IS520 RESEARCH METHODS IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS
| Course Code: |
9010520 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): |
3(3-0) |
| ECTS Credit: |
8.0 |
| Language of Instruction: |
English |
| Level of Study: |
Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: |
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| Offered Semester: |
Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Content
This course provides students with an integrated framework for research in information systems. Course underlines main research paradigms including positivist, post-positivist, critical theory and constructivist paradigm. Theoretical and practical bases are provided for leading research models under the main themes as quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods and design based research. The course uses problem-based self-directed learning to enhance students methodological skills and to assist them in applying these skills to the research process.
