ENS349 Scientific Research Methods

4 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 5. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING PR.
Code ENS349
Name Scientific Research Methods
Term 2017-2018 Academic Year
Semester 5. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 4 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Üniversite Dersi
Type Normal
Label E Elective
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Doç. Dr. EBRU YILMAZ
Course Instructor Doç. Dr. EBRU YILMAZ (Güz) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

The aim of this course is to give information about scientific research methods and scientific activities required while keeping scientific research processes.

Course Content

Science and related concepts, Scientific method concept, Research problem, Scientific research process, Introduction section, Literature research, Classification of variables, Hypothesis, Research types, Experimental research, Correlational research, Quantitative and qualitative research, Data collection methods, Observation method, Experiment method, Questionnaire method, Characteristics of survey questions, Question types.

Course Precondition

Yok

Resources

Notes

1. İSLAMOĞLU, A.H., 2002, Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Beta Basım Yayım Dağıtım A.Ş., İstanbul, 147 sayfa.2. BÜYÜKÖZTÜRK, Ş., ÇAKMAK, E.K., AKGÜN, Ö.E., KARADENİZ, Ş., ve DEMİREL, F., 2008, Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Pegem Akademi Yay. Eğt. Dan. Hizm. Tic. Ltd. Şti., Ankara, 330 sayfa.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Defines concepts related to science.
LO02 Explains scientific method concept.
LO03 Defines characteristics of a research problem.
LO04 Explains the stages of how to make a scientific research process.
LO05 Explains the concepts related to the classification of variables in a scientific research process.
LO06 Distinguishes various research types in a scientific research process.
LO07 Explains what data collection method can be used in a scientific research process.
LO08 Distinguishes various data collection methods such as observation method, experiment method, questionnaire method.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 - Has sufficient background on topics related to mathematics, physical sciences and industrial engineering.
PLO02 - Gains ability to use the acquired theoretical knowledge on basic sciences and industrial engineering for describing, formulating and solving an industrial engineering problem, and to choose appropriate analytical and modeling methods.
PLO03 - Gains ability to analyze a service and/or manufacturing system or a process and describes, formulates and solves its problems .
PLO04 - Gains ability to choose and apply methods and tools for industrial engineering applications.
PLO05 - Can collect and analyze data required for industrial engineering problems ,develops and evaluates alternative solutions.
PLO06 - Works efficiently and takes responsibility both individually and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
PLO07 - Can access information and to search/use databases and other sources for information gathering.
PLO08 - Appreciates life time learning; follows scientific and technological developments and renews himself/herself continuously.
PLO09 - Can use computer software in industrial engineering along with information and communication technologies.
PLO10 - Can use oral and written communication efficiently.
PLO11 - Uses English skills to follow developments in industrial engineering and to communicate with people in his/her profession.
PLO12 - Has a conscious understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities.
PLO13 - Has a necessary consciousness on issues related to job safety and health, legal aspects of environment and engineering practice.
PLO14 - Becomes competent on matters related to project management, entrepreneurship, innovation and has knowledge about current matters in industrial engineering.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Science and related concepts, Scientific method concept, Research problem Reading the resources related to the section
2 Scientific research process Reading the resources related to the section
3 Introduction section, Literature research Reading the resources related to the section
4 Classification of variables Reading the resources related to the section
5 Hypothesis Reading the resources related to the section
6 Research types Reading the resources related to the section
7 Experimental research, Correlational research, Quantitative and qualitative research Reading the resources related to the section
8 Midterm exam The preparation for the midterm exam
9 Data collection methods Reading the resources related to the section
10 Observation method Reading the resources related to the section
11 Experiment method Reading the resources related to the section
12 Questionnaire method Reading the resources related to the section
13 Characteristics of survey questions Reading the resources related to the section
14 Question types Reading the resources related to the section
15 Project presentations The preparation for the project presentation
16 Final exam The preparation for the final exam
17 Final exam The preparation for the final exam


Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria

Assessment Type Midterm / Year Impact End of Term / End of Year Impact
1. Midterm Exam 100 40
General Assessment
Midterm / Year Total 100 40
1. Final Exam - 60
Grand Total - 100

Update Time: 10.10.2017 11:09