BUSINESS (ENGLISH)
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code:

1314211005

Ders İsmi:

Research Methods for Social Sciences

Ders Yarıyılı:

Fall

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

Ders Koşulu:

Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:

Type of course:

Necessary

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Prof. Dr. Özlem Arzu AZER

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi Fakhri BAGHİROV

Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives:

This course enables participants to gain a comprehensive understanding of the scientific research process, from the initial stages of formulating a research question to data collection, analysis and ethical presentation of results. By the end of the course, students will have the knowledge and skills needed to effectively plan, conduct and report scientific research, whether in academic, professional or organizational settings.

Course Content:

This course is designed to equip students with the basic concepts and methods necessary to conduct impactful research in diverse fields. Divided into several stages, it begins with an introduction to scientific research methods, then covers topics such as research planning, establishing substantial research methods, exploring various research methods, mastering data analysis and interpretation, and finally mastering the skills of writing comprehensive research reports

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Gaining a foundational understanding of the fundamental principles and concepts underlying scientific research.
2) Learning how to formulate clear research questions and hypotheses to guide their studies while considering ethics and principles
3) Demonstrating ability to plan, conduct, and report on research effectively with the solid foundation in scientific research
4) Acquiring the skills necessary to describe, summarize, and analyse research data using both descriptive and inferential statistics.
5) Öğrencilerin APA stilini kullanarak kapsamlı araştırma raporları hazırlamalarına olanak sağlamak, araştırma bulgularının sunumunda netlik ve profesyonellik sağlamak.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Ders Akış Planı

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction
2)	Writing and presenting your project report
3)	Choosing a research topic and developing research proposal and Literature Review
4)	Understanding research philosophy and approaches to theory development
5)	Formulating the research design
6)	Selecting samples
7)	Utilising secondary data
8)	Midterm
9)	Collecting data through observation
10)	Collecting primary data using research interviews and research diaries and using questionnaires
11)	Analysing data quantitatively & Analysing data qualitatively
12)	Group Project Follow Up in Application---SPSS
13)	Group Project Follow Up in Application---SPSS
14)	Group Project Follow Up in Application---SPSS

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Research Methods for Business Students, 8th edition Published by Pearson (May 27, 2019) © 2019 Mark N. K. Saunders Professor of Business Research Methods, University of BirminghamPhilip Lewis Formerly of University of GloucestershireAdrian Thornhill Formerly of University of Gloucestershire
References:	Research Methods for Business Students, 8th edition Published by Pearson (May 27, 2019) © 2019 Mark N. K. Saunders Professor of Business Research Methods, University of BirminghamPhilip Lewis Formerly of University of GloucestershireAdrian Thornhill Formerly of University of Gloucestershire

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Has basic knowledge, concepts and current theoretical knowledge and current developments in the field of business administration.
2) Understands the main actors, conditions and dynamics in the global business environment.
3) Comprehends ethical, legal and security issues related to business life.
4) Shares the results by reaching the right conclusions from the researches with effective data collection and analysis methods.
5) Develops creative solutions to problems that may arise in business processes due to changes in the corporate environment.
6) Plans the activities for the development of the employees under her responsibility and exhibits effective leadership.
7) Takes responsibility for solving complex and unpredictable problems related to her field.
8) Evaluates the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of business with a critical approach.
9) Supports personal and institutional development by adhering to the concept of lifelong learning.
10) Shares his/her thoughts on the issues related to his/her field and solution proposals regarding the problems with experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
11) By using a foreign language, monitors theoretical and applied knowledge in the field.
12) Understands the importance and necessity of adapting to the changes in the complex and rapidly changing global business environment with an innovative perspective.
13) Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing, with people from different cultures and groups inside and outside the institution.
14) Supporting the universality of cultural rights, conscious of social justice; becomes an operator that respects the environment, institution, history and cultural heritage.

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Has basic knowledge, concepts and current theoretical knowledge and current developments in the field of business administration.	3
2)	Understands the main actors, conditions and dynamics in the global business environment.	2
3)	Comprehends ethical, legal and security issues related to business life.	1
4)	Shares the results by reaching the right conclusions from the researches with effective data collection and analysis methods.	5
5)	Develops creative solutions to problems that may arise in business processes due to changes in the corporate environment.	1
6)	Plans the activities for the development of the employees under her responsibility and exhibits effective leadership.	2
7)	Takes responsibility for solving complex and unpredictable problems related to her field.	1
8)	Evaluates the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of business with a critical approach.	4
9)	Supports personal and institutional development by adhering to the concept of lifelong learning.	2
10)	Shares his/her thoughts on the issues related to his/her field and solution proposals regarding the problems with experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.	5
11)	By using a foreign language, monitors theoretical and applied knowledge in the field.	5
12)	Understands the importance and necessity of adapting to the changes in the complex and rapidly changing global business environment with an innovative perspective.	3
13)	Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing, with people from different cultures and groups inside and outside the institution.	1
14)	Supporting the universality of cultural rights, conscious of social justice; becomes an operator that respects the environment, institution, history and cultural heritage.	4

Öğrenme Etkinliği ve Öğretme Yöntemleri

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Semester Final Exam	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	16	3	48
Midterms	1	40	40
Final	1	50	50
Total Workload			180