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The aims of this study are a) to show the knowledge taken from sources other than science can be used in the scientific research, b) to indicate that the types of research cannot be put into categories in a unchangeable way, but they can take place either under qualitative or quantitative approach, yet this depends on researchers‟ aim(s) and c) to draw researchers‟ attention in writing the methodology section of their papers. The study used qualitative approach and the data of the study was collected through the analysis of the written documents which were books about undertaking scientific research and published articles. The analysis has indicated that authorities, individual experience, the old and traditions regarded as non-scientific sources of information could also be useful in undetaking scientific research. Besides, it is seen that any types of research (case study, action research, etc.) can be undertaken qualitatively or quantitatively. In addition, is it seen that some of the published articles do not mention clearly about one or two of the following “approach, method and technique” terms

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