Probably not, in your research screen are you sure you don't get the 3 icons along the top of the screen like i've got? note the one i've circled in red?
I know you get Heleus Research from scanning .. most likely kett items etc.
You can also get research data from scanning the anomalies in the planetary systems before you land. Do you do that?
Strike Team Missