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| PhD | TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 | QF-EHEA: Third Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 8 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| RCH6001 | Advanced Research Methods | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | Must Course |
| Course Level: | |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Prof. Dr. ELİF OKAN |
| Course Objectives: | The course aims to provide students with comprehensive knowledge of advanced research techniques and methods. This course equips students in the fields of social sciences and business with the ability to deeply understand, apply, and critically evaluate both qualitative and quantitative research methods. Students will gain proficiency in research design, data collection and analysis techniques, interpretation of results, and writing research reports. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; Gaining the ability to understand and apply advanced research methods Utilizing qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis techniques Designing research and selecting appropriate strategies Critically evaluating research findings Conducting research in accordance with ethical principles Effectively presenting research results both in written and oral forms |
| The course content includes topics including developing research questions and hypotheses, while explaining different types of research (experimental, descriptive, exploratory, etc.) and the appropriate contexts for their use. Students learn how to conduct literature reviews and critically evaluate sources. In the qualitative research methods section, topics such as interview and focus group techniques, content analysis, and thematic analysis are covered. Quantitative research methods include topics like survey and scale development, and data collection techniques. The statistical analysis methods course covers descriptive and inferential statistics, as well as advanced analysis techniques like regression analysis, ANOVA, and MANOVA. Mixed research methods discuss how qualitative and quantitative methods can be integrated, along with their advantages and disadvantages. The course emphasizes ethical principles in research, data protection, and privacy, ensuring that students adhere to ethical standards throughout their research processes. Finally, students gain competence in writing research reports and effectively presenting their findings. This course content provides students with comprehensive knowledge of advanced research methods, equipping them with the necessary skills to plan, conduct, and report research projects. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction and Research Design: Introduction to the course, developing research questions and hypotheses | Articles, book chapters and cases |
| 2) | Research Types and Strategies: Experimental, descriptive, and exploratory research methods | Articles, book chapters and cases |
| 3) | Literature Review and Source Evaluation: Techniques for conducting and evaluating literature reviews | Articles, book chapters and cases |
| 4) | Qualitative Research Methods: Interview, focus group techniques, and content analysis | Articles, book chapters and cases |
| 5) | Qualitative Research Methods: Thematic analysis and coding techniques | Articles, book chapters and cases |
| 6) | Quantitative Research Methods: Survey and scale development, data collection techniques | Articles, book chapters and cases |
| 7) | Descriptive Statistics: Descriptive statistics and data visualization | Articles, book chapters and cases |
| 8) | Inferential Statistics: Hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, and p-values | Articles, book chapters and cases |
| 9) | Regression and Correlation Analysis: Simple and multiple regression, correlation analysis | Articles, book chapters and cases |
| 10) | Variance Analysis (ANOVA, MANOVA) ANOVA and MANOVA techniques, applications | Articles, book chapters and cases |
| 11) | Mixed Research Methods: Integration of qualitative and quantitative methods | Articles, book chapters and cases |
| 12) | Ethical Principles and Legal Regulations: Research ethics, data protection, and privacy | Articles, book chapters and cases |
| 13) | Writing Research Reports: Scientific writing standards and report structure | Articles, book chapters and cases |
| 14) | Presentation and Discussion of Research Findings: Effective presentation techniques and discussion | Articles, book chapters and cases |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | |
| References: | RITCHIE j., LEWIS J (2003) Qualitative Research Practice;A Guide forSocial Science Students and Researchers,sage Publication, London. LAWRENCE NEUMAN(2014) Social Research Methods:Qualitative and Quantative Approaches, Pearson Education Limited HALL,S. (2003)Söylem İdeoloji Din, Çev: Zeynep Özarslan,Nurcan Ateş, Su Yayınları, ŞENCAN ,H.(2007) Sosyal ve Davranışsal Bilimlerde Bilimsel araştırma , Seçkün Yayınevi, İstanbul TRACY S.J. (2013) Quantative Research Methods:Collecting Evidence, Crafting Analysis, Communication Impact,Wiley- Black Well, TASHOKKORİ A.,TEDDLIE C (2003) Handbook of Mixed Medhods in Social and Behavioral Research, Sage Publication, London. |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 14 | % 10 |
| Presentation | 1 | % 20 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 8 | 112 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 50 | 50 |
| Midterms | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Final | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Total Workload | 214 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution |