This course is designed for students who are beginning their dissertation projects. The aim of the course is to give students the tools to conceptualize their theses in terms of research questions and design, methodology, data collection and writing. This course is divided into four main parts focusing on the following topics: (1) the goals of social science and elements of research design; (2) selection and application of different methodologies for conducting research; (3) collection of primary and secondary data on the field; and (4) analysis and synthesis of qualitative data in the dissertation-writing process
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Special Requisite(s)
The minimum qualifications that are expected from the students who want to attend the course.(Examples: Foreign language level, attendance, known theoretical pre-qualifications, etc.)
Scientific Research Methods (in Turkish, Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri)- Prof. Dr. Niyazi Karasar
Survey Methods (in Turkish Anket Hazırlama Teknikleri)- Türker Baş
Qualitative Research Methods in Social Science (in Turkish, Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri) / Ali Yıldırım - Hasan Şimşek
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Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Research Methods
Lecture, discussions
2. Week
The Research Question and Literature Review
Lecture, discussions
3. Week
The elements of Research Design
Lecture, discussions
4. Week
Writing Proposal and survey (Using footnotes, outline, references)
Lecture, discussions
5. Week
Quotation
Lecture, discussions
6. Week
Lecture, discussions
Lecture, discussions
7. Week
Lecture, discussions
Lecture, discussions
8. Week
Figures and tables in the report
Lecture, discussions
9. Week
Presentation of the research
Lecture, discussions
10. Week
Presentations
Presentations
11. Week
Presentations
Presentations
12. Week
Presentations
Presentations
13. Week
Presentations
Presentations
14. Week
15. Week
16. Week
17. Week
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Program Outcomes
PO-1
A student who successfully completes the program will be able
To develop a critical perspective by defining economic theories, comparing theory applications, and economic systems.
PO-2
To identify economic agents (such as government, firms, households, etc.), to understand their roles within the economy, to evaluate and analyze them.
PO-3
To define policies for solving economic problems, to evaluate solution proposals, and to develop policies.
PO-4
To make predictions regarding the resolution of economic problems using numerical methods and econometric analysis techniques.
PO-5
To make future predictions by evaluating national and international economic and financial data.
PO-6
To relate economic growth and development to social events historically.
PO-7
To utilize skills such as independent work, taking responsibility, and creativity.
PO-8
To develop skills in teamwork through verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and to utilize information technologies.
PO-9
To adapt the theoretical knowledge acquired to business life.
PO-10
To evaluate skills that will be useful for future careers.
PO-11
To act in accordance with social, rational, scientific and ethical values during the collection, interpretation and announcement of data related to the field of Managerial Economics and to carry out the thesis within the framework of these principles.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
How to formulate a viable research question
LO-2
Principles of theory/model building and case selection
LO-3
The benefits and drawbacks of different methodologies
LO-4
How to eliminate alternative explanations
LO-5
How to prepare, report and execute a feasible research project
