Information Package

Ph.D. on Management and Organization

MAN607

QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS

Course Code
MAN607
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. Know the basicsof quantitative research methods
  2. Know the basic and advanced levels of statistics
  3. Know to build models with the quantitative variables
  4. Know parametric and non-parametric quantitative methods
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsMAN660 TOPICS IN MICRO ORGANIZATION THEORY I MAN661 TOPICS IN MACRO ORGANIZATION THEORY
Course DescriptionStudents will learn how to do an unbiased and valuable quantitative study. In addition, students will gain the ability to use quantitative data analysis software.Students who have successfully completed the course will be able to produce works that can be published in reputable journals.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Ethical Principles in Scientific Research
2nd Week Ethical Rules Specific to Quantitative Research
3rd Week Introduction to SPSS Software.
4th Week Descriptive Statistics, Frequency Distributions, Cross Tables.
5th Week Hypothesis Testings I
6th Week Hypothesis Testings II
7th Week Covariance and Correlation
8th Week Mid Term Exam
9th Week Covariance and Correlation
10th Week Regression Analysis
11th Week Scale Development
12th Week Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA)
13th Week Confirmatory Factor Analysis
14th Week Other Multivariate Statistical Methods
15th Week General Assessment
Recommended or Required ReadingTabachnick, B. G, & Fidel, L. S. (2001). Using Multivariate Statistics (Fourth edition). Boston: Ally and Bacon
Altunışık, R. Coşkun, R. Bayraktaroğlu, S. ve Yıldırım, E. (2005) Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri, Sakarya: Sakarya Yayınevi.
Büyüköztürk, Ş. (2007). Veri Analizi El Kitabı, Ankara: Pegem
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Case Study
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 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 4 55 220
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 4 40 160
Laboratory (including preparation) 1 30 30
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework
Total Work Load457
Total Work Load / 30 (h)15.23
ECTS Credit of the Course15
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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