Research Methods (POEC606) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Research Methods POEC606 General Elective 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language Turkish
Course Type Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level Ph.D.
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Nil Demet Güngör
Course Assistants
Course Objectives •To develop a range of social research methods, techniques and skills and how they have been used to address particular research questions in economics; •The contrasting epistemological perspectives that underpin social science research; •Survey design and analysis; •A range of quantitative methods of analysis; •A range of qualitative research methods; •Ethical problems and issues related to social research, and management research in particular; •Project planning and development; •How research in various areas of economics have developed
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • To formulate adequate research questions and design appropriate research
  • To collect data by using a variety of methods
  • To analyze both qualitative and quantitative data by using computer-based skills.
  • Critically evaluate a research and that of other social scientists
Course Content Social research methods, techniques and skills; how they are used to address particular research questions in economics.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Doing Social Research Neuman, ch.1
2 Theory and Social Research Neuman, ch.2
3 Dimensions of Research Neuman, ch.1
4 Alternatives to Social Research Neuman, ch. 1
5 Theory and Research Neuman, ch.2
6 The Meanings of Methodology Neuman, ch.2
7 Major Approaches to Social Science Neuman, ch.2
8 Midterm
9 Literature Review and Ethical Issues Neuman, ch.3
10 Reviewing Scholarly Literature and Planning a Study Neuman, ch.4
11 Qualitative Research Designs Neuman, ch.4
12 Qualitative Research Designs Neuman, ch.4
13 Measurement and Sampling Neuman, ch.5 and 6
14 Qualitative and Quantitative Data Analysis Neuman, ch. 10 and 13
15 A look at the qualitative and quantitative research selected papers
16 Final

Sources

Course Book 1. W. Lawrence Neuman (2007); Social Research: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches – Pearson Education and Allyn Bacon (USA)
Other Sources 2. M Saunders et. al. (2003); Research Methods for Business Students – Prentice Hall.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation 1 10
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation 1 10
Project 1 15
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 25
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 5 100
Percentage of Semester Work 55
Percentage of Final Work 45
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 To compare main theories and/or approaches in political economy and make a critical evaluation of each X
2 To compare main macroeconomic theories and/or approaches and make a critical evaluation of each X
3 To use complementary approaches from other relevant disciplines (e.g. political science, sociology) in order to solve problems requiring scientific expertise X
4 To develop the skills for establishing a micro-macro link in human and social sciences X
5 To analyze the main economic indicators and comment on them X
6 To acquire theoretical knowledge through literature survey and derive empirically testable hypothesis X
7 To be able to develop new approaches/theories for complex problems in political economy X
8 To apply critical thinking, statistical/econometric tools or other relevant quantitative and qualitative tools to new areas/problems X
9 To make a research design and carry it out within predetermined time frames X
10 To formulate and present policy recommendations based on academic research X
11 To continue learning and undertake advanced research independently X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 5 80
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 2 2
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 3 3
Total Workload 133