ADM501 RESEARCH METHODS
| Course Code: | 3100501 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 ( - ) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Political Science and Public Adm. |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. AYLİN TOPAL |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
This course aims to present the epistemological foundations of political science research through a critical evaluation of the strengths and limitations of different methodological approaches, qualitative and quantitative. With examples on data collection tools such as interviews, archival research, surveys etc., students will be able to evaluate and address proper research methods in relation to their research questions.
Course Content
For course details, see https://catalog2.metu.edu.tr.Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will be able to:
Design a coherent research project with clear questions, hypotheses, and methodological justification.
Analyze political phenomena using appropriate qualitative/quantitative techniques.
Critique scholarly work for methodological rigor and theoretical contribution.
Collect and manage data while addressing biases, validity, and reliability challenges.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | The ability to interpret and assess the ways in which power is generated and used socially, institutionally, economically and culturally at the local, national and international levels. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | The ability to conduct interdisciplinary studies and research when assessing the social phenomena in the field of Political Science and Public Administration. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | To attain a sound formation regarding the basic topics, like state-society relations, history of political thought, organisational theory, Turkish politics and comparative politics, in the field of Political Science and Public Administration. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | The ability to use the classical and new approaches in social sciences comprehensively and critically. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | To acquire the methodological knowledge and scientific skills which would enhance the capacity to conduct scientific research and produce publications including a M.S. thesis. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | The ability to evaluate the different dimensions of the problems in the policy areas which are studied through the use of different theoretical perspectives and to develop strategies on this basis. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | To uphold ethical principles in science, academy and life. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | To approach the issues by an independent, critical and inventive cognitive orientation, which could also support the professional career development. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution