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

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR ENGIN BAĞIŞ ÖZTÜRK

Offered to

Economics
International Business and Trade
International Relations
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
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 using SPSS
10 Data Analysis Data preparation and hypothesis testing using SPSS
11 Presentation
12 Presentation

Recomended or Required Reading

Primary book: Sekaran, U. and Bougie, R. (2013), Research Methods for Business: A Skill Building Approach, 6/E, John Wiley & Sons, Inc: UK (4t or 5th edition will also work)

Supplementary book: Saunders, Lewis, & Thornhill. (2013). Research methods for business students, 6/E, Pearson Publishing: UK (Earlier editions will also work).

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 MT Midterm
2 TP TermProject
3 FN Final
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MT * 0.30 +TP * 0.30 + FN * 0.40
5 RST RESIT
6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MT * 0.30 +TP * 0.30 + RST * 0.40


*** 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

1. It is obligatory to attend at least 70% of the classes.
2. Plagiarism of any kind will result in disciplinary steps being taken.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Sedef Akgüngör
sedef.akgungor@deu.edu.tr
Tel: 301 8223 or 301 8114 (Department secretary)
Ass. Prof. Dr. Özge Özgen
ozge.ozgen@deu.edu.tr
Tel: 301 8242 or 301 8111 (Department secretary)

Office Hours

Prof. Dr. Sedef Akgüngör Tuesday: 15:00-17:00

Ass. Prof. Dr. Özge Özden Tuesday 9:30-11:30

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 midterm exam 1 10 10
Preparation for final exam 1 10 10
Peparing term project and presentation 1 20 20
Midterm 1 2 2
Final 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.14
LO.13
LO.23
LO.33
LO.43
LO.5
LO.654
LO.74
LO.84
LO.9
LO.10
LO.11

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