COURSE UNIT TITLE

: RESEARCH METHODS IN ECONOMICS

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

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

Offered By

Economics (English) (UOLP-New York State University (Suny Albany))

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR BURÇAK MÜGE VURAL

Offered to

Economics (English) (UOLP-New York State University (Suny Albany))

Course Objective

This course aims to equip economics students with the essential research skills and methodological tools necessary to design, conduct, analyze, and present empirical and theoretical research in economics, fostering critical thinking and evidence-based problem solving.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   1. Identify and explain key concepts, approaches, and types of research used in economics.
2   2. Formulate clear and researchable economic questions or hypotheses.
3   3. Design a research project using appropriate methodological frameworks.
4   4. Collect, evaluate, and interpret qualitative and quantitative economic data.
5   5. Apply basic statistical and econometric techniques to analyze economic problems.
6   6. Critically assess academic literature in economics.
7   7. Communicate research findings effectively in written and oral formats, adhering to academic standards and ethical principles.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction to Research
2 The Scientific Approach and Alternative Approaches to Investigation
3 The Research Process: Defining the Research Problem; The Critical Literature Review
4 The Research Process: Theoretical Framework and Hypothesis; Elements of Research Design
5 Measurement of Variables: Operational Definition; Scaling, Reliability and Validity
6 Data Collection Methods: Interview and Observation
7 Data Collection Methods: Administering Questionnaire
8 Data Collection Methods: Experimental Designs
9 Sampling
10 Data Analysis
11 Data Analysis
12 Data Analysis
13 The Research Report and Conclusion
14 Researches and Review

Recomended or Required Reading

To be announced.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lecture
2. In-class Studies
3. Group Project

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MT Midterm
2 TP TermProject
3 ASS Assignment
4 PRS Presentation
5 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MT * 0.30 + TP * 0.25 +ASS * 0.20 + PRS * 0.25


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 academic activities. 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 always ask the instructor.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

To be announced.

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 11 3 33
Tutorials 3 3 9
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 1 14
Preparation for midterm exam 1 8 8
Preparing assignments 1 10 10
Preparing presentations 1 8 8
Web Search and Library Research 1 8 8
Final 1 2 2
Midterm 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 94

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13PO.14
LO.13
LO.234
LO.3343
LO.445
LO.53
LO.64
LO.74

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