Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RESEARCH METHODS and SCIENTIFIC ETHICS | BUSY1113576 | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 9 |
| Course Program | Cuma 10:00-10:45 Cuma 11:00-11:45 Cuma 12:00-12:45 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | Second Cycle (Master's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Öznur GÜLEN ERTOSUN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Öznur GÜLEN ERTOSUN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | Understanding the principles underlying scientific approaches, developing analytical thinking skills and gaining the knowledge and ability to conduct scientific research within the framework of ethical rules. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Scientific Information Standards,Research Methods in Social Sciences,Some Basic Concepts: Hypothesis, Hypothesis Testing, Theory and Scientific Law,Some Basic Concepts: Deduction, Induction and Hypothetical Deduction,Determining the Scientific Level of Any Study,Scientific Research Process and Stages,Ethical Rules to be Applied in Scientific Research,Qualitative Research Methods,Quantitative Research Methods,Selection of Research Topic, Limitation and Preparation of Interim Plan,Data Collection and Analysis Techniques,Ethical Citation Forms and Techniques,Footnote and Citation Techniques,Conclusion and Discussion. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Explain some basic concepts related to science and scientific knowledge. | 9 | E |
| 2. Explain the scientific research process and its types, determine the scientific level of any work. | 9 | E |
| 3. Explain the basic features of quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques. | 9 | E |
| 4. Orders the ethical rules to be applied in scientific research. | 9 | E |
| 5. Demonstrates practical application of conducting research in accordance with ethical rules and turning it into an academic study. | 9 | E |
| Teaching Methods: | 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scientific Information Standards | There is no preparation for this week. |
| 2 | Research Methods in Social Sciences | Searches articles related to the given theme. |
| 3 | Some Basic Concepts: Hypothesis, Hypothesis Testing, Theory and Scientific Law | Reads the article that determined. |
| 4 | Some Basic Concepts: Deduction, Induction and Hypothetical Deduction | Examines the articles in the article pool. |
| 5 | Determining the Scientific Level of Any Study | Reads the specified article. |
| 6 | Scientific Research Process and Stages | Study on the relevant presentation. |
| 7 | Ethical Rules to be Applied in Scientific Research | Determines the research question. |
| 8 | Qualitative Research Methods | Determines the appropriate method for the research question. |
| 9 | Quantitative Research Methods | Determines the appropriate method for the research question. |
| 10 | Selection of Research Topic, Limitation and Preparation of Interim Plan | Group members are determined and the research question is selected. |
| 11 | Data Collection and Analysis Techniques | A draft data collection procedure is created. |
| 12 | Ethical Citation Forms and Techniques | Lists the ethical requirements of the research procedure. |
| 13 | Footnote and Citation Techniques | Literature outline works. |
| 14 | Conclusion and Discussion | Prepare a draft study report. |
| Resources |
| Seyidoglu, Halil (2016). Scientific Research and Writing Handbook. Enhanced 11th Edition, Istanbul: Güzem. Yıldırım, A. and Şimşek, H. (2018). Qualitative Research Methods in Social Sciences, 2nd Revised Edition, Ankara: Seçkin. Coşkun, R. Altunışık, R. and Yıldırım, E. (2017). Research Methods in Social Sciences, Updated 9th Edition, Ankara: Seçkin. Erdem, A. R. (2012). Ethics Education in Raising Scientist. Journal of Higher Education and Science. 2(1): 25-32, DOI: 10.5961/jhes.2012.030. Arda. B. (2001). Publication Ethics in Scientific Knowledge Production. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Having advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources containing current information in the field | X | |||||
| 1 | Accessing and evaluating scientific knowledge in the field of Business Management and using this knowledge in solving high-level managerial problems of businesses. | X | |||||
| 1 | Independently carrying out a study that requires expertise in the field of Business Management and its sub-disciplines. | X | |||||
| 1 | Critically evaluate the expert knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Business Management and its sub-disciplines. | X | |||||
| 1 | To systematically convey the expert knowledge gained in the field of business administration and its sub-disciplines and the current developments in management theory and practice, both verbally and in writing, to groups in the field and outside the field. | X | |||||
| 1 | Internalizing information regarding Business Management fields and sub-disciplines by taking into consideration social, scientific and ethical values in the processes of acquiring, processing and evaluating. | X | |||||
| 2 | Developing and teaching the understanding of honesty, justice and ethics required to be a Senior Manager. | X | |||||
| 2 | Critically questioning business concepts and institutions, established management practices and rules, and taking initiative to develop and change them when necessary. | X | |||||
| 2 | Developing positive attitudes towards lifelong learning and transforming them into behavior. | X | |||||
| 2 | Developing different perspectives and producing solutions by taking responsibility for the solution of complex problems that require expertise and are encountered in the field of Business Management and its sub-disciplines. | X | |||||
| 2 | Thinking about individual and social problems related to Business Management and producing solutions in the light of current developments | X | |||||
| 2 | To have information about basic resources, current trends and approaches regarding Business Management in the light of current developments in the field of business | X | |||||
| 3 | Solving the problems encountered in business theory and practice by using research methods specific to the field of Business. | X | |||||
| 3 | Advanced use of information and communication technologies along with computer software at the level required by the field of Business Management. | X | |||||
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 | 3 | 42 | 126 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 4 | 10 | 40 | |||
