APPLIED RESEARCH METHODS AND TECHNIQUES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
UIT311	APPLIED RESEARCH METHODS AND TECHNIQUES	5	3	3	8

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. NURGÜL ERDAL
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course is designed to enable students to understand the relationship between applied research methods and techniques and their carry out in business studies. At the end of the course students will be able to understand and use research methods and techniques in the business problems.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include; fundamental of scientific research, subject selection, hypothesis development, survey conduct, research techniques, data management, data analysis, quantitative research methods issues.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
List the research methods in which businesses can use for problems they encountered. (Bloom 1)
Illustrate the steps of scientific research for international business and trade (Blooms 2).
Interpret the results of an applied study with related to business life. (Bloom 2)
Analyze the effects of variables used in the scientific research by applied research methods. (Bloom 3).

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading and literature review	Introduction to Scientific Research.	Narration, discussion
2	Reading and literature review	Selection of research subject, determination of the limits of research	Narration, discussion
3	Reading and literature review	Reviewing of Resources, Hypothesis and Strategy Development, Determination of Research Strategies	Narration, discussion
4	Reading and literature review	Research Universe and Sampling, Sampling Environment, Sampling Method	Narration, discussion
5	Reading and literature review	Data, Data Sources, Primary and Secondary Data	Narration, discussion
6	Reading and literature review	Survey, Interview and Observation Techniques	Narration, discussion
7	Reading and literature review	Quantitative Research Methods, Preparing Data for Analysis,	Narration, discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading and literature review	Measurement and Measurement Errors, Data Preparation Process	Narration, discussion
10	Reading and literature review	Qualitative Research Methods, The Basic of Qualitative Research	Narration, discussion
11	Reading and literature review	Preparing the Research Report	Narration, discussion
12	Reading and literature review	Form and Scope of the Research Report, Writing Rules of the Research Report	Narration, discussion
13	Reading and literature review	Ethics of Research, Scientific Ethics	Narration, discussion
14	Reading and literature review	Ethics of Research, Scientific Ethics	Narration, discussion
15	Reading and literature review	Student Presentations	Narration, discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Kaya, Z. & Şahin, M. (2013), Uygulamalı Araştırma Yöntemleri ve Teknikleri, Konya: Eğitim Yayınevi
Johnson, R. B. (2015) Araştırma Yöntemleri: Desen ve Analiz (Çev), Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık
Gliner, J. A., Morgan, G.A., Routledge, N.L.L. (2016) Uygulamada Araştırma Yöntemleri (Çev.) Ankara: Nobel Yayıncılık.
Jackson, S. (2015) Research Methods and Statistics 5e: A Critical Thinking Approach, Cengage: Wadsworth Press

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of international business and trade. (Bloom 1)					4
2	Explain business and trade functions and processes based on current scientific sources (Bloom 2).				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate internationally valid business and trade cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences. (Bloom 2)				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has. (Bloom 2)				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business and trade for occupational practices. (Bloom 3)				3
2	Solve individual and organizational problems in business life. (Bloom 3)				3
3	Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems. (Bloom 3)			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently. (Bloom 3)				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach. (Bloom 4)				3
2	Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments. (Bloom 3)					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on international business and trade to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways. (Bloom 1)					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Designs the research process in the field of business. (design) (Bloom 6)			2
2	Conducts operations by considering the ethical values in business activities. (apply) (Bloom’s 3)					4
3	Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life. (Bloom 2)		1

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	3	39
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	7	10	70
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	6	8	48
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	42	0	201