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Cyprus International University
TR

QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITAIVE RESEARCH METHODS

Course
BUSN636 - QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITAIVE RESEARCH METHODS
Department
Business Administration - English - PhD
Course Type
Course
Status
Required
Language
English
Credit
3
ECTS
0
T+P+L
3 + 0 + 0
Course Coordinator(s)
Prof. Dr. Tarık ATAN
Prerequisite
-
Keywords
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Course Description

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QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITAIVE RESEARCH METHODS

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Item Type Weight (%)
Homeworks + Quizzes + Participation Quiz 20
Term Project Project 20
Mid Term Exam Midterm 20
Final Exam Final 40
Total 100

Course outcomes

  1. 01 equip our students with the necessary knowledge of a variety of methods of qualitative data collection and analysis
  2. 02 give practical experience of research
  3. 03 enable them to design and undertake on how to conduct a research paper, projects and /or thesis in future

Course Syllabus

Week Topic
Week 1 Introduction to Research
Week 2 The Scientific approach and alternative approaches to investigation ,
Week 3 The broad problem area and defining the problem statement
Week 4 The critical literature review
Week 5 Theoretical framework and hypothesis development
Week 6 Basic Statistical approaches
Week 7 Multiple Regression, Autocorrelation and Heteroscedasticity.
Week 8 Elements of research design
Week 9 Data collection methods: Introduction anad interviews
Week 10 Data collection Methods: Observation, Questionnaires
Week 11 Measurement of Variables : Operational definition, Scaling, reliability,validity
Week 12 Sampling Quantitative Data analysis
Week 13 Quantitative Data analysis: Hypothesis testing
Week 14 Qualitative data analysis and The research report
Week 15 Project Presentation

Reference Books & Course Materials

  1. 01 Uma Sekaran, Roger Bougie , 2013. Research Methods for Business: A Skill-Building Approach, 6th Edition, Wiley Publishing.
  2. 02 Neuman Lawrence. 2013. Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative approaches, 7th Edition, Pearson.

Learning Outcomes

  1. L01 equip our students with the necessary knowledge of a variety of methods of qualitative data collection and analysis
  2. L02 give practical experience of research
  3. L03 enable them to design and undertake on how to conduct a research paper, projects and /or thesis in future

Program Outcomes

  1. 1. Critically evaluates current and advanced knowledge in civil engineering and makes original contributions that expand the boundaries of the field.
  2. 2. Identifies complex engineering problems, develops new methods or models, and scientifically validates them.
  3. 3. Analyzes existing theories, methods, and applications in depth and applies them to new areas of research.
  4. 4. Designs, conducts, and interprets independent scientific research within disciplinary or interdisciplinary contexts.
  5. 5. Plans, executes, and completes original research in accordance with principles of scientific ethics and integrity.
  6. 6. Designs and develops innovative systems, processes, or methodologies in the field of civil engineering.
  7. 7. Evaluates scientific, technological, social, and environmental developments in the field and proposes sustainable engineering solutions.
  8. 8. Effectively uses and develops advanced computational, modeling, and simulation techniques in civil engineering applications.
  9. 9. Critically reviews national and international scientific literature in the field and produces original scholarly publications.
  10. 10. Communicates scientific research and its results effectively through written, oral, and visual means in national and international contexts.
  11. 11. Demonstrates leadership in interdisciplinary research environments, initiates new collaborations, and manages research teams.
  12. 12. Utilizes knowledge and expertise for the benefit of society, evaluates the ethical, social, and environmental impacts of engineering practices, and makes responsible decisions.

Po-Lo Matrix

LO Average
L01 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
L02 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
L03 - - - - - - - - - - - - -