SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
70413METOZ-MIS0112	Research Methods and Techniques	0	Spring	3	0	3	6

Course Type :	Departmental Elective
Cycle:	Master TQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Second Cycle EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction:	Turkish
Prerequisities and Co-requisities:	N/A
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Name of Coordinator:	Profesör Dr. EMİNE ESRA KASAPBAŞI
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı:	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi NESLİHAN BALCI VAROL Profesör Dr. MUAMMER MUSTAFA ERDOĞDU Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ÖZGÜR BURÇAK GÜRSOY YENİLMEZ
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SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives:

This course introduces basic phases of scientific research and different research designs. It aims to teach how to formulate a scientific research question and conduct literature review. The students are expected to learn sampling, measurement and scaling techniques, and data collection and analysis. The last aim of the course is equip students with the knowledge and abilities to prepare a reseach report in accordance with the scientific ethical codes.

Course Content:

This course covers research methods in social sciences. It first introduces theoretical aspects of scientific research, phases of conducting a research and different research designs. Then, the topics of sampling, measurement, scaling and data collection techniques are discussed. It follows with different quantitative and qualitative research designs and data analysis. Descriptive analysis, hypothesis testing, regression, content analysis and case study will be introduced. Scientific research ethics and writing a research report are the last topics to be covered in this course.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:



Knowledge *(Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)*
1) Students grasp the difference between scientific research and other knowledge forms.
2) Students learn the whole research process starting from proposing a research question to data collection, data analysis and reporting.
Skills *(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)*
1) Students are able to interpret the research results and write a scientific report.
2) Students are able to make sampling, measurement and scaling, develop scientific hypothesis, collect and analyze data.
Competences *(Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)*
1) Students acquire the ability to conduct a scientific research from beginning to end on their own.
2) Students acquire the skill to share and present the process and results of their own research project.

Weekly Course Schedule

Week	Subject	Materials Sharing *
		Related Preparation	Further Study
1)	Introduction of the Course
2)	Theoretical foundations of scientific research
3)	Scientific research process
4)	Scientific research designs
5)	Sampling techniques
6)	Measarument and scaling
7)	Data collection techniques
8)	MIDTERM
9)	Quantitative research design and data analysis - I
10)	Quantitative research design and data analysis-II
11)	Qualitative research design and data analysis-I
12)	Qualitative research design and data analysis-II
13)	Scientific research ethics
14)	Research report writing
15)	General Discussion

*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

DERS ÖĞRENME ÇIKTILARI - PROGRAM ÖĞRENME ÇIKTILARI İLİŞKİSİ

Contribution of The Course Unit To The Programme Learning Outcomes

Ders Öğrenme Çıktıları (DÖÇ)	1	3	2	4	5	6
Program Öğrenme Çıktıları (PÖÇ)
1) Develops analyzing problems, solving them and managing the conflicts competence in the expert level.
1) He/she gains the ability to produce innovative projects related to the field.
1) Be able to collect, interpret and analyze the data obtained from research in the field of communication.
1) He/she can interpret an artwork aesthetically.
1) To be able to inform the persons and institutions in the field of communication, and to express their opinions and solutions by supporting them with qualitative and quantitative data.
1) Will be able to examine the concepts and theories in semiotics and communication with scientific methods.
2) To be able to express himself / herself clearly, clearly and effectively conduct scientific research in the field and act ethically in the interpretation and dissemination of the results of this research.
2) Students will be able to inform the individuals and institutions in the field of communication and convey their opinions and solutions by supporting them in written and oral form with qualitative and quantitative data.
2) The students can perform the production of visual and / or auditory arts which he / she is interested in effectively using euphorology.
2) Participates as a team member in the environments that require the solving of the conflicts and acts as a leader when necessary.
2) He/she can interpret a work in a critical context aesthetically
2) Finds solutions to problems by using theoretical and practical information
3) He / she can design a communication design project, conduct research related to his / her subject and make a report and present his / her work.
3) He/She has aesthetic knowledge and sense.
3) Evaluates the norms and standards present in the works in which s/he takes responsibility in a critical point of view, develops innovative and entrepreneurial ideas.
3) He/she improvements an aesthetic perspective in the light of received theoretical knowledge.
4) Use the theoretical knowledge in scientific research and decision making with efficiency and report the results with an analytical approach.
4) Aware of the advanced technology and digital transformation possibilities in his/her works.
5) By supporting the learnt courses with quantitative and qualitative data; and by using verbal and visual communication means, s/he transfers them to the groups within and outside his/her field in a systematical and effective way.
5) In addition to the bachelor level competencies already acquired, s/he acquires the competencies that develop by the expectations of business world and the society defined as the institutional outcomes of our university on the professional level in business and/or academic life.
6) Has cultural awareness and s/he transfers this to the groups within and outside his/her field.

