COURSE UNIT TITLE

: RESEARCH METHODS

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
FBA 2201 RESEARCH METHODS COMPULSORY 3 0 0 4

Offered By

Faculty Of Business

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ENGIN BAĞIŞ ÖZTÜRK

Offered to

Economics
International Business and Trade
International Relations
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
International Trade and Business (English)
Tourism Management

Course Objective

The aim of the course is to provide students an understanding of basic concepts of research methodology. The course also provides knowledge on making scientific research as a problem solving tool.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Understand a range of research methods, techniques and skills and how they can be used to address particular research questions.
2   Diagnose the related issue; define the problem statement regarding the studies issue; ask the valid research questions.
3   Perform a literature search and write a literature review to describe the studied issue by following established theoretical debates around the status of knowledge claims regarding the studied problem.
4   Design data collection methods, devices to collect, identify qualitative and quantitative data and material.
5   Apply appropriate tools to analyze data.
6   Write research project proposals to address particular research questions.
7   Communicate and discuss research projects and issues with others in written and verbal forms.
8   Develop problem solving and analytical skills.
9   Develop and enhance the essential interpersonal skills to be an effective team member.
10   Develop oral/written communication skills; articulate and defend his/her position.
11   Recognize and deal with ethical issues arising in the conduct of research.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 An Introduction to Research Sekaran Chp. 1, Saunders, Chp. 1
2 Scientific Investigation Sekaran Chp. 2
3 The Research Process: Broad Problem Area, Defining the Research Problem, and Critically Reviewing the Literature Sekaran Chp. 3 & Chp. 4
4 The Research process: Theoretical Framework and Hypothesis Development; Elements of Research Design Sekaran Chp. 5 & 6
5 The Research Report Sekaran Chp. 17
6 Measurement of Variables; Scaling, Reliability and Validity Sekaran Chp. 12
7 Data Collection Methods Sekaran Chp. 7, 8, 9, 10
8 Sampling Chp. 13
9 Data Analysis Data preparation and hypothesis testing
10 Data Analysis Data preparation and hypothesis testing
11 Presentation
12 Presentation

Recomended or Required Reading

Primary book: Sekaran, Sekaran, U., & Bougie, R. (2016). Research methods for business: A skill building approach. John Wiley & Sons.

Supplementary book: Saunders, M., Lewis, P., & Thornhill A. (2015). Research Methods for Business Students. Pearson.

Additional readings will be assigned during the term.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lectures
2. Presentations
3. Group Term project

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 TP TermProject
2 ASS Assignment
3 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE TP * 0.58 + ASS * 0.42


*** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable.

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. The learner will state the basic terms and concepts related to scientific research.
2. The learner will explain the rationale behind making a scientific research by making a literature review, by asking a research question, by collecting and analyzing data and coming to a conclusion.
3. The learner will diagnose the related problem and recommend solutions depending upon the results of the studied issue.
4. The learner will categorize the details regarding data collection and analysis methods.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

Academic integrity is to demonstrate responsbile and honest behaviors and follow ethical principles in academia. All students should respect the intellectual property rights of others. Specifically every student should avoid plagiarism. All types of plagiarism are serious and violate academic integrity policy.
To understand and prevent plagiarism, please see the following link: https://www.plagiarism.org/understanding-plagiarism. During our lectures, a variety of information will be provided but if you have any problems you can ask me.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Professor Sedef Akgüngör (Economics), sedef.akgungor@deu.edu.tr
Associate Professor Özge Özgen (International Trade and Business), ozge.ozgen@deu.edu.tr
Assistant Professor Zühal Ünalp Çepel (International Relations), zuhal.unalp@deu.edu.tr

Course Coordinator:
Assistant Professor Engin Bağış Öztürk (Business Administration), engin.ozturk@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

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Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 11 3 33
Tutorials 1 3 3
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 12 1 12
Preparation for quiz etc. 2 5 10
Web Search and Library Research 1 12 12
Peparing term project and presentation 1 18 18
Quiz etc. 2 1 2
Project Assignment 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 92

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13PO.14PO.15
LO.14355
LO.22355
LO.3455
LO.4255
LO.52535
LO.6155
LO.755
LO.8455
LO.955
LO.10555
LO.11554

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