Research Methods (IKT126) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Research Methods IKT126 2. Semester 3 0 0 3 7
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language Turkish
Course Type Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Question and Answer.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nil Demet GÜNGÖR
Course Assistants
Course Objectives • To develop a range of social research methods, techniques and skills and how they have been used to address particular research questions in economics; • the contrasting epistemological perspectives that underpin social science research; • survey design and analysis; • a range of quantitative methods of analysis; • a range of qualitative research methods; • ethical problems and issues related to social research, and management research in particular; • project planning and development; • how research in various areas of economics have developed
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • To formulate a good research questions and design appropriate research.
  • To collect data by using a variety of methods.
  • To analyze both qualitative and quantitative data by using computer-based skills.
  • Critically evaluate a research and that of other social scientists
Course Content Science and research; dimensions of research ;theory and research ;the meanings of methodology; literature review and ethical issues; qualitative and quantitative research designs; qualitative and quantitative measurement ; qualitative and quantitative sampling ;qualitative data analysis; quantitative data analysis

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Science and Research Handouts
2 Science and Research Handouts
3 Dimensions of Research Handouts
4 Dimensions of Research Handouts
5 Theory and Research Handouts
6 The Meaning of Methodology Handouts
7 The Meaning of Methodology Handouts
8 Midterm
9 Literature Review and Ethical Issues Handouts
10 Qualitative and Quantitative Research Designs Handouts
11 Qualitative and Quantitative Research Designs Handouts
12 Qualitative and Quantitative Measurement and Sampling Handouts
13 Qualitative and Quantitative Data Analysis Handouts
14 Applications
15 Applications
16 Final Exam

Sources

Course Book 2. M Saunders et. al. (2003); Research Methods for Business Students – Prentice Hall.
3. W. Lawrence Neuman (2006); Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches – Pearson Education and Allyn Bacon (USA

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation 1 10
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation 1 10
Project 1 15
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 25
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 5 100
Percentage of Semester Work 60
Percentage of Final Work 40
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 They acquire the skills to understand, explain, and use the basic concepts and methods of economics. X
2 Acquires macro-economic analysis skills. X
3 Acquire microeconomic analysis skills. X
4 Understands the formulation and implementation of economic policies at local, national, regional and/or global levels. X
5 Learn different approaches to the economy and economic issues. X
6 Learn qualitative and quantitative research techniques in economic analysis. X
7 Improving the ability to use modern software, hardware and/or other technological tools. X
8 Develops intra-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary team work skills. X
9 Contributes to open-mindedness by encouraging critical analysis, discussion, and/or lifelong learning. X
10 Develops a sense of work ethics and social responsibility. X
11 Develops communication skills. X
12 Improving the ability to effectively apply knowledge and skills in at least one of the following areas: Economic policy, public policy, international economic relations, industrial relations, monetary and financial relations X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 4 64
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project 1 30 30
Report
Homework Assignments 3 3 9
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 10 10
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 15 15
Total Workload 176