This course is a 14-week lesson to investigate the techniques of the research process as applied in management and strategy. Experience is gained in defining research problems, designing a research project, and also in collecting, analyzing, recording, and interpreting data. Moreover, a review of pertinent research literature in management and strategy is conducted.
Course Content
This course contains; Science and Research, Research Types and Classifications,Basics of APA style,Research Design,Sampling Techniques,Measurement and Scaling Concepts,Survey Design,Preparing a research proposal,Applying and interpreting basic statistical analysis with SPSS,Applying and interpreting basic statistical analysis with SPSS,Applying and interpreting basic statistical analysis with SPSS,Applying and interpreting basic statistical analysis with SPSS,Apply and interpret basic statistical analysis with SPSS,Final Project Submission.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Acquires an evidence-based approach.
16, 9
A
2. Applies scientific research methodology.
10, 16, 9
A
3. Differentiates between various research designs and apply them in situ.
16, 9
A
4. It is capable of developing a research plan, which includes a problem statement, a hypothesis, pertinent literature, and a methodology.
16, 9
A
5. Understands the scientific research method and distinguishes between descriptive, correlational and experimental research methods.
Applying and interpreting basic statistical analysis with SPSS
Practice on sample study
10
Applying and interpreting basic statistical analysis with SPSS
Practice on sample study
11
Applying and interpreting basic statistical analysis with SPSS
Practice on sample study
12
Applying and interpreting basic statistical analysis with SPSS
Practice on sample study
13
Apply and interpret basic statistical analysis with SPSS
Practice on sample study
14
Final Project Submission
Homework
Resources
Field, A. (2013). Discovering statistics using IBM SPSS statistics. Sage.
Saunders, M., Lewis, P., & Thornhill, A. (2003). Research methods for business students. Essex: Prentice Hall: Financial Times.
Sekaran, U., & Bougie, R. (2016). Research methods for business: A skill building approach. John Wiley & Sons.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Defines the theoretical issues in the field of management.
X
2
Describes the necessary mathematical and statistical methods in the field of management.
X
3
Uses at least one computer program in the field of management.
X
4
Gains the necessary research skills to conduct academic studies.
X
5
Student has the ability of time management.
X
6
Adopts the principles of scientific ethics and scientific responsibility.
X
7
Uses and analyses basic facts and data in various disciplines (economics, finance, sociology, law, business) in order to conduct interdisciplinary studies.
X
8
Uses theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of management.
X
9
To be able to produce or interpret an original work by making at least one scientific study related to the field and expanding the boundaries of knowledge in the field.
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
14
3
42
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
14
1
14
Term Project
14
4
56
Presentation of Project / Seminar
14
3
42
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
7
5
35
General Exam
14
5
70
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
259
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(259/30)
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
APPLIED SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODS
-
Fall Semester
3+0
3
9
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Assoc.Prof. Elif BAYKAL
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc.Prof. Ömer Erdem KOÇAK
Assistant(s)
Aim
This course is a 14-week lesson to investigate the techniques of the research process as applied in management and strategy. Experience is gained in defining research problems, designing a research project, and also in collecting, analyzing, recording, and interpreting data. Moreover, a review of pertinent research literature in management and strategy is conducted.
Course Content
This course contains; Science and Research, Research Types and Classifications,Basics of APA style,Research Design,Sampling Techniques,Measurement and Scaling Concepts,Survey Design,Preparing a research proposal,Applying and interpreting basic statistical analysis with SPSS,Applying and interpreting basic statistical analysis with SPSS,Applying and interpreting basic statistical analysis with SPSS,Applying and interpreting basic statistical analysis with SPSS,Apply and interpret basic statistical analysis with SPSS,Final Project Submission.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Acquires an evidence-based approach.
16, 9
A
2. Applies scientific research methodology.
10, 16, 9
A
3. Differentiates between various research designs and apply them in situ.
16, 9
A
4. It is capable of developing a research plan, which includes a problem statement, a hypothesis, pertinent literature, and a methodology.
16, 9
A
5. Understands the scientific research method and distinguishes between descriptive, correlational and experimental research methods.
Applying and interpreting basic statistical analysis with SPSS
Practice on sample study
10
Applying and interpreting basic statistical analysis with SPSS
Practice on sample study
11
Applying and interpreting basic statistical analysis with SPSS
Practice on sample study
12
Applying and interpreting basic statistical analysis with SPSS
Practice on sample study
13
Apply and interpret basic statistical analysis with SPSS
Practice on sample study
14
Final Project Submission
Homework
Resources
Field, A. (2013). Discovering statistics using IBM SPSS statistics. Sage.
Saunders, M., Lewis, P., & Thornhill, A. (2003). Research methods for business students. Essex: Prentice Hall: Financial Times.
Sekaran, U., & Bougie, R. (2016). Research methods for business: A skill building approach. John Wiley & Sons.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Defines the theoretical issues in the field of management.
X
2
Describes the necessary mathematical and statistical methods in the field of management.
X
3
Uses at least one computer program in the field of management.
X
4
Gains the necessary research skills to conduct academic studies.
X
5
Student has the ability of time management.
X
6
Adopts the principles of scientific ethics and scientific responsibility.
X
7
Uses and analyses basic facts and data in various disciplines (economics, finance, sociology, law, business) in order to conduct interdisciplinary studies.
X
8
Uses theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of management.
X
9
To be able to produce or interpret an original work by making at least one scientific study related to the field and expanding the boundaries of knowledge in the field.
