Information Package

Ph.D. on Banking and Finance

BF630

SCIENTIFIC RESEARCHMETHODS AND PUBLISHING ETHICS

Course Code
BF630
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
15
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelDoctorate Of Science
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS15
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. They can design their own research for the course, project and thesis they will take in the future.
  2. Can use different measurement methods in line with the requirements of the research.
  3. May have knowledge about research ethics.
  4. May have knowledge about appropriate sample selection.
  5. Will be able to design a questionnaire suitable for the research topic.
  6. Can write a research report.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionIn this course; problem determination, data collection and data analysis methods and interpreting the results are the main subjects. Necessary technical methods and applications will be emphasized. Ethical issues will be discussed and ethical principles will be learned.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Research in the social sciences: Introduction
2nd Week Theory in social sciences
3rd Week Research ethics
4th Week Literature search
5th Week Measuring
6th Week Measurement, Sampling
7th Week Midterm
8th Week Data collection: Survey
9th Week Data collection: Survey
10th Week Data collection: Experiment
11th Week Data collection: Experiment
12th Week Data collection: Other methods
13th Week Writing the research report
14th Week Project presentations
Recommended or Required ReadingNeuman, L. (2006) Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches, 6. Baskı, Allyn & Bacon
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Problem Solving
  • Project
  • Practice
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
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 25 350
Preparation for Final exam 1 70 70
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 2 2
Total Work Load466
Total Work Load / 30 (h)15.53
ECTS Credit of the Course15
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
K1 X X X X
K2 X
K3 X
K4 X
K5 X