APPLIED RESEARCH METHODS AND TECHNIQUES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
IBT311	APPLIED RESEARCH METHODS AND TECHNIQUES	5	3	3	8

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Prof. MUSTAFA KÖKSAL
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
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
Jackson, S. (2015) Research Methods and Statistics 5e: A Critical Thinking Approach, Cengage: Wadsworth Press
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.

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	Summarizing basic and advanced topics in International Trade and Business.		1
2	To define the theories, concepts and principles of International Trade and Business and its sub-fields.			2
3	Interpreting the relationship of International Trade and Business with other disciplines.				3
4	Using the theoretical knowledge gained in the field of International Trade and Business in professional practices and daily life.			2

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explaining current events and phenomena in the field with a holistic perspective analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills.				3
2	Solving problems encountered in business life, at individual and organizational level.				3
3	Effective use of computer programs (such as SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) in the face of complex business problems.						5
4	Evaluating the developments in the world from an intellectual perspective in the light of the joint faculty courses taken.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Recognizing new theoretical and practical approaches in the field of International Trade and Business.				3
2	Recognize the relevant literature effectively.					4
3	Independently organize activities towards organizational goals and objectives.			2

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To conduct qualitative and quantitative research on the subjects related to the field.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to work independently in the light of the knowledge gained in the field of International Trade and Business and to take responsibility for the work done.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Adopting the philosophy of lifelong learning.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Using foreign language skills effectively in business and social life, explaining their demands in writing or verbally.			2
2	To design a healthy communication network in the business world by using social life skills.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Benefiting from the theoretical and historical knowledge of international trade and business; analyzes current issues, events and problems.			2
2	Continually improving their knowledge of the structure and characteristics of the variables of international trade and business.				3

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