Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
1TDS171Research Methods in Health Sciences3+0+03509.06.2026

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Associate Degree
Department / Program Medical Documentation and Secretariat
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course Being able to know how the process in a scientific research works and how a scientific report should be prepared.
Course Content Basic concepts and information about science, the structure of scientific research, scientific methods and different views on these methods, problem, research model, universe and sample, data collection and data collection methods (quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques), data recording, analysis, interpretation and reporting.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Instructor Elvan DÜRBİN elvan.durbin@gedik.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Orhan KÜÇÜK / Scientific Research Methods
Remzi KILCAL / Scientific Research Methods
Niyazi KARASAR / Scientific Research Method
Course Notes Karasar, N. (2003). Scientific Research Methodology. Ankara: Nobel Publication Distribution. Karasar, N. (2001). Preparing Reports in Research. Ankara: Nobel Publication Distribution. Book of Academic Writing Rules.

Course Category
Social Sciences %60
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
Final examination 1 % 40
Total
2
% 80

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 3 42
Assignments 1 10 10
Presentation 1 10 10
Mid-terms 1 10 10
Final examination 1 10 10
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 124

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Explains the fundamental concepts and methods related to the scientific research process.
2 Learns the problem, purpose, sample, and data collection tools in the research planning process.
3 Analyzes research findings and reports the results in accordance with ethical principles.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Week 1 – Introduction to Research and Fundamental Concepts • What is science and scientific knowledge? • Definition and purpose of research • Characteristics of scientific research • Types of research (basic, applied) • The difference between everyday knowledge and scientific knowledge LECTURE NOTES
2 2. Week – Scientific Research Process • Stages of the research process • Problem identification • Writing the purpose and significance • Research questions • Assumptions and limitations LECTURE NOTES
3 3. Week – Research Topic and Problem Definition • How is a research topic selected? • Writing a problem statement • Sub-problems • Research feasibility • Establishing a connection with the literature LECTURE NOTES
4 4. Week – Literature Review • Purpose of the literature review • National and international sources • Academic databases (Google Scholar, DergiPark, etc.) • Criteria for selecting sources • Literature summary LECTURE NOTES
5 5. Week – Types of Research • Quantitative research • Qualitative research • Mixed methods • Comparative research • Descriptive and experimental research LECTURE NOTES
6 Week 6 – Research Models • Survey model • Experimental model • Relational model • Case study • Phenomenology, ethnography LECTURE NOTES
7 7. Week – Population and Sample • The concept of population • Sample and sampling • Types of probability sampling • Types of non-probability sampling • Sample size LECTURE NOTES
8 Data Collection Methods • Data types (primary–secondary) • Survey method • Interview method • Observation method • Document review (document analysis) method
9 Measurement Instruments • The concept of a scale • Stages of questionnaire preparation • Types of questions • Likert-type scales • Measurement errors LECTURE NOTES
10 Validity and Reliability • Types of validity • The concept of reliability • Reliability coefficients • Testing the measurement instrument • Research quality LECTURE NOTES
11 Data Analysis (Basic) • Data coding • Frequency and percentage • Mean, median, mode • Creating tables and graphs • Descriptive statistics LECTURE NOTES
12 Quantitative Data Analysis • Correlation analysis • t-test • ANOVA • SPSS usage (basic) • Interpretation of findings LECTURE NOTES
13 Qualitative Data Analysis and Research Ethics • Content analysis • Descriptive analysis • Themes and coding • Research ethics • Plagiarism and ethical violations LECTURE NOTES
14 Research Report Writing and Presentation • Research report sections • Writing abstracts and conclusions • Formatting references (APA) • Presenting findings • Academic presentation techniques

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13
C1 5 2 4 2 4 3 1 2 4
C2 5 2 4 3 5 3 2 2 4
C3 4 2 4 3 5 5 2 3 5 1

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