Having been designed particularly for social science students this course aims to equip students with scientific research practice, essential concepts and tecniques.
Course Content
This course contains; 1st week: Principles and Concepts in General Science and Social Science,2nd week: Research design,3rd week: Research Processes,4th week: Hypotheses and Variables in Research,5th week: Sampling Methods,6th week: How to make literature review,7th week: Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods,8th week: Rules in Writing - Up,9th week: Data collection,10th week: Survey and Questionnaire,11th week: Content and Discourse Analysis,12th week: Measuring Central Tendency,13th week: ANOVA and Regression,14th week: Ethical Concerns.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
After completing this course students;
1. will be able to explain main research methods and techniques
14, 9
A, D, E
1.1. identify theory, concept, variable and hypothesis.
14, 9
1.2. define the main pillars of researach design, quantitative and qualitative variants
14, 16, 9
1.3. explain the differences between quantitative and qualitative methods and comprehend their complementary character.
14, 16, 20, 9
1.4. describe how to build and analyze a research question and scientific puzzle.
14, 6, 9
2. will be able to explain the main points of a "good hypothesis".
13, 14, 16, 9
2.1. identify the dependent variable and explanatory variables plus explain their causal relationship
13, 14, 16, 9
2.2. explain and apply how to make a good literature review.
13, 14, 6, 9
2.3. identify the differences between quantitative and qualitative methodologies.
12, 14, 16, 6, 9
3. will be able to explain main points about survey and questionnaire techniques.
13, 14, 6, 9
3.1. explain the critical points about writing up research outcomes and citation rules.
14, 6, 9
3.2. describe the main highlights about ethical dimension of the research processes.
10, 14, 9
4. Will be able to repair a research plan.
14, 9
A, D
4.1. Make required order about research.
14, 9
4.2. Determine priorities and calculate required time for the research.
14, 9
5. Will be able to determine the boundaires of research plan.
14, 9
A, D
5.1. Determine boundaries for theoretical topics.
14, 9
5.2. Determine boundaries about empirical topics.
14, 9
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 20: Reverse Brainstorming Technique, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam, D: Oral Exam, E: Homework
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
1st week: Principles and Concepts in General Science and Social Science
2
2nd week: Research design
3
3rd week: Research Processes
4
4th week: Hypotheses and Variables in Research
5
5th week: Sampling Methods
6
6th week: How to make literature review
7
7th week: Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods
8
8th week: Rules in Writing - Up
9
9th week: Data collection
10
10th week: Survey and Questionnaire
11
11th week: Content and Discourse Analysis
12
12th week: Measuring Central Tendency
13
13th week: ANOVA and Regression
14
14th week: Ethical Concerns
Resources
1-Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri ve Teknikleri, Aysel Aziz, Nobel Yayıncılık, Ekim 2015, 10. Baskı
2-Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Remzi Y. Kıncal vd. Nobel Yayıncılık, Ekim 2015 4. Baskı
1-Türkiye Bilimler Akademisi Bilim Etiği Komitesi. (2002). Bilimsel Araştırmada Etik
ve Sorunları, Ankara: TUBA Yayınları.
3-Political Science Research Methods, Janet Buttolph Johnson, H.T. Reynolds, with Jason D. Mycoff (7th edition)
4-Working with Political Science Research Methods: Problems and Exercises. Authors: Janet Buttolph Johnson, H.T. Reynolds (2nd edition).
5-Investigating the Social World: The Process and Practice of Research, Russell K. Schutt, 2015, 8th Edition, Sage Press.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
1. In light of the current developments in the field of banking and finance, use knowledge about the main sources, process and design which are related to the field.
X
2
2.Describe the mathematical and statistical methods of banking and finance.
X
3
3. Reach scientific knowledge in the field of banking and finance; evaluate, and use this information to solve macro and micro financial problems.
X
4
4. Implement the idea about individual and social problems of banking and finance and in the light of current developments find resolutions.
X
5
5. Solve the problems encountered in banking and finance theory and practice by using research methods that specific to field.
X
6
6. Carry out an independent study which needs expertise in the field of banking and finance and its sub-disciplines.
X
7
7. Develop different perspectives and take responsibility to solve complex issues which require expertise and encountered in the field of banking and finance and its sub-disciplines.
X
8
8. Critically evaluate acquired knowledge and skills in the field of banking and finance and its sub-disciplines.
X
9
9. Constantly evaluates itself by following the developments in science and technology with the importance of lifelong learning.
X
10
10. Mean acquired knowledge in the field of banking and finance and current developments about finance theory and practice to all groups systematically in written or oral form.
X
11
11. Critically question concepts and institutions of banking and finance, settled practice of management and norms and when necessary develop and attempt to change them.
X
12
12. Use software which in the level required by the field of banking and finance and information and communication technologies in the advanced level.
X
13
13. Take into consideration and internalize social, scientific and ethical values in the process of gathering, processing and evaluating information about field of banking and finance and its sub-disciplines.
14
14. With developing understanding of honesty, justice and ethics are required to be professional in the field, teach around them.
