Course Name : Research Methods

Degree: Bachelor

Code

Year/Semester

Local Credits

ECTS Credits

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

UIT 224

2/2 (spring)

3.5

7

3

1

0

Department

Economics and Finance

Department of International Management and Trade

Department of Maritime Business Management

Instructors

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Güney Celbiş

Contact Information

e-mail: mgcelbis@pirireis.edu.tr

Office Hours

Tuesday 10:00-12:00

Web page

http://www.pirireis.edu.tr/pruonline/www/index.php

Course Type

 Compulsory

Course Language

English

Course Prerequisites

  EF 214

Course Category by Content, %

Core Discipline

Core conomics and Finance

Economic Analysis

Humanities and Social Sciences

20

30

20

30

Course Description

This course is essentially a continuation of the Statistics course from the previous

Semester. Focusing more on applications, students are required to prepare a presentation using the techniques covered in the course. By the end of the course, students should have a fair understanding of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting statistical data. Fundamentals that will be essential in the econometrics course will be emphasized. Lab exercises using Excel will be introduced following each theoretical lecture.

Course Objectives

The essence of research design and the application of several quantitative methods are conveyed on the development of a basic proposal into a testable question followed by a thorough analysis, interpretation and a discussion of the final results. Hence the course being not only theoretically but also practically involving. Course objectives include topics such as chi-square, correlation, regression and hypothesis testing.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully pass  UIT 224:

1. Will have internalized fundamental concepts in research methods.
2. Will be able to select the appropriate methodology depending on the type of data and research question.
3. Will be able to conduct estimations and identify causation.
4. Will be able to relate findings of results with scientific research.
5. Will be able to share findings and recommendations  related to the her/his field with expert and non-expert audiences based on data.
6. Will operate according to social, scientific, and ethical values when collecting data related to the field, their analysis in computerized environments, interpretation, and the presentation of results.
7. Will be able to calculate and interpret empirical results in computerized environments.

Instructional Methods and Techniques

The presentation of theory and computer applications

Tutorial Place

-

Co-term Condition

-

Textbook

Essential Statistics, Regression, and Econometrics. Gary Smith/ ISBN:978-0-12-382221-5

Other References

Course notes and exercises are shared with students through the web links provided in the course syllabus.

Homework & Projects

Each week, students must complete computer exercises following the theoretical lecture.

Laboratory Work

Computer Use

Each week computer skills will be employed regarding relevant methods.

Other Activities

a quiz and midterm will take place

Assessment Criteria

Activities

Quantity

Effects on Grading, %

Attendance

Midterm

1

40

Quiz

1

10

Homework

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

Practices

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

Field Study

Final Exam

1

50

TOTAL

100

Effects of Midterm on Grading, %

50

Effects of Final on Grading, %

50

TOTAL

100

Week

Topics

Course Outcomes

1

Displaying data

II-V-VII

2

Descriptive statistics

I-II-IV-VII

3

Probability

I-II-IV-VII

4

Sampling

I-II-IV-V-VI

5

Estimation

I-II-III-IV-V-VII

6

Estimation (cont’d)

I-II-III-IV-V-VII

7

Exercise session and quiz

I-II-III- V-VII

8

Hypothesis testing

I-II-III-IV-V-VII

9

Hypothesis testing (cont’d)

I-II-III-IV-V-VII

10

Midterm Exam

I-II-III- V-VII

11

Midterm review and exercises

I-II-III- V-VII

12

Simple regression

I-II-III-IV-V-VII

13

Simple regression (cont’d)

I-II-III-IV-V-VII

14

Modeling

I-II-III-IV-V-VII

Program Outcomes

Level of Contribution

1

2

3

a

Ability to analize the theoretical information in the area of economics and finance, and to assess their implications in implementation.

x

b

Ability to acquire distinctive information in the area of social and and behavioral sciences through academic, managerial, and politically focused written and visual resources

x

c

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

x

d

Ability to present obtained information by employing the technical skills required by the field of economics and finance (such as in computerized environments) in Turkish or English.

x

e

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

x

f

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

x

g

Ability to incorporate and accurately assess ethical and Professional responsibilities.

x

h

Ability to establish effective high-level written and oral communications in Turkish and English.

x

i

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

x

j

Having acquired lifelong learning skills

x

k

Having wide knowledge on contemporary topics.

x

l

Being open and adaptive to novelty and varying conditions

x

m

Having practical and theoretical technical knowledge for being able to obtain information and results through data analysis.

x

Prepared by

Asst.Prof. Mehmet Güney Celbiş

Date

07.6.2017

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