Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
200400506102RESEARCH METHODSCompulsory363
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
To understand the basic concepts and terminology used in research methods, - To show a methodological approach to the problems faced by businesses, - To know every stage of the research process in detail, - To carry out a research project from beginning to end, - To use a package program needed in research and to understand and apply the necessary analysis, - Marketing The aim of the course is to be able to discuss the cases created to gain research skills and to gain the acquisitions that will enable them to make various suggestions.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Doç. Dr. Emrah Konuralp
Learning Outcomes
1Learning outcomes of the course, scientific research on business issues, problem solving, analytical thinking, effective and rational decision making.
2She/He can examine scientific concepts and ideas, interpret data, and develop solutions based on research.
3Bring scientific explanations and solutions to events and problems.
4Follows scientific methods and developments in her/His field.
Mode of Delivery
Daytime Class
Prerequisites and co-requisities
Non
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course Contents
Scientific research processes and techniques, a research project or a holistic approach to the solution of a problem, includes information and techniques about what all research and planning stages are.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Basic Concepts of Science and Research and Scientific Research Process
2Planning the Research: Determining the Problem, Goals and Hypotheses
3Research Designs: Exploratory, Descriptive and Causal Research
4Data Types, Secondary Data and Literature Review
5Qualitative Research and Data Collection Methods
6Quantitative (Quantitative) Research and Data Collection Methods
7Causality and Experimental Design
8Sampling Process and Methods
9Midterm
10Scaling and Scale Types
11Survey Form Design and Preparation of Research Questions
12Research Error, Validity-Reliability Concepts and Invalidity Sources
13Data Preparation and Analysis
14Interpretation of Results and Preparation of Research Report and Ethical Principles
Recommended or Required Reading
Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri -Sait Gürbüz-Seçkin Yayıncılık
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination170
Individual Study for Mid term Examination130
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination170
Individual Study for Final Examination130
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination111
Individual Study for Mid term Examination6530
Individual Study for Final Examination8756
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)88
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