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
50
Rate of Final Exam to Success
50
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
14
3
42
Guided Problem Solving
9
3
27
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
3
15
45
Term Project
2
3
6
Presentation of Project / Seminar
1
14
14
Quiz
2
8
16
Midterm Exam
1
14
14
General Exam
1
14
14
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
178
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(178/30)
6
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course
Code
Semester
T+P (Hour)
Credit
ECTS
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODS
-
Fall Semester
3+0
3
6
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Prof.Dr. Gökhan SİLAHTAROĞLU
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof.Dr. Gökhan SİLAHTAROĞLU
Assistant(s)
Aim
Having been designed particularly for social science students this course aims to equip students with scientific research practice, essential concepts and tecniques.
Course Content
This course contains; 1st week: Principles and Concepts in General Science and Social Science,2nd week: Research design,3rd week: Research Processes,4th week: Hypotheses and Variables in Research,5th week: Sampling Methods,6th week: How to make literature review,7th week: Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods,8th week: Rules in Writing - Up,9th week: Data collection,10th week: Survey and Questionnaire,11th week: Content and Discourse Analysis,12th week: Measuring Central Tendency,13th week: ANOVA and Regression,14th week: Ethical Concerns.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
After completing this course students;
1. will be able to explain main research methods and techniques
14, 9
A, D, E
1.1. identify theory, concept, variable and hypothesis.
14, 9
1.2. define the main pillars of researach design, quantitative and qualitative variants
14, 16, 9
1.3. explain the differences between quantitative and qualitative methods and comprehend their complementary character.
14, 16, 20, 9
1.4. describe how to build and analyze a research question and scientific puzzle.
14, 6, 9
2. will be able to explain the main points of a "good hypothesis".
13, 14, 16, 9
2.1. identify the dependent variable and explanatory variables plus explain their causal relationship
13, 14, 16, 9
2.2. explain and apply how to make a good literature review.
13, 14, 6, 9
2.3. identify the differences between quantitative and qualitative methodologies.
12, 14, 16, 6, 9
3. will be able to explain main points about survey and questionnaire techniques.
13, 14, 6, 9
3.1. explain the critical points about writing up research outcomes and citation rules.
14, 6, 9
3.2. describe the main highlights about ethical dimension of the research processes.
10, 14, 9
4. Will be able to repair a research plan.
14, 9
A, D
4.1. Make required order about research.
14, 9
4.2. Determine priorities and calculate required time for the research.
14, 9
5. Will be able to determine the boundaires of research plan.
14, 9
A, D
5.1. Determine boundaries for theoretical topics.
14, 9
5.2. Determine boundaries about empirical topics.
14, 9
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 20: Reverse Brainstorming Technique, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam, D: Oral Exam, E: Homework
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
1st week: Principles and Concepts in General Science and Social Science
2
2nd week: Research design
3
3rd week: Research Processes
4
4th week: Hypotheses and Variables in Research
5
5th week: Sampling Methods
6
6th week: How to make literature review
7
7th week: Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods
8
8th week: Rules in Writing - Up
9
9th week: Data collection
10
10th week: Survey and Questionnaire
11
11th week: Content and Discourse Analysis
12
12th week: Measuring Central Tendency
13
13th week: ANOVA and Regression
14
14th week: Ethical Concerns
Resources
1-Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri ve Teknikleri, Aysel Aziz, Nobel Yayıncılık, Ekim 2015, 10. Baskı
2-Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Remzi Y. Kıncal vd. Nobel Yayıncılık, Ekim 2015 4. Baskı
1-Türkiye Bilimler Akademisi Bilim Etiği Komitesi. (2002). Bilimsel Araştırmada Etik
ve Sorunları, Ankara: TUBA Yayınları.
3-Political Science Research Methods, Janet Buttolph Johnson, H.T. Reynolds, with Jason D. Mycoff (7th edition)
4-Working with Political Science Research Methods: Problems and Exercises. Authors: Janet Buttolph Johnson, H.T. Reynolds (2nd edition).
5-Investigating the Social World: The Process and Practice of Research, Russell K. Schutt, 2015, 8th Edition, Sage Press.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
1. In light of the current developments in the field of banking and finance, use knowledge about the main sources, process and design which are related to the field.
X
2
2.Describe the mathematical and statistical methods of banking and finance.
X
3
3. Reach scientific knowledge in the field of banking and finance; evaluate, and use this information to solve macro and micro financial problems.
X
4
4. Implement the idea about individual and social problems of banking and finance and in the light of current developments find resolutions.
X
5
5. Solve the problems encountered in banking and finance theory and practice by using research methods that specific to field.
X
6
6. Carry out an independent study which needs expertise in the field of banking and finance and its sub-disciplines.
X
7
7. Develop different perspectives and take responsibility to solve complex issues which require expertise and encountered in the field of banking and finance and its sub-disciplines.
X
8
8. Critically evaluate acquired knowledge and skills in the field of banking and finance and its sub-disciplines.
X
9
9. Constantly evaluates itself by following the developments in science and technology with the importance of lifelong learning.
X
10
10. Mean acquired knowledge in the field of banking and finance and current developments about finance theory and practice to all groups systematically in written or oral form.
X
11
11. Critically question concepts and institutions of banking and finance, settled practice of management and norms and when necessary develop and attempt to change them.
X
12
12. Use software which in the level required by the field of banking and finance and information and communication technologies in the advanced level.
X
13
13. Take into consideration and internalize social, scientific and ethical values in the process of gathering, processing and evaluating information about field of banking and finance and its sub-disciplines.
14
14. With developing understanding of honesty, justice and ethics are required to be professional in the field, teach around them.
