Information Package / Course Catalogue
Scientific Research Methods
Course Code: VPT692
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

Scientific research processes, definition of research problem, research hypothesis, literature review, sample selection, data collection, analysis and presentation will be discussed.

Course Content

Scientific research processes, definition of research problem, research hypothesis, literature review, sample selection, data collection, analysis and presentation will be discussed.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Erkmen Tuğrul EPİKMEN
Prof. Recai TUNCA
Learning Outcomes
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Recommended or Required Reading
1.Scientific Research Methods and Research Ethics
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Basic concepts of scientific research process I
Week 2 - Theoretical
Basic concepts of scientific research process II
Week 3 - Theoretical
Literature search I
Week 4 - Theoretical
Literature search II
Week 5 - Theoretical
Defining the problem I
Week 6 - Theoretical
Defining the problem II
Week 7 - Theoretical
Research models, Midterm
Week 8 - Theoretical
Research models
Week 9 - Theoretical
Data collection I
Week 10 - Theoretical
Data collection II
Week 11 - Theoretical
Data analysis I
Week 12 - Theoretical
Data analysis II
Week 13 - Theoretical
Data presentation I
Week 14 - Theoretical
Data presentation II
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Individual Work1022
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026