Information Package / Course Catalogue
Qualitative Research Techniques
Course Code: İFB622
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

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

Course Content

Transformation of paradigm in the social sciences Comparison of quantitative and qualitative research methods Qualitative research designs: Ethnography, phenomenology, case studies, action research, grounded theory. Qualitative data collection techniques: interview, observation, document analysis Ethical measures Ways to ensure the reliability and validity Types of qualitative data analysis Examination journals and articles in qualitative research designs Research design, proposal preparation, implementation, reporting and presenting

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Semantic knowledge of the basic concepts related qualitative research techniques
2.To be able to interpret change of research tradition in terms of positivism and post-positivist paradigms.
3.To be able to explain the transformation of research tradition and change of scientific paradigm.
4.To be able to comprehend the role and the importance of qualitative research in the tradition of scientific research.
5.To be able to compare qualitative and quantitative research techniques based on specific criteria.
6.To be able to explain the properties of qualitative research designs
7.To be able to discuss the role of researchers in the research process.
8.To be able to understand principles and types of sample selection in qualitative research.
9.To be able to understand the basic principles of qualitative research methods.
10.To be able to sort ethical measures in a qualitative research.
11.To be able to apply on qualitative research techniques in an appropriate sample.
12.To be able to comprehend the ways to ensure the reliability and validity of the tools used qualitative research.
13.To be able to analyze qualitative data.
14.To be able to report a research implemented in qualitative design.
15.To enjoy reading studies in qualitative research designs.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Campoy, R. (2005). Case Study Analysis in the Classroom, Sage Publications.
2.Flick, U. (2002). An Introduction to Qualitative Research, Cromwell Pres Limited.
3.Hatch, J. A. (2002). Doing Qualitative Research in Education Settings. State University of ew York Press.
4.Kümbetoğlu, B. (2005). Sosyolojide ve Antropolojide Niteliksel Yöntem ve Araştırma, Bağlam.
5.Maxwell, A. J. (1996). Qualitative Research Design, Sage Publications.
6.May, T. (2002). Qualitative Research in Action, Sage Publications.
7.Silverman, D. (1993). Interpreting Qualitative Data, Sage Publication.
8.Şimşek, H.; Yıldırım, A. (1999). Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Seçkin Yayıncılık.
9.Weinberg, D. (2002). Qualitative Research Methods, Blackwell Publications Ltd.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to the course: general principles of the course, the importance of the course, to notify students about goals, content, process, assessment, to disclosure of executive roles of stundent and the facilitator.
Week 2 - Theoretical
The historical origins of the paradigm of qualitative and quantitative research
Week 3 - Theoretical
Qualitative research approach: features, basic principles, the role of researcher
Week 4 - Theoretical
Qualitative research approach: generalization issue, validity and reliability methods
Week 5 - Theoretical
General research ethics and ethics in qualitative research
Week 6 - Theoretical
Ethnography and phenomenology
Week 7 - Theoretical
Interview as a qualitative research technique: features, types and principles
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Investigation of samples of qualitative research
Week 8 - Theoretical
Field study: The Interview
Week 8 - Preparation Work
Preparation of interview questions
Week 9 - Theoretical
Observation as a qualitative research technique: features, types and principles
Week 10 - Theoretical
Case study as a qualitative research technique: features, types and principles
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Investigation of studies used observation technique
Week 11 - Theoretical
Document analysis as a qualitative research technique: features, types and principles
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Investigation of studies used case study technique
Week 12 - Theoretical
Qualitative data analysis
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Investigation of studies used document analyses technique
Week 13 - Theoretical
Reporting and presentation
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Investigation of samples of qualitative research
Week 14 - Theoretical
Completion of the qualitative research
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory130339
Assignment2048
Individual Work130565
Midterm Examination140444
Final Examination140444
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)200
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026