Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODS 805100715000 1 + 0 1.0 3.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Graduate Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator
Instructors HALE ILGAZ
Assistants
Goals The main aim of this course is to create, design, apply, analyze and report of a research process.developments in information security technologies.
Course Content Science, technology and scientists: Scientific thinking skills, Introduction to scientific research, Time management and planning for research, Literature review, Use of social tools for research process, Data collection and analysis methods, Optimization techniques, Research trends, Research methods (Qualitative vs. Quantitative), Ethics in Research, Research presentation, creating Reports.
Learning Outcomes 1) At the end of this course, Students will learn about research methods and patterns
2) Students will create a research process with ethical rules
3) Students will have acquired the ability to read, understand and critique of research
4) Students will have acquired the ability to design, apply, analyze data and report a research process

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Science, technology and scientists: Scientific thinking skills Lecture
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
2. Week Introduction to scientific research Lecture

Project Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
3. Week Time management and planning for research Lecture

Project Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
4. Week Data Collection Techniques Lecture

Project Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
5. Week Literature review Lecture

Project Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
6. Week Use of social tools for research process Lecture

Project Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
7. Week Data collection and analysis methods Lecture

Project Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
8. Week Optimization techniques Lecture

Project Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
9. Week Research trends Lecture
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
10. Week Research methods (Qualitative) Lecture

Project Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
11. Week Research methods (Qualitative) Lecture

Project Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
12. Week Research methods (Quantitative) Lecture

Project Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
13. Week Research methods (Quantitative) Discussion

Project Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
14. Week Research presentation, creating Reports Discussion

Project Based Learning 		Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Creswell, J. W. (2013). Qualitative inquiry and research design: Choosing among five approaches. Los Angeles: SAGE Publications.
Karasar N. (2002). Bilimsel araştırma yöntemi. 11. Baskı. Ankara: 3A Yayınları
Kuş, Elif (2009) Nicel ve Nitel Araştırma Teknikleri, Anı Yayıncılık: Ankara.
Repko, A. F. (2011). Interdisciplinary Research: Process and Theory (2nd ed.). SAGE Publications: USA.
Thiel, D. V. (2014). Research Methods for Engineers. Cambridge University Press. http://ebooks.cambridge.org/ebook.jsf?bid=CBO9781139542326
Yıldırım, A. ve Şimşek H. (2000). Sosyal bilimlerde niteliksel araştırma yöntemleri (2. Baskı). Ankara: Seçkin Yayınları.

Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program RequirementsContribution LevelDK1DK2DK3DK4
PY155000
PY650400
PY1450040

*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
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ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 1
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 3
Homework 14 1
Midterm Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 1 10
Final Exam 1 1
14 1
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
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