International Logistics and Transportation
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

ISLT281

Course Name:

Research methods

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Faculty Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Assoc. Prof. AYNUR PALA

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi FATMA SEBLA UZUNTEPE
Assoc. Prof. AYNUR PALA

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

Introduction to the process of conducting research; steps in the process of research; identifying a hypothesis and research problem; creating research questions; reviewing literature; ethics of research; qualitative research: essence of qualitative data, sampling, collection techniques; interpreting qualitative data: qualitative data analysis procedures, coding, thematic development; quantitative research: essence of quantitative data, collection and analysis techniques, sampling, data collection instruments; applied statistics: identifying the dependent and independent variables, confidence levels; descriptive statistics; inferential statistics: drawing inference from data, modeling assumptions, identifying patterns, data analysis; regression analysis; SPSS application; APA writing styles, taxonomy of research, research project presentation.

Course Content:

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) To make preliminary research design in their working area
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Identify and collect data required for research
2) Analyzing the data, interpreting and reporting the results of the analysis
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	• Explanation of the content of the course. • Introduction to research management process. • Stages of research. • Course overview. • Introduction to research management process. • Stages of research.	No
2)	• Determining the research question and hypothesis. • Creating research questions. • Determining the research question and hypothesis. • Creating research questions.	No
3)	• Literature review. • Ethics in research. • Literature review. • Ethics in research.	No
4)	• Qualitative research: the basis of qualitative data, sampling, data collection techniques. • Qualitative research: the basis of qualitative data, sampling, data collection techniques.	No
5)	• Interpreting qualitative data: qualitative data analysis methods. • Interpreting qualitative data: qualitative data analysis methods.	No
6)	• Interpreting qualitative data: qualitative data analysis methods, coding, theme development.	No
7)	Midterm	No
8)	• Quantitative research: the basis of quantitative research, data collection and analysis techniques, sampling, data collection tools.	No
9)	• Applied statistics: determination of dependent and independent variables, confidence interval	No
10)	• Descriptive statistics.	No
11)	• Descriptive statistics; inferential statistics: making inference from data, modeling assumptions, data analysis.	No
12)	• SPSS application.	No
13)	• APA spelling rules. • Research taxonomy. • Presentation of research project.	No
14)	• Presentation of research project.	No
15)	Final Exam	No

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Kitap Adı: Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri Yazarlar: Şener Büyüköztürk Özcan E. Akgün Şirin Karadeniz Funda Demirel Ebru Kılıç Yayın Evi: Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık
References:	Yardımcı Kitap Adı: Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches Yazarı: John Creswell Yayın Evi: SAGE Publications, Inc; Fourth Edition Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri Nicel, Nitel ve Karma Tasarımlar İçin Bir Rehber, Eğitim Kitabevi Prof.Dr.Şebnem Aslan

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3
Program Outcomes
1) Discloses basic knowledge of international logistics, including development process, new and determinative concepts, scientific methodology, theory and models of logistics discipline.
2) Uses appropriate tools and analytical techniques to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data in relevant areas, interpret the results and suggest solutions.
3) Designs a logistics system that will support the business mission and objectives.
4) Identifies uncertainties in the logistics and supply chain processes and takes measures to mitigate risks.
5) Can discover and create entrepreneurial opportunities and experience to successfully build and develop self-employment.
6) Analyzes the complex and rapidly changing conditions, the dynamics of the national / international business world, the relevant international logistics and supply chain environment
7) Can translate and explain the contents of documents written in English related to the field.
8) Communicates in written and spoken English with people of different social backgrounds, has global competence in tracking and interpreting global dynamics in logistics and supply chain fields.
9) Can demonstrate personal, professional, social and work ethic standards, assesses the ethical dimensions of the various applications in relevant fields, and becomes aware of the importance of ethical behavior in the process of collecting value added.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Discloses basic knowledge of international logistics, including development process, new and determinative concepts, scientific methodology, theory and models of logistics discipline.
2)	Uses appropriate tools and analytical techniques to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data in relevant areas, interpret the results and suggest solutions.
3)	Designs a logistics system that will support the business mission and objectives.
4)	Identifies uncertainties in the logistics and supply chain processes and takes measures to mitigate risks.
5)	Can discover and create entrepreneurial opportunities and experience to successfully build and develop self-employment.
6)	Analyzes the complex and rapidly changing conditions, the dynamics of the national / international business world, the relevant international logistics and supply chain environment
7)	Can translate and explain the contents of documents written in English related to the field.
8)	Communicates in written and spoken English with people of different social backgrounds, has global competence in tracking and interpreting global dynamics in logistics and supply chain fields.
9)	Can demonstrate personal, professional, social and work ethic standards, assesses the ethical dimensions of the various applications in relevant fields, and becomes aware of the importance of ethical behavior in the process of collecting value added.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Individual study and homework
Project preparation

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Oral Examination
Homework
Reporting

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	2	% 20
Midterms	1	% 30
Paper Submission	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		%
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	15	45
Application	15	30
Study Hours Out of Class	15	30
Homework Assignments	15	15
Midterms	15	30
Final	15	45
Total Workload		195