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Master's of Economics with Thesis

ECON568

RESEARCH METHODS AND RESEARCH ETHICS

Course Code
ECON568
Semester
First Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study1
SemesterFirst Term (Fall)
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learn the scope and basis of scientific research.
  2. Learn the methods of accessing scientific information and data collection.
  3. Reads and understands scientific texts also can analyze data.
  4. Learn how to prepare a research report.
  5. Have knowledge of scientific ethics and can prevent unethical behaviors.
  6. Write a research report.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course is designed to investigate the research methods and the steps of scientific research process. In this course, finding the right research question, stating a hypothesis, operationalization, measuring, collecting and analyzing the data, interpretation and writing report techniques are examined. Ethics and theory of ethics, research and publication ethics, unethical issues are taken during the class.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Definition, Nature, Feature, Historical Development of Science and Scientific Paradigms
2nd Week Scientific Research and Scientific Research Processes
3rd Week Scientific Research Methods (Qualitative-Quantitative Researches)
4th Week Measurement tools used in scientific research
5th Week Data Collection Processes and Analysis Methods, Data Collection Tools
6th Week Research problem and determination of hypotheses
7th Week Steps of Scientific Research Method
8th Week Mid-term Examination
9th Week Types of Scientific Publication, Presentation Preparation
10th Week Scientific Reporting, Resource Usage, Citation Methods, Bibliography Editing
11th Week Concept of Ethics and Occupation
12th Week Concept of Research Ethics and Basic Principles
13th Week Studies Against Publication Ethics
14th Week Studies Against Publication Ethics
Recommended or Required ReadingKazım Özdamar, Modern Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Nisan Yayıncılık.
Niyazi Karaşar, Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi: Kavramlar İlkeler Teknikleri, Nobel Yayıncılık.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Project 1 30
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 3 3
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 5 70
Preparation for Final exam 1 60 60
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 50 50
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework
Project 1 70 70
Total Work Load298
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.93
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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