SECTION III: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COURSE UNIT AND COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)

Level of Contribution of the Course to PLOs

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Programme Learning Outcomes	Contribution Level (from 1 to 5)
1)	Develops analyzing problems, solving them and managing the conflicts competence in the expert level.
1)	He/she gains the ability to produce innovative projects related to the field.
1)	Be able to collect, interpret and analyze the data obtained from research in the field of communication.
1)	He/she can interpret an artwork aesthetically.
1)	To be able to inform the persons and institutions in the field of communication, and to express their opinions and solutions by supporting them with qualitative and quantitative data.
1)	Will be able to examine the concepts and theories in semiotics and communication with scientific methods.
2)	To be able to express himself / herself clearly, clearly and effectively conduct scientific research in the field and act ethically in the interpretation and dissemination of the results of this research.
2)	Students will be able to inform the individuals and institutions in the field of communication and convey their opinions and solutions by supporting them in written and oral form with qualitative and quantitative data.
2)	The students can perform the production of visual and / or auditory arts which he / she is interested in effectively using euphorology.
2)	Participates as a team member in the environments that require the solving of the conflicts and acts as a leader when necessary.
2)	He/she can interpret a work in a critical context aesthetically
2)	Finds solutions to problems by using theoretical and practical information
3)	He / she can design a communication design project, conduct research related to his / her subject and make a report and present his / her work.
3)	He/She has aesthetic knowledge and sense.
3)	Evaluates the norms and standards present in the works in which s/he takes responsibility in a critical point of view, develops innovative and entrepreneurial ideas.
3)	He/she improvements an aesthetic perspective in the light of received theoretical knowledge.
4)	Use the theoretical knowledge in scientific research and decision making with efficiency and report the results with an analytical approach.
4)	Aware of the advanced technology and digital transformation possibilities in his/her works.
5)	By supporting the learnt courses with quantitative and qualitative data; and by using verbal and visual communication means, s/he transfers them to the groups within and outside his/her field in a systematical and effective way.
5)	In addition to the bachelor level competencies already acquired, s/he acquires the competencies that develop by the expectations of business world and the society defined as the institutional outcomes of our university on the professional level in business and/or academic life.
6)	Has cultural awareness and s/he transfers this to the groups within and outside his/her field.

SECTION IV: TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESMENT-EVALUATION METHODS OF THE COURSE

Teaching & Learning Methods of the Course

(All teaching and learning methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Teaching and Learning Methods defined at the Programme Level	Teaching and Learning Methods Defined for the Course
Lectures
Discussion
Reading
Homework
Questions Answers
Individual and Group Work

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course

(All assessment and evaluation methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Aassessment and evaluation Methods defined at the Programme Level	Assessment and Evaluation Methods defined for the Course
Midterm
Final Exam
Homework Evaluation

Contribution of Assesment & Evalution Activities to Final Grade of the Course

Measurement and Evaluation Methods	# of practice per semester	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	1	% 10.00
Homework Assignments	1	% 10.00
Midterms	1	% 30.00
Semester Final Exam	1	% 50.00
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

SECTION V: WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED FOR THE COURSE

WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Teaching & Learning Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Course	14	3	42
Laboratory	0	0	0
Application	0	0	0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)	0	0	0
Field Work	0	0	0
Study Hours Out of Class	0	0	0
Presentations / Seminar	0	0	0
Project	0	0	0
Homework Assignments	3	20	60
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities	-	-	102
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Quizzes	0	0	0
Midterms	1	25	25
Semester Final Exam	1	35	35
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities	-	-	60
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities)			162
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h)			6

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Sait Gürbüz ve Faruk Şahin, Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri: Felsefe, Yöntem, Analiz (Ankara: Seçkin, 2018) Ali Yıldırım ve Hasan Şimsek, Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri (Ankara: Seçkin, 2018). İ. Esen Yıldırım, İstatistiksel Araştırma Yöntemleri (Ankara: Seçkin, 2017)
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