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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Research Methods in Agricultural Economics |
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| Course Code |
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TE-505 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. HAYDAR ŞENGÜL
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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1. Able to identify science, science methods, scientific information and research methods and connection between all
2. Able to determine the questions worth to research, plan the process of research, prepare research as a project.
3. Able to define the variables of research and select the appropriate methods to collect the necessary data.
4. Able to select appropriate statistical and econometric methods for research
5. Able to analyze, interpret and finalize the research and report.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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TE-541 Analysis of Agricultural Policies
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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To identify research methods which is the fundamental instrument of generating scientific information. To help students to complete their master studies successfully from the begining of how to identify the question and hypothesis and finalize with the report stage. |
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| Course Contents |
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Definiton of conception of research, relationship between research, science and philisophy, the ethic and ethical problems in scientific researchs. Main steps of research (identify the question, generate the hypotesis, draw up the research), main variable types, data gathering methods, sampling methods, main statistical and econometric methods used in agricultural economics, testing hypothesis, interpretation of evidences, report stage. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Class |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
The definition of research and the relationship between research, science and philosophy |
Yıldırım C., 1985 section 1 |
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Ethic and ethical problems scientific research |
Erzan A., ed. (2008) |
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Defining the question of research and draw up the hypothesis |
Karasar N., (2007) section 2 |
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4 |
The main types of variables and their characteristics |
Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections |
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Methods of data gathering, preparation for questionnaire |
Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections |
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6 |
Sampling methods |
Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections |
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7 |
Sampling methods, (cont’d) |
Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections |
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8 |
Presentation of some statistical methods used in Agricultural Economics |
Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections |
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9 |
Presentation of some econometric methods used in Agricultural Economics |
Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections |
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10 |
Midterm |
Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections |
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11 |
Testing hypothesis |
Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections |
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12 |
Interpretation of findings |
Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections |
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13 |
Reporting and writing |
Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections |
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14 |
Preparation of research proposal, project stage |
Lecture notes and recommended resources relevant sections |
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15 |
General Review |
All lecture notes and resources |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
All lecture notes and resources |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 • Karasar N., (2007) Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi, 17. Baskı Nobel Yay. No:68, Ankara
• Seyidoğlu H., (1997) Bilimsel Araştırma ve Yazma El kitabı 7. baskı, Gözlem Yay. No: 13 İstanbul
• Geray H., (2004). Toplumsal Araştırmalarda Nicel ve Nitel Yöntemlere Giriş. Siyasal Kitabevi, Ankara.
• Punch K. F., (2005). Sosyal Araştırmalara Giriş (çev. D. Bayrak vd.) Siyasal Kitabevi Ankara
• Yıldırım C. (1985). Bilim Felsefesi. Remzi Kitabevi İstanbul
• Erzan A. Ed. (2008). Bilim Etiği El Kitabı. TÜBA yay No:17 Ankara
• Eren E., (1992) İktisatta Yöntem. Ezgi Kitabevi, Bursa.
Lecture notes and slides that have been prepared and updated.
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
50 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
1 |
50 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Able to further develop and deepen knowledge acquired based on the undergradute level proficiencies in the fields of farm management and agricultural policy |
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Able to comprehend interactions among related disciplines and field of agricultural economics |
3 |
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Able to use theoretical and practical knowledge of agricultural economics in their specialization area |
2 |
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Able to prepare reports on developments in national economy and agricultural sector; able to critically evaluate historical and actual developments in agriculture and economy; able to observe and interpret economics related publications |
3 |
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5 |
Able to use software widely used in agricultural economics |
3 |
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Able to combine data of actual developments with his knowledge, data and findings obtained in various disciplines and interpret them while supporting them with qualitative and quantitative data and also forming new knowledge through synthesis |
3 |
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Ability to take the lead in multidisciplinary teams and work in teams |
3 |
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Able to critically evaluate specialized knowledge and abilities acquired in agricultural economics and direct his/her own learning process |
5 |
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Able to transfer research results using verbal, written and visual tools |
5 |
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Able to develop analytical approaches in order to solve complicated problems that cannot be forecast beforehand in applications of agricultural economics and policy; able to design research process; able to produce solutions by taking on responsibility and to evaluate and justify solutions |
5 |
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Constantly adapt himself to new scientific developments |
3 |
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Able to use acquired and digested agricultural economics knowledge in multidisciplinary studies, able to explain them, to transfer them to others, able to examine conclusions critically |
3 |
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Able to collect data according to scientific methods in order to solve economic problems, able to supervise and interprete data collected while taking into consideration social, scientific and ethical values |
5 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
4 |
56 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
1 |
12 |
12 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
10 |
10 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
18 |
18 |
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Total Workload: | 138 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 5.52 |
| ECTS Credit: | 6 |
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