COURSE UNIT TITLE

: ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODS

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
ETC 5014 ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5

Offered By

Electronic Trade

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ONUR DOĞAN

Offered to

Electronic Trade

Course Objective

The course aims to deliver scientific research methodology and statistical theory by using a selected program package to the students.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Make literature review about research topic
2   Determine the variables about research topic
3   Model and solve real problems about corresponding business functions
4   Able to hypothesize about research problems
5   Able to collect data about research topic and analyse these data by package softwares with statistical and mathematical methods
6   Interpret and report analyse findings and results with scientific basis.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Scientific research and research ethics
2 Core Concepts in Research Methodologies, Types of Research, Tools of Research
3 Adopting Research topic, Defining research's Problem Statement, Literature Review
4 Determining the Research Variables and Hypothesis
5 Measuring and Scaling in Researches
6 Validity and Reliability in Scales in
7 Determining the population and the sample
8 Midterm
9 Descriptive Statistics in SPSS
10 Parametric Tests in SPSS
11 Linear Regression and Correlation Analysis, Logistic Regression Analysis in SPSS
12 Factor Analysis and Reliability Analysis in SPSS
13 Nonparametric Tests in SPSS
14 Evaluating Research Findings, Writing and presentation of research report
15 Evaluating Research Findings, Writing and presentation of research report

Recomended or Required Reading

Textbook(s):
Prof. Dr. Kazım Özdamar, Paket Programlar Ile Istatistiksel Veri Analizi , Kaan Kitabevi
Supplementary Book(s):
Yönetim Biliminde Ileri Araştırma Yöntemleri ve Uygulamalar, Beta Basım Yayım Dağıtım A.Ş. Istanbul, 2010-Doç. Dr. Ali Özdemir

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Computer, internet, communication tools, course notes, written and visual model practices, presentation tools

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE
3 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE * 0.40 + FCG* 0.60
4 RST RESIT
5 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.40 + RST* 0.60


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

learning outcomes shall be accessed through midterm and final exam.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

Attending at least 70 percent of lectures is mandatory.
Plagiarism of any type will result in disciplinary action.
Students are expected tp participate actively in class discussions.
Students are expected to attend to classes on time.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

onur.dogan@deu.edu.tr
0.232.3012562

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 3 42
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 13 3 39
Preparation for midterm exam 1 24 24
Preparation for final exam 1 24 24
Midterm 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 131

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.111
LO.211
LO.31111
LO.411
LO.511
LO.6111

CONTACT INFORMATION
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Phone: +90(232) 412 12 12 - Fax: +90 (232) 464 81 35

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