hypothesis.
3.To explain the research methods and the instruments for collecting data.
4.To explain how to analyze the data.
5.To prepare a scientific research report.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Cohen, L., Manion, L., & Morrison, K. (2013). Research methods in education. Routledge.
2.Karasar, N. (1999). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi. Ankara: Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.
3.Şener, B., Çakmak, E. K., Akgün, Ö. E. ve Karadeniz Şirin ve Demirel, F. (2013). Bilimsel araştırma yöntemleri. Ankara: Pegem Akademi Yayınları.
4.Taylor, S. J., Bogdan, R., & DeVault, M. (2015). Introduction to qualitative research methods: A guidebook and resource. John Wiley & Sons.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Information sources related to reality: Experience, reasoning, research
Week 2 - Theoretical
Basic assumption and nature of science
Week 3 - Theoretical
Quantitative and qualitative approaches
Week 4 - Theoretical
Quantitative research methods: Survey, experimental designs
Week 5 - Theoretical
Qualitative research methods: Etnography, phenomenology, case study, grounded theory
Week 6 - Theoretical
Developmental research, historical research, action research
Week 7 - Theoretical
Data gathering techniques: Questionnaire, observation, interview, document analysis
Week 8 - Theoretical
Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Population, sample, sampling: Probability sampling, purposeful sampling
Week 10 - Theoretical
Quality in educational research: Validity, reliability, objectivity, generalizability
Week 11 - Theoretical
Ethics in scientific research
Week 12 - Theoretical
Writing research problem
Week 13 - Theoretical
Literature review and citation
Week 14 - Theoretical
Quantitative data analysis
Week 15 - Theoretical
Quantitative data analysis
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 - Theory140342
Assignment140228
Term Project20714
Individual Work140228
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1617
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
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
OÇ-1
5
5
4
OÇ-2
5
5
5
OÇ-3
5
5
5
OÇ-4
4
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026