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COURSE INFORMATION
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourSemesterECTS
MAL 523SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODS3 + 01st Semester6

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course Level Master's Degree
Course Type Elective
Course Objective To introduce the basic concepts and methodologies of social sciences. .
Course Content Definitions of scientific research. Different disciplines and methods of which are used in scientific research. Methods of scientific research. Classification of various research methods and techniques used for the purpose of scientific research .
Prerequisites No the prerequisite of lesson.
Corequisite No the corequisite of lesson.
Mode of Delivery Face to Face

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1To understand concepts of sciences
2To understand essences of scientific research and its methods
3To understand degrees of scientific research and its methods
4To understand techniques of scientific research and to comment these tecniques

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
PO 01PO 02PO 03PO 04PO 05PO 06PO 07
LO 001   5  5
LO 002   5  4
LO 003   4   
LO 004   5   
Sub Total   19  9
Contribution0005002

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
ActivitiesQuantityDuration (Hour)Total Work Load (Hour)
Course Duration (14 weeks/theoric+practical)14342
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)14228
Assignments11616
Mid-terms12020
Final examination12525
Presentation / Seminar Preparation12525
Total Work Load

ECTS Credit of the Course






156

6
COURSE DETAILS
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 Course TermNoInstructors
Details 2017-2018 Fall1SEVİNÇ YARAŞIR TÜLÜMCE
Details 2011-2012 Fall1SELAMİ SEZGİN


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Course Details
Course Code Course Title L+P Hour Course Code Language Of Instruction Course Semester
MAL 523 SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODS 3 + 0 1 Turkish 2017-2018 Fall
Course Coordinator  E-Mail  Phone Number  Course Location Attendance
Prof. Dr. SEVİNÇ YARAŞIR TÜLÜMCE syarasir@pau.edu.tr İİBF C0116 %
Goals To introduce the basic concepts and methodologies of social sciences. .
Content Definitions of scientific research. Different disciplines and methods of which are used in scientific research. Methods of scientific research. Classification of various research methods and techniques used for the purpose of scientific research .
Topics
WeeksTopics
1 Information about library use, data bases, internet sources and engine motors
2 Footnote, citation and reference methods
3 Data collections and research methods
4 Sample selecting and sample methods
5 Surveys, Experiments, interviews and official data
6 Evaluation of the empirical studies in the literature of public goods, public finance and tax evasion
7 Literature reviews and data collections. Project starting week (Students will carry out empirical works by the use of surveys, experiments or official data in the subject of public finance).
8 Development of models and hypothesises
9 Midterm exam
10 Introduction to the SPSS packet programme, Data entering and evaluation of research basic findings
11 Basic data analysis and descriptive statistics
12 Parametric and non-parametric tests in SPSS
13 Regression, logit and tobit analysis
14 Creating tables, charts and pies in SPSS
Materials
Materials are not specified.
Resources
Course Assessment
Assesment MethodsPercentage (%)Assesment Methods Title
Final Exam50Final Exam
Midterm Exam50Midterm Exam
L+P: Lecture and Practice
PQ: Program Learning Outcomes
LO: Course Learning Outcomes