Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
3BNS 287Research Methods and Techniques2+0+02227.10.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Associate Degree
Department / Program Banking and Insurance
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of the course is to provide students with information about basic research techniques. It is about acquiring information about how to conduct both theoretical and field research and how to analyze and interpret the results of the research.
Course Content In order to realize the purpose of the course, the course will be carried out theoretically and practically through the specified course resources.
Course Methods and Techniques Lectures, question-and-answer sessions, case studies, assignments, and examinations.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers None
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Ders Notları
Karasar, N., Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Büyüköztürk, Ş. vd., Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Pegem Akademi.
Course Notes Lecture notes and presentations on the fundamental concepts of scientific research, research types and methods, problem identification, formulation of research objectives and hypotheses, literature review, research design, and sampling methods will be provided to students. The course will cover data collection techniques, questionnaires and interview forms, quantitative and qualitative research methods, data analysis and interpretation, scientific report writing, citation and referencing rules, and research ethics. The course aims to develop students ` skills in accessing scientific sources, preparing research plans, evaluating data, and producing academic reports. Sample studies, practical exercises, assignments, and project work will be used to support the learning process.

Course Category
Mathematics and Basic Sciences %10
Social Sciences %40
Education %10
Field %40

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Assignment 1 % 30
Final examination 1 % 30
Total
3
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 2 28
Assignments 14 1 14
Mid-terms 1 8 8
Final examination 1 10 10
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 2 60

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Bilgi 
1 Explains the concept of scientific research and the research process.
Beceri 
2 Identifies a research problem, formulates hypotheses, and conducts a literature review.
3 Compares research types, designs, and sampling techniques.
4 Applies quantitative and qualitative data collection methods and analyzes data.
5 Reports and interprets research findings in accordance with research ethics, citation rules, and referencing standards.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 The Concept of Scientific Research Reading
2 The Research Process The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content.
3 Identifying the Problem and Developing Hypotheses The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content.
4 Literature Review The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content.
5 Types and Designs of Research The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content.
6 Sampling Techniques The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content.
7 Quantitative and Qualitative Data Collection Methods The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content.
8 MIDTERM EXAM
9 Questionnaire Design The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content.
10 Interviews and Observation The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content.
11 Data Analysis The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content.
12 Research Ethics The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content.
13 Reporting Techniques, Bibliography and Citation The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content.
14 Conducting Real-World Research and Interpreting the Results The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content.
15 General Review The topics covered most recently and the topics to be covered in the new week are reviewed in advance using the related printed and digital resources and online content.
16 Final Exam Week

 
Sustainable Development Goals
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14
All 1 5 1 2 1 2 3 5
In1
Sk2
Sk3
Sk4
Sk5

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant