International Trade and Logistics (English)
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of International Trade and Logistics (English)
Course Details
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of International Trade and Logistics (English)
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04970001 | Research Methods | 4 | Autumn | 7 | 3+0+0 | 5 | 5 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | English |
| Methods and Techniques | Problem Çözme Yöntemi Grup Çalışması Yöntemi Tartışma Yöntemi |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Hazal DUMAN ALPTEKİN |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Hazal DUMAN ALPTEKİN | C-104 | [email protected] | 7352 | Thursday 14.00 |
Course Content
Bu dersin amacı öğrencilere sosyal bilimlerde kullanılan nicel araştırma yöntemlerini öğretmektir. Giriş konularından sonra varsayımsal-tümdengelimsel yönteme dayalı olarak hipotez geliştirme, veri toplama, veri analizi ve yorumu konuları işlenecektir.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to examine the scientific research process (problem identification, data collection, data analysis and interpretation of results), to review major scientific research methods (experimental method, description method, etc.) and to find research questions necessary for students to conduct research on a particular subject. To ensure that students learn the techniques of hypothesizing, conceptualization, measurement, data collection, data analysis, data evaluation/interpretation and report writing. In this course, the concept of ethics and ethical theories, research ethics and publication ethics, and unethical behaviors will be emphasized. The aim is to raise knowledge and awareness about the most common research and publication ethics violations and the methods to prevent them, and the methods to be followed in case of detection of a violation.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | X |
| Transferable Skills Courses | X |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P14 | To be able to have strategic management skills to make suggestions on issues such as goals, objectives, mission, vision, target market, positioning, business portfolio design, market and marketing performance measurement related to the organization and to make medium and long-term plans related to these suggestions. | 5 |
| P13 | Being aware of the global and local economic, social, legal and environmental consequences of field practices and the responsibilities that these consequences impose on oneself and other actors in the field. | 5 |
| P12 | To be able to act with moral values and professional responsibility. | 5 |
| P8 | To be able to access different information sources and make quantitative and qualitative analyzes by using software related to the field of international trade and logistics. | 5 |
| P6 | To be able to plan and manage individual studies related to International Trade and Logistics and to take responsibility in group studies. | 5 |
| P5 | Ability to work in coordination with different disciplines and cultures. | 5 |
| P4 | Monitor and evaluate the micro and macro actors involved in International Trade and Logistics processes, their activities, and their relationships and interactions with each other and with actors in other systems. | 5 |
| P2 | To be able to conduct scientific research in the field of International Trade and Logistics, including problem identification, data collection, analysis and reporting processes, and to be able to transfer the findings in written and oral form. | 5 |
| P1 | To have current, theoretical and practical knowledge about International Trade and Logistics and to be able to use them in academic and professional contexts. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Students can apply fundamental marketing analytics concepts, analyze data to serve the strategic decisions of their organization, and present their findings. | P.14.2 | 1 |
| O2 | Students will gain knowledge about scientific research ethics and responsible research behavior and will be able to apply these principles in their research. | P.12.5 | 1 |
| O3 | Students will be able to define basic statistical terms and concepts. | P.9.4 | 1 |
| O4 | Students will be able to explain data collection and summarization techniques. | P.9.5 | 1 |
| O5 | Students will be able to perform various statistical analyses using real-world data. | P.9.6 | 1 |
| O6 | Students will be able to apply hypothesis tests to different data sets and interpret the results. | P.9.7 | 1 |
| O7 | Students will be able to select appropriate statistical methods for a research problem and develop an analysis plan. | P.8.2 | 1 |
| O8 | Students will be able to critically evaluate the results of statistical analyses and discuss the validity of the findings. | P.8.3 | 1 |
| O9 | During the course, students will gain knowledge about the use of the SPSS package program, one of the quantitative analysis tools, and will gain the ability to analyze data related to the field using this knowledge. | P.8.1 | 7 |
| O10 | An understanding of the fundamental processes of scientific research within a team enables students to engage in the distribution of responsibilities among team members, thereby fostering collaborative learning. | P.6.1 | 3 |
| O11 | Students will be informed about scientific developments and theoretical structures based on different disciplines and will have the opportunity to conduct interdisciplinary and intercultural research. | P.5.2 | 1 |
| O12 | Students will define basic concepts related to research techniques. | P.2.2 | 1 |
| O13 | To be able to develop hypotheses, collect, analyze and interpret data based on the hypothetical-deductive method. | P.2.3 | 7 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Scientific Research Methods (Research Ethics) |
| 2 | Scientific Research Process Steps and Basic Concepts |
| 3 | Scientific Research Methods: Qualitative – Quantitative – Mixed Research I |
| 4 | Scientific Research Methods: Qualitative – Quantitative – Mixed Research II |
| 5 | Variable - Variable Types |
| 6 | Research Problem Determination - Hypothesis Development |
| 7 | Population - Sample - Sampling Techniques |
| 8 | Midterm |
| 9 | Data Collection Tools |
| 10 | Analysis Process (Preparation of Data for Analysis |
| 11 | Reliability and Validity Analyzes |
| 12 | Analysis Process (Descriptive Analyzes) |
| 13 | Analysis Process (Relational Analyzes) |
| 14 | Analysis Process (Comparison Analyzes) |
| 15 | Reporting |
| 16 | Semester final exam |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Sekaran, Uma; Research Methods For Business: A Skill-Building Approach, 3rd ed., Wiley Inc, New York, 2000. |
| Neuman, W. (2014) Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches. Pearson, Essex, United Kingdom. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | 3 | 10 (%) |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 20 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 70 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterms | 1 | 13 | 13 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 3 | 13 | 39 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 150 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 5 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P2 | P5 | P6 | P8 | P9 | P12 | P14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Students will define basic concepts related to research techniques. | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O2 | To be able to develop hypotheses, collect, analyze and interpret data based on the hypothetical-deductive method. | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| O3 | Students will be informed about scientific developments and theoretical structures based on different disciplines and will have the opportunity to conduct interdisciplinary and intercultural research. | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | - |
| O4 | An understanding of the fundamental processes of scientific research within a team enables students to engage in the distribution of responsibilities among team members, thereby fostering collaborative learning. | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - |
| O5 | During the course, students will gain knowledge about the use of the SPSS package program, one of the quantitative analysis tools, and will gain the ability to analyze data related to the field using this knowledge. | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | - |
| O6 | Students will be able to select appropriate statistical methods for a research problem and develop an analysis plan. | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | - |
| O7 | Students will be able to critically evaluate the results of statistical analyses and discuss the validity of the findings. | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | - |
| O8 | Students will be able to define basic statistical terms and concepts. | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - |
| O9 | Students will be able to explain data collection and summarization techniques. | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - |
| O10 | Students will be able to perform various statistical analyses using real-world data. | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - |
| O11 | Students will be able to apply hypothesis tests to different data sets and interpret the results. | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - |
| O12 | Students will gain knowledge about scientific research ethics and responsible research behavior and will be able to apply these principles in their research. | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - |
| O13 | Students can apply fundamental marketing analytics concepts, analyze data to serve the strategic decisions of their organization, and present their findings. | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 |