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FACULTY of ECONOMICS and ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES / DEPARTMENT of MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

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FACULTY of ECONOMICS and ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES / DEPARTMENT of MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS /
Katalog Ana Sayfa
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YBS2017Research Methods3+0+0ECTS:5
Year / SemesterFall Semester
Level of CourseFirst Cycle
Status Elective
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of Delivery
Contact Hours14 weeks - 3 hours of lectures per week
LecturerDr. Öğr. Üyesi Merve YILDIZ
Co-Lecturer
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
The aim of this course is to teach the basic concepts, principles and methods of scientific research and to develop the ability to apply them.
 
Learning OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
LO - 1 : To be able to explain basic concepts related to scientific research4,7,8,10
LO - 2 : To be able to choose the appropriate method for solving a problem4,7,8,10
LO - 3 : To be able to apply the stages of the research process4,7,8,10
LO - 4 : To prepare a scientific research proposal4,7,8,10
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), LO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Science, Scientific Method, Research Process
 Week 2Ethics in Scientific Research
 Week 3Defining the Research Problem
 Week 4Literature Review
 Week 5Sampling Methods
 Week 6Data Collection Tools
 Week 7Validity and Reliability
 Week 8Research Methods: Quantitative, Qualitative, Mixed
 Week 9MIDTERM EXAM
 Week 10Survey Research
 Week 11Correlational Research
 Week 12Causal Comparison Research
 Week 13Experimental Research
 Week 14Qualitative Research
 Week 15Qualitative Research
 Week 16FINAL EXAM
 
Textbook / Material
 
Recommended Reading
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 50
End-of-term exam 16 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term