Information Package / Course Catalogue
Scientific Research Methods and Techniques
Course Code: PDR501
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

To be able to prepare the research proposal, to collect data in accordance with the aims and types of the research, to gain the ability to report the collected data.

Course Content

Research Techniques course; is a course that provides the basic concepts of research, research proposal, methods and techniques, collecting data suitable for research types, processing and analyzing and interpreting data, writing reports and taking a scientific approach to solving the problems encountered.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Mehmet Taha ESER
Learning Outcomes
1.Knows the basic concepts of the research.
2.Prepares research proposal
3.Selects the appropriate research method and technique.
4.Analyzes data according to purpose
5.Writes the research report in accordance with the rules.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Karasar, N. (1999). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi. Kavramlar, ilkeler ve teknikler (9.baskı). Ankara:Nobel Yayın Dağıtım.
2.Gay, L. R. and Airasian, D. (2000). Educational Research Competencies for Analysis and Application. 6th Edition. New Jersey: Prontice- Hall, inc.
3.Özdamar, N. (2003). Modern Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri. Eskişehir: Kaan Kitapevi.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Basic concepts of research (Science, scientific method)
Week 2 - Theoretical
Research (Definition, types, stages)
Week 3 - Practice
Preparing a research proposal
Week 4 - Practice
Preparing a research proposal
Week 5 - Practice
Preparing a research proposal
Week 6 - Practice
Preparing a research proposal
Week 7 - Practice
Preparing a research proposal
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical
Method (Research model and types)
Week 10 - Practice
Collection of data (Definition, types and sources)
Week 11 - Theoretical
Data collection techniques (Observation, questionnaire, interview, documentary screening)
Week 12 - Theoretical
Technical characteristics of the measurement tools
Week 13 - Practice
Processing, solution and interpretation of data
Week 14 - Theoretical
Summary, judgment and suggestions and report writing
Week 15 - Theoretical
general evaluation
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%30
Project2%30
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory71114
Lecture - Practice76256
Project216032
Midterm Examination1808
Final Examination115015
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026