Scientific Research Methods

Course Code:

RSCH 410

Course Period:

Autumn

Course Type:

Core

P:

3

Application:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

4

Course Language:

İngilizce

Course Objectives:

The course objective is to explain the importance of scientific investigation and to illustrate the application of research techniques in social world.

Course Content:

The course is mainly intended to teach some basic principles of social research (such as empirical approach, types of social research, concepts, measurement process) for conducting research in different disciplines. Examples of empirical research articles will be discussed in the classroom to explain the basic rules of writing an empirical and a conceptual article. If time allows, the class will include a section on data analysis methods. Overall, in this class, students will learn how to start a research project in their field of interest and become conversant in research methods that would be of particular help when they seek an answer to an unexplored phenomenon.

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Exam, C: Homework

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
Definition of knowledge and sources of obtaining knowledge.	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6	1, 2, 3	A, C
Writes shapely bibliography from used sources.	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6	1, 2, 3	A, C
Knows data collection techniques.	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6	1, 2, 3	A, C
Learns research design methods.	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6	1, 2, 3	A, C
Knows hypothesis and data analysis tecniques.	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6	1, 2, 3	A, C

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Why do research? The Major Types of Social Research	Chapter 1/2
2	Why do research? The Major Types of Social Research	Chapter 1/2
3	Why do research? The Major Types of Social Research	Chapter 1/2
4	Strategies of Research Design	Chapter 6
5	Literature Review	Chapter 5
6	Quantitative / Qualitative Measurement and Sampling	Chapters 7/8
7	Quantitative / Qualitative Measurement and Sampling	Chapters 7/8
8	MID-TERM EXAM
9	Quantitative / Qualitative Measurement and Sampling	Chapter 7/8
10	Experimental Research	Chapter 9
11	Survey Research	Chapter 10
12	Nonreactive Research & Secondary Analysis	Chapter 11
13	Field Research and Focus Groups	Chapter 13
14	Analysis of Quantitative Data	Chapter 12

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook		* Neuman, W. L. (2014). Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches (7th. ed.), Pearson New International Edition (ISBN 978-0-205-78683-1)
Additional Resources		* Johnson, J.B., Reynolds, H.T. & Mycoff, J.D. (2019). Political Science Research Methods. CQ Press. (9th. ed.) (ISBN: 9781544331430) * Sekaran, U. & Bougie, R. (2015). Research methods for business: A skill building approach. (6th. ed.), John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (ISBN: 978-1-119-94225-2) * Cooper, D. R. & Schindler, P. S (2011). Business Research Methods (11th.ed.), McGraw Hill, Co. International Edition (ISBN: 978-0077-128922-1).

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents		www.coadsysexam.yeditepe.edu.tr
Assignments		www.coadsysexam.yeditepe.edu.tr
Exams		www.coadsysexam.yeditepe.edu.tr

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms	1	30
Participation	1	10
Assignments/Homeworks	2	20
	Total	100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade		40
Contribution of In-Term Studies to Overall Grade		60
	Total	100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
		1	2	3	4	5
1	Students could learn how the ideas will be included in the research literature by defining the basic concepts and processes of research methods.					x
2	Students could demonstrate their comprehension of research methodology which shape the social sciences environment and their ability to make decisions via these knowledge.					x
3	Students could be able to define problems related with research quenstions, gather data, choose the required methods to analyze the data, evaluate the results and identify the necessary practices and communicate their ideas effectively.				x
4	Students comprehend the term research ethics and apply this in their research.					x
5	Students could reveal about their English proficiency to follow the current events and improvements in their professional area and to communicate their ideas with scientific method of research.					x
6	Students could demonstrate that they have the discipline and responsibility to conduct and independent study, project, research.				x

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COUSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (14 x total course hours)	14	3	42
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	14	2	28
Mid-terms	1	7	7
Participation/Attendance	0	0	0
Assignments	2	6	12
Final Examination	1	7	7
Total Work Load			96
Total Work Load / 25 (s)			3,84
ECTS Credit of the Course			4

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