Information Package / Course Catalogue
Scientific Research Methods
Course Code: BYF646
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

This course aims to teach basic scientific research methods, the steps to perform a scientific research and to write a scientific report

Course Content

Basic scientific research methods, classification of sampling groups in experimental research, the steps to perform a scientific research, writing a scientific report

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Learn scientific research methods
2.To learn the sampling and data collection methods in research
3.To be able to make a reference search according to a chosen problem and suggest a hypothesis
4.Being able to make an apropriate research plan
5.Writing an appropriate scientific report
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Related scientific articles
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Description of research, types of research
Week 2 - Theoretical
How to make a scientific research
Week 3 - Theoretical
Basic concepts in research methods
Week 4 - Theoretical
Description of purpose, importance, hypothesis and restrictions suitable to the research subject
Week 5 - Theoretical
Making a reference search according to a chosen problem
Week 6 - Theoretical
Suggesting a hypothesis
Week 7 - Theoretical
Sampling methods in research
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Data collection methods in research
Week 10 - Theoretical
Literature search
Week 11 - Theoretical
Interpreting obtained results in research, efficient oral presentation methods
Week 12 - Theoretical
Search and documentation in report preparation
Week 13 - Theoretical
Description and properties of interpretation. Refinement of suggestions according to the results
Week 14 - Theoretical
Structure of a research report, sections to be found in a report, giving a cross reference
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Presentation1%2.5
Quiz1%2.5
Midterm Examination1%25
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory131239
Presentation 1202
Quiz1202
Midterm Examination1426
Final Examination1426
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)55
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026