ECON105 INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH METHODS I
| Course Code: | 3110105 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (2.00 - 2.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
| Department: | Economics |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Lecturer Dr. ÖMER KAĞAN PARMAKSIZ |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, students will
- be able to comprehend methodological discussions in social sciences and natural sciences.
- know basic resarch methods in economics.
- be familar with descriptive statistical analysis.
Course Content
The aim of the course is to introduce students to the principles and practicalities of doing research. Basic grounding in social science concepts, analytical approaches, research tools, selecting problems, reviewing the literature and presenting research are the major topics of the course.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- comprehend the process of emergence of social and natural sciences.
- have good knowledge about different methodologies in social and natural sciences
- understand the place of economics within social sciences.
- understand the divisions within economics and different methodologies utilized in economics.
- learn how to develop and investigate a research question in economics.
- have good knowledge about the excel program.