Information Package / Course Catalogue
Qualitative Research Methods
Course Code: İKYL528
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

The aim of this course is to provide students with fundamental knowledge about qualitative research and to explain the steps involved in the qualitative research process. In this regard, it is intended that students gain hands-on experience with the qualitative research process, analyze data according to qualitative research standards, and report their findings accordingly.

Course Content

Theoretical foundations of qualitative research; Types of qualitative research; Data collection in qualitative research; Data analysis in qualitative research.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.The student explains the fundamental concepts and theoretical foundations of qualitative research.
2.The student compares qualitative and quantitative research methods and distinguishes their differences.
3.The student describes the stages of the qualitative research process and selects an appropriate research design.
4.The student applies qualitative data collection and analysis techniques and interprets the data obtained.
5.The student reports and presents a qualitative research study in accordance with ethical principles.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Creswell, J. (2018). Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing Among Five Approaches. Siyasal Kitapevi.
2.Glesne, C. (2013). Introduction to Qualitative Research (Çev. Ed. Ali Ersoy, Pelin Yalçıoğlu). Anı Yayıncılık.
3.Neuman, W. L. (2024). Social Research Methods. Yayınodası: Ankara.
4.Patton, M. (2022). Qualitative Research & Evaluation Methods. Pegem Akademi: Ankara
5.Yıldırım, A. & Şimşek, H. (2016). Qualitative Research Methods for Social Sciences, Seçkin, Ankara.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Basic concepts in scientific research
Week 2 - Theoretical
Fundamental characteristics of qualitative research (What is qualitative research?)
Week 3 - Theoretical
Comparison of qualitative and quantitative research methods
Week 4 - Theoretical
The qualitative research process
Week 5 - Theoretical
Qualitative research designs
Week 6 - Theoretical
Qualitative research designs (continued)
Week 7 - Theoretical
Sampling in qualitative research
Week 8 - Theoretical
Data collection techniques in qualitative research
Week 9 - Theoretical
Data analysis in qualitative research
Week 10 - Theoretical
Introduction to qualitative data analysis software (Nvivo, MAXQDA, QDAminer)
Week 11 - Theoretical
Reliability and validity in qualitative research
Week 12 - Theoretical
Ethics in qualitative research
Week 13 - Theoretical
Presentation and reporting of data in qualitative research
Week 14 - Theoretical
Evaluation of qualitative research
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%20
Term Assignment1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Assignment115318
Term Project120323
Final Examination115116
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)127
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
2
2
2
3
2
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-3
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-4
2
2
2
2
2
OÇ-5
3
4
4
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026