Course Name:  DİE 511 Research Techniques

Degree: M.A.

Code

Year/Semester

Local Credits

ECTS Credits

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

DIE 511

½ (fall)

3

6

3

0

0

Department

Maritime Business Management

Instructors

Asst. Prof. Aykut Arslan

Contact Information

aarslan@pirireis.edu.tr

Office Hours

Tuesday 13:30-15:30

Web page

PRU Online

Course Type

 Compulsory

Course Language

English

Course Prerequisites

  Undergrad Statistics

Course Description

Basic Concepts Regarding Science and Research, Research Problem, Causality, Conceptualization, Measuring, Descriptive methods-Questionnaire Development, Content Analysis, Field Study, Logic of Sampling, Research Design and Choice of Statistical Test, Preparing Bibliography, Violation of Ethics and Plagiarism, Inferential Statistics I, Inferential Statistics II, Non-parametric Tests.

Course Objectives

The overall objective of this course is to provide students the means to prepare their own projects/dissertations and help them to tackle more with issues and decisions at work.

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course the student will be able to

1. Understand the scientific methods, theories and paradigms
2. Learn research types and processes
3. Understand research problem and its relation to hypotheses
4. Make literature review
5. Learn to report a study directly and indirectly
6. Choose the right statistical test that suits the research pattern
7. Compare questionnaire development and interpretation techniques
8. Grasp plagiarism and the other ethical violations

Instructional Methods and Techniques

Lectures, discussions and case analyses.

Tutorial Place

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Textbook

- http://www.acikders.org.tr/course/view.php?id=80

-   Ders Notları

Other References

- Gürbüz, Sait ve Şahin, Faruk, 2014, Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri: Felsefe-yöntem-analiz, Seçkin Yayıncılık, Ankara.

- Karasar, Niyazi, 2009, Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Seçkin Yayıncılık, Ankara.
- Baş, Türker, 2010, Anket Hazırlama Teknikleri, Seçkin Yayıncılık, Ankara.
-Yıldırım, Ali ve Şimşek, Hasan, 2005, Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Seçkin Yayıncılık, Ankara.

Homework & Projects

The assignments will be in the forms of article and empirical research examination and reporting.

Laboratory Work

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Computer Use

spss use ın lab-1

Other Activities

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Assessment Criteria NAVIGATIONAL TERMS AND DEFINITIONS AND TERRESTRIAL COORDINATE SYSTEM

Activities

Quantity

Effects on Grading, %

Attendance

Midterm

1

20

Quiz

Homework/Assignment

1

20

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

Practices

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

Field Study

Final Exam

1

60

TOTAL

100

Effects of Midterm on Grading, %

40

Effects of Final on Grading, %

60

TOTAL

100

ECTS/

WORKLOAD TABLE

Activities

Count

Hours

Total

Workload

Lecture

14

3

42

Midterm

1

30

30

Quiz

Homework

1

20

20

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

Practices

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

Field Study

Final Exam

1

50

50

Total Workload

142

Total Workload/25

142/25

Course ECTS Credits

6

Week

Topics

Course Out

comes

1

Basic Concepts Regarding Science and Research

I, II

2

Research Problem, Causality

III

3

Conceptualization, Measuring

III

4

Descriptive methods-Questionnaire Development

I

5

Content Analysis

II

6

Field Study

VII

7

Mid-Terms

8

Logic of Sampling

I, II

9

Research Design and Choice of Statistical Test

II, III

10

Preparing Bibliography

II, IV, VI

11

Violation of Ethics and Plagiarism

VIII

12

Inferential Statistics I

III, VI, V

13

Inferential Statistics II

III, VI, V

14

Non-parametric Tests

III, VI, V

Program Outcomes

Level of Contribution

1

2

3

a

An ability to interpret and analysis of the data regarding maritime management and economics, recognition and solution of problems for decision making process.

X

b

To have a wide-range understanding for the incorporation of the effects of the field of maritime business and economics in a global context.

X

c

Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams and to accurately assess ethical and professional responsibilities.

X

d

Ability to employ knowledge related to the field of maritime business and economics in decision-making, application, and the application of decisions.

X

e

A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

X

f

An ability to apply legal, societal and environmental knowledge in maritime transportation and in all respective modes of transport operations.

X

g

Ability to analyze the theoretical information in the area of maritime economics and management, and to assess their implications in implementation.

X

h

Ability to acquire distinctive information in the key aspects of the maritime business environment.

X

i

Ability to acquire knowledge by integrating information related to the field of maritime business and economics into computerized environments.

X

j

Ability to produce multidisciplinary assessments and conduct analyses in harmony with the area of maritime business and economics, related sub-fields, and other social science areas.

X

k

A knowledge of contemporary issues and an ability to communicate effectively

X

l

To be able to have leadership and management competencies that a manager and entrepreneur should have working at the international level.

X

m

To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values and with the consciousness of social responsibility in various fields of international trade.

X

Prepared by

Asst. Prof. Aykut Arslan

Date

Signature