SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
RMT7101	Research Methods and Techniques	1	Spring	3	0	3	6

Course Type :	Elective Course V
Cycle:	Master TQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Second Cycle EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction:	English
Prerequisities and Co-requisities:	N/A
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Name of Coordinator:	Doçent Dr. CAFER ŞAFAK EYEL
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı:	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi EDANUR ERÖZER Doçent Dr. CAFER ŞAFAK EYEL Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ÖZGÜR BURÇAK GÜRSOY YENİLMEZ
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SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives:	Bu lisansüstü ders, sosyal bilimler araştırmalarının temel ilkelerini, çeşitli metodolojilerini ve uygulamalı pratiklerini titiz ve derinlemesine bir biçimde inceler.
Course Content:	This course examines key concepts, theories, and methodological approaches in social science research. It emphasizes hands-on practice in designing, conducting, and interpreting studies.

Course Specific Rules

Students are expected to actively participate in class discussions and complete the assigned weekly readings.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:



Knowledge *(Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)*
1) Explain key concepts and theoretical foundations of social science research.
Skills *(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)*
Competences *(Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)*
1) Compare and apply different research methodologies and data collection techniques.
2) Design and propose a small-scale research project, including research questions and methods.
3) Critically evaluate research findings and, through in-class discussions, express their ideas and insights in this field.

Weekly Course Schedule

Week	Subject	Materials Sharing *
		Related Preparation	Further Study
1)	Introduction: The Logic of Inquiry in Social Science Research	Babbie, E. R. (2007). The Basics of Social Research (4th Edition) Chapter 1: “Human Inquiry and Science” Pp. 3-30
2)	Theoretical and Ethical Foundations of Social Research	Babbie, E. R. (2007). The Basics of Social Research (4th Edition) Chapter 2: “Paradigms, Theory, and Research” Pp. 32-62 Chapter 3: “The Ethics and Politics of Social Research” Pp.64-91
3)	Principles of Research Design	Babbie, E. R. (2007). The Basics of Social Research (4th Edition) Chapter 4: “Research Design” Pp. 94-127	Callahan, J. L. (2014). Writing literature reviews: A reprise and update. Human resource development review, 13(3), 271-275.
4)	From Concepts to Measurement	Babbie, E. R. (2007). The Basics of Social Research (4th Edition) Chapter 5: “Conceptualization, Operationalization, and Measurement” Pp. 130-165
5)	Indicators, Scales, and Typologies	Babbie, E. R. (2007). The Basics of Social Research (4th Edition) Chapter 6: “Indexes, Scales, and Typologies” Pp. 168-196
6)	Sampling Strategies and the Logic of Selection	Babbie, E. R. (2007). The Basics of Social Research (4th Edition) Chapter 7: “The Logic of Sampling” Pp. 198-240
7)	Data Collection I: Experiments	Babbie, E. R. (2007). The Basics of Social Research (4th Edition) Chapter 8: “Experiments” Pp. 244-267	Lamprianou, I., & Ellinas, A. A. (2019). Emotion, sophistication and political behavior: Evidence from a laboratory experiment. Political Psychology, 40(4), 859-876.
8)	MIDTERM EXAM
9)	Data Collection II: Surveys	Babbie, E. R. (2007). The Basics of Social Research (4th Edition) Chapter 9: “Survey Research” Pp. 268-309	Ersanilli, E., & van der Gaag, M. (2022). Data report: online surveys, Wave 2 & Polish 2021 online survey. MOBILISE working papers.
10)	Qualitative Research Methods	Babbie, E. R. (2007). The Basics of Social Research (4th Edition) Chapter 10: “Qualitative Field Research” Pp. 312-346 Babbie, E. R. (2007). The Basics of Social Research (4th Edition) Chapter 11: “Unobtrusive Research” Pp. 348-379	-Bennett, A. O., & Elman, C. (2007). Case Study Methods in the International Relations Subfield. Comparative Political Studies, 40(2), 170–195. -Capati, A. (2024). Italian parties and the European Union's response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine: a qualitative content analysis. Italian Political Science Review/Rivista Italiana di Scienza Politica, 54(3), 223-239. -Famulari, U. (2020). Framing the Trump administration’s “zero tolerance” policy: A quantitative content analysis of news stories and visuals in US news websites. Journalism studies, 21(16), 2267-2284.
11)	Qualitative Data Analysis	Babbie, E. R. (2007). The Basics of Social Research (4th Edition) Chapter 13: “Qualitative Data Analysis” Pp. 414-440
12)	Quantitative Data Analysis	Babbie, E. R. (2007). The Basics of Social Research (4th Edition) Chapter 14: “Quantitative Data Analysis” Pp. 442-468
13)	Critical Reading and Academic Writing in Social Research	Babbie, E. R. (2007). The Basics of Social Research (4th Edition) Chapter 15: “Reading and Writing Social Research” Pp. 470-494
14)	Student Research Proposal Presentations

*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

Level of Contribution of the Course to PLOs

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

	Programme Learning Outcomes	Contribution Level (from 1 to 5)
1)	Explains the fundamental and theoretical knowledge required for business management.
2)	Approaches problems encountered in the field of business administration with an analytical mindset and produces solutions.
3)	Develops problem-solving and decision-making abilities through individual and team work.
4)	Demonstrates the ability to manage employees and processes in a dynamic business environment.
5)	Acquires the skill of writing a thesis that contributes to the field by examining a current problem in business administration from a scientific perspective.
6)	Evaluates existing norms and standards in tasks undertaken with a critical perspective, and develops innovative and entrepreneurial ideas.
7)	Enhances professional-level competencies beyond undergraduate qualifications in accordance with the expectations of the business world and society, as well as the institutional outcomes defined by our university, and applies them in professional or academic life.
8)	Possesses cultural awareness and conveys it to groups both within and outside the field.

SECTION IV: TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESMENT-EVALUATION METHODS OF THE COURSE

Teaching & Learning Methods of the Course

(All teaching and learning methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Teaching and Learning Methods defined at the Programme Level	Teaching and Learning Methods Defined for the Course
Lectures
Discussion
Reading
Homework
Brain Storming
Questions Answers
Individual and Group Work
Active Participation in Class

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course

(All assessment and evaluation methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Aassessment and evaluation Methods defined at the Programme Level	Assessment and Evaluation Methods defined for the Course
Midterm
Presentation
Final Exam

Contribution of Assesment & Evalution Activities to Final Grade of the Course

Measurement and Evaluation Methods	# of practice per semester	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40.00
Semester Final Exam	1	% 60.00
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
Total		% 100

SECTION V: WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED FOR THE COURSE

WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Teaching & Learning Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Course	14	3	42
Laboratory	0	0	0
Application	0	0	0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)	0	0	0
Field Work	0	0	0
Study Hours Out of Class	14	2	28
Presentations / Seminar	1	2	2
Project	0	0	0
Homework Assignments	0	0	0
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities	-	-	72
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Quizzes	0	0	0
Midterms	1	36	36
Semester Final Exam	1	46	46
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities	-	-	82
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities)			154
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h)			6

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Babbie, E. R. (2007). The Basics of Social Research (4th Edition)
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