| General Exam | 9 | 10 | 90 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 256 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(256/30) | 9 | |||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RESEARCH METHODS and SCIENTIFIC ETHICS | BUSY1113576 | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 9 |
| Course Program | Cuma 10:00-10:45 Cuma 11:00-11:45 Cuma 12:00-12:45 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | Second Cycle (Master's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Öznur GÜLEN ERTOSUN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. Öznur GÜLEN ERTOSUN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | Understanding the principles underlying scientific approaches, developing analytical thinking skills and gaining the knowledge and ability to conduct scientific research within the framework of ethical rules. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Scientific Information Standards,Research Methods in Social Sciences,Some Basic Concepts: Hypothesis, Hypothesis Testing, Theory and Scientific Law,Some Basic Concepts: Deduction, Induction and Hypothetical Deduction,Determining the Scientific Level of Any Study,Scientific Research Process and Stages,Ethical Rules to be Applied in Scientific Research,Qualitative Research Methods,Quantitative Research Methods,Selection of Research Topic, Limitation and Preparation of Interim Plan,Data Collection and Analysis Techniques,Ethical Citation Forms and Techniques,Footnote and Citation Techniques,Conclusion and Discussion. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Explain some basic concepts related to science and scientific knowledge. | 9 | E |
| 2. Explain the scientific research process and its types, determine the scientific level of any work. | 9 | E |
| 3. Explain the basic features of quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques. | 9 | E |
| 4. Orders the ethical rules to be applied in scientific research. | 9 | E |
| 5. Demonstrates practical application of conducting research in accordance with ethical rules and turning it into an academic study. | 9 | E |
| Teaching Methods: | 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scientific Information Standards | There is no preparation for this week. |
| 2 | Research Methods in Social Sciences | Searches articles related to the given theme. |
| 3 | Some Basic Concepts: Hypothesis, Hypothesis Testing, Theory and Scientific Law | Reads the article that determined. |
| 4 | Some Basic Concepts: Deduction, Induction and Hypothetical Deduction | Examines the articles in the article pool. |
| 5 | Determining the Scientific Level of Any Study | Reads the specified article. |
| 6 | Scientific Research Process and Stages | Study on the relevant presentation. |
| 7 | Ethical Rules to be Applied in Scientific Research | Determines the research question. |
| 8 | Qualitative Research Methods | Determines the appropriate method for the research question. |
| 9 | Quantitative Research Methods | Determines the appropriate method for the research question. |
| 10 | Selection of Research Topic, Limitation and Preparation of Interim Plan | Group members are determined and the research question is selected. |
| 11 | Data Collection and Analysis Techniques | A draft data collection procedure is created. |
| 12 | Ethical Citation Forms and Techniques | Lists the ethical requirements of the research procedure. |
| 13 | Footnote and Citation Techniques | Literature outline works. |
| 14 | Conclusion and Discussion | Prepare a draft study report. |
| Resources |
| Seyidoglu, Halil (2016). Scientific Research and Writing Handbook. Enhanced 11th Edition, Istanbul: Güzem. Yıldırım, A. and Şimşek, H. (2018). Qualitative Research Methods in Social Sciences, 2nd Revised Edition, Ankara: Seçkin. Coşkun, R. Altunışık, R. and Yıldırım, E. (2017). Research Methods in Social Sciences, Updated 9th Edition, Ankara: Seçkin. Erdem, A. R. (2012). Ethics Education in Raising Scientist. Journal of Higher Education and Science. 2(1): 25-32, DOI: 10.5961/jhes.2012.030. Arda. B. (2001). Publication Ethics in Scientific Knowledge Production. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Having advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources containing current information in the field | X | |||||
| 1 | Accessing and evaluating scientific knowledge in the field of Business Management and using this knowledge in solving high-level managerial problems of businesses. | X | |||||
| 1 | Independently carrying out a study that requires expertise in the field of Business Management and its sub-disciplines. | X | |||||
| 1 | Critically evaluate the expert knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Business Management and its sub-disciplines. | X | |||||
| 1 | To systematically convey the expert knowledge gained in the field of business administration and its sub-disciplines and the current developments in management theory and practice, both verbally and in writing, to groups in the field and outside the field. | X | |||||
| 1 | Internalizing information regarding Business Management fields and sub-disciplines by taking into consideration social, scientific and ethical values in the processes of acquiring, processing and evaluating. | X | |||||
| 2 | Developing and teaching the understanding of honesty, justice and ethics required to be a Senior Manager. | X | |||||
| 2 | Critically questioning business concepts and institutions, established management practices and rules, and taking initiative to develop and change them when necessary. | X | |||||
| 2 | Developing positive attitudes towards lifelong learning and transforming them into behavior. | X | |||||
| 2 | Developing different perspectives and producing solutions by taking responsibility for the solution of complex problems that require expertise and are encountered in the field of Business Management and its sub-disciplines. | X | |||||
| 2 | Thinking about individual and social problems related to Business Management and producing solutions in the light of current developments | X | |||||
| 2 | To have information about basic resources, current trends and approaches regarding Business Management in the light of current developments in the field of business | X | |||||
| 3 | Solving the problems encountered in business theory and practice by using research methods specific to the field of Business. | X | |||||
| 3 | Advanced use of information and communication technologies along with computer software at the level required by the field of Business Management. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | |