RESEARCH METHODS
- Course
- SOSC501 - RESEARCH METHODS
- Department
- Institute of Graduate Studies and Research
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 8
- T+P+L
- 3 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Kağan DOĞRUYOL
- Prerequisite
- -
- Keywords
Course Description
Students learn the scientific methods and techniques and develop their competence to evaluate research and prepare research projects. The basis of scientific research, scientific method, quantitative and qualitative research, problem statement, literature review, hypothesis, assumption, limitations, definitions, sampling methods, data collection (validity, reliability, item analysis, questionnaire development procedures, observation, interview), quantitative research methods (descriptive studies, correlational research, casual research, experimental research, single-case studies, meta-analysis), qualitative research (content analysis, case studies, action research, narrative research), reporting (organizing a scientific writing, parts of a scientific writing, general writing rules, showing the source in the text, preparing the list of resources). Students make scientific research about a subject that is related to their fields.
RESEARCH METHODS
Evaluation Tools (Active Term)
| Item | Type | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Midterm | Midterm | 30 |
| Final | Final | 40 |
| Project | Project | 30 |
| Total | 100 | |
Course outcomes
- 01 identify methods of qualitative data collection
- 02 analysis, give practical experience of research
- 03 demonstrate an critical litreture
- 04 enable them to design and undertake on how to conduct a research paper
- 05 develop the research quetion and hypothesis for projects and /or thesis in future
Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction to research |
| Week 2 | Choosing a Research Topic |
| Week 3 | Choosing a Research Topic |
| Week 4 | Critical Literature Review |
| Week 5 | Critical Literature Review |
| Week 6 | Formulating the Research Design |
| Week 7 | Formulating the Research Design |
| Week 8 | Midterm Exam |
| Week 9 | Midterm Exam |
| Week 10 | Selecting Samples |
| Week 11 | Primary Data Collection |
| Week 12 | Primary Data Collection |
| Week 13 | Quantitative & Qualitative Data Analysis |
| Week 14 | Quantitative & Qualitative Data Analysis |
| Week 15 | Final Exam |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 Saunders, M., Lewis, P., and Thornhill, A. 2023. Research Methods for Business Students (9th Edition), Pearson, UK.
Learning Outcomes
- L01 Distinguishes between different forms of research SOLO 3
- L02 Synthesizes and critically evaluates the relevant literature. SOLO 4
- L03 Selects the appropriate sample and justifies the sampling approach SOLO 4
- L04 Formulates an appropriate research design SOLO 4
- L05 Crafts an effective research proposal SOLO 4
Program Outcomes
- P01 PO1 Been able to demonstrate their learned skills and knowledge regarding business related issues and research which they can use continuously in their personal and business life.
- P02 PO2 Obtained theoretical and practical information from the courses that allowed students to learn and work independently.
- P03 PO3 Been ensured that they learnt by increasing their level of knowledge and skills which are necessary in their field.
- P04 PO4 Increased their creativity and analytical thinking and developed crucial skills which are needed to be applied both in their studies, research, and future careers.
- P05 PO5 Adopted and implemented ethical principles and moral values regarding the use of technology in their studies and professional lives by creating an awareness on using the technological imperatives.
- P06 PO6 Designed their theoretical and practical knowledge in a way that they could make use of in a collaborative usage and various working contexts.
- P07 PO7 Enrolled in intercultural or international projects which could provide opportunities to develop their skills and implement them successfully in their studies, research and future careers.
- P08 PO8 Improved their communication skills successfully and been able to implement them in various international education, research and work context by increasing their social capital.
- P09 PO9 Been able to implement their learnt knowledge and research skills into practice through scenarios, case studies, empirical articles and real-life observations.
- P10 PO10 Created awareness and developed ethical undertaking by incorporating the learnt theories with environmental approaches to be further implemented into their research and careers.
Po-Lo Matrix
| LO | P01 | P02 | P03 | P04 | P05 | P06 | P07 | P08 | P09 | P10 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L01 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3.8 |
| L02 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4.2 |
| L03 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3.7 |
| L04 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.5 |
| L05 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4.2 |