Course Name:  Research Techniques

Degree: M.A.

Code

Year/Semester

Local Credits

ECTS Credits

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

MBA 511

     1/2 (fall)

3

6

3

0

0

Department

International Business and Trade

Instructors

Dr. Lect. 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

 -  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

--

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

Has the contemporary and up-to-date information about the field of business that can be used in professional life and has theoretical knowledge applicable in the literature.

X

b

Comprehends the strategic, tactical and operational dimensions of business management.

X

c

Can make predictions about the field and be innovative.

X

d

Can transform the theoretical knowledge obtained into conceptual and cognitive knowledge; with this knowledge has the ability to independently perform and execute a business in the chosen career field.

X

e

Has the ability to collect, interpret and analyze data that is related to the conceptual and cognitive knowledge developed in conjunction with the specialization and has the ability to use this information to execute and direct the projects and activities related to the field.

X

f

Has the ability to monitor business practices and technological innovations and adapt them to managerial problems.

X

g

Can take responsibility in projects and work related to the field, show leadership behavior and suggest solutions.

X

h

Has interpersonal and teamwork competencies.

X

i

Has the ability to evaluate and use strategies that may be effective in the negotiation process.

X

j

Is aware of the importance of rapid change and lifelong learning.

X

k

Has professional ethics and responsibility in the collection, interpretation, implementation and announcement of results related to the field.

X

l

Can use and manage Microsoft Office software programs related to the area, use information and communication technologies.

X

m

Has effective verbal and written communication related to the field.

X

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Prepared by

Dr. Lect. Aykut Arslan

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