Information Package / Course Catalogue
Qualitative Research Methods
Course Code: İHH634
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: 4
Objectives of the Course

At the end of this course students will be able to offer a scientific research design in accordance with qualitative research techniques execution, conclude, report.

Course Content

Qualitative research designs: Ethnography, Phenomenology, grounded theory, action research, case study. Qualitative data collection techniques: Interviews, observation, document analysis Ethics measures Validity and reliability of supply routes Types of qualitative data analysis Qualitative analysis of peer-reviewed journals and publishes research articles in Survey design, proposal preparation, realization, reporting according to data and presentation

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to describe the properties of qualitative research patterns
2.To be able to understand the basic principles of qualitative research methods
3.To be able to say qualitative research techniques
4.To be able to apply an appropriate qualitative research techniques on a sample
5.To be able to do a qualitative research
Recommended or Required Reading
1.May, T. (2002). Qualitative Research in Action, Sage Publications.
2.Campoy, R. (2005). Case Study Analysis in the Classroom, Sage Publications.
3.Flick, U. (2002). An Introduction to Qualitative Research, Cromwell Pres Limited.
4.Debus, M. (2003) Odak Grup Araştırmalarında Mükemmellik İçin El Kitabı (Çev:) H. Harmancı, Marmara Sağlık Eğitim Araştırma Vakfı Yayın NO:2
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Qualitative research approach: properties, basic principles, the role of the researcher
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Literature review
Week 2 - Theoretical
Qualitative research approach: providing methods of generalization issue, validity and reliability
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Literature review
Week 3 - Theoretical
Research Ethics research ethics in General and qualitative
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Literature review
Week 4 - Theoretical
Qualitative field work preparation
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Literature review
Week 5 - Theoretical
As a technical interview: properties, types, principles
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Literature review
Week 6 - Theoretical
In-depth interviews and focus groups
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Literature review
Week 7 - Theoretical
Preparation of Focus Group Research
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Literature review
Week 8 - Theoretical
Preparation of Focus Group Research (Midterm exam)
Week 8 - Preparation Work
Literature review
Week 9 - Theoretical
As a technical observation: features, types, principles
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Literature review
Week 10 - Theoretical
In qualitative research, data analysis, reporting and presentation
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Literature review
Week 11 - Theoretical
Examination of sample applications: Domestic Violence Against Women Survey
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Literature review
Week 12 - Theoretical
Examination of the sample application: Turkey Migration and Internally Displaced Population Survey
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Literature review
Week 13 - Theoretical
Examination of the sample application: TNSA Review of Qualitative Dimension
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Literature review
Week 14 - Theoretical
Presentation
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Literature review
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Presentation1%15
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%10
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Presentation 114216
Midterm Examination115116
Final Examination124226
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026