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Ph.D. on Mechanical Engineering (Based on a Bachelor's Degree)

FBE100

RESEARCH METHODS AND ETHICS

Course Code
FBE100
Semester
Fifth Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
2
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelDoctorate Of Science
Year of Study3
SemesterFifth Term (Fall)
ECTS2
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explains the concepts of scientific method and philosophy of science
  2. Understands the stages of scientific research process
  3. Know the conceptual framework, research designs, data collection techniques, universe and sample, measurement and analysis types and use them in scientific studies
  4. Explain the concepts of publication ethics, plagiarism, use plagiarism programs
  5. Write a research proposal.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNO
Course DescriptionStudents will have information about the relevant stages of the scientific research process that they will carry out under the supervision of a faculty member on current issues.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Scientific Method and Philosophy of Science
2nd Week Scientific Research Process
3rd Week Conceptual Framework of Research
4th Week Research Designs and Data Collection Techniques
5th Week Research Universe, Sampling
6th Week Measurement, Analysis Types
7th Week Writing a Research Proposal
8th Week Mid Term
9th Week Research Proposal Presentations
10th Week Research Proposal Presentations
11th Week Research Proposal Presentations
12th Week Thesis Writing Guide
13th Week Ethics in Scientific Research
14th Week Ethics in Scientific Research
15th Week
Recommended or Required ReadingBüyüköztürk, Ş., Kılıç Çakmak, E., Akgün, Ö.E., Karadeniz, Ş. ve Demirel, F. (2018). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri. Ankara: Pegem Akademi. 24. Baskı.
Gürbüz, S. ve Şahin, F. (2017). Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri. Ankara: Seçkin Yayıncılık. 4.Baskı.
Balcı, A. (2016). Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntem, Teknik ve İlkeler. Ankara: Pegem Akademi. 12. Baskı.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Discussion
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Problem Solving
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Assignment 1 20
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 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 15 15
Course hours 14 2 28
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 10 10
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 1 5 5
Total Work Load60
Total Work Load / 30 (h)2
ECTS Credit of the Course2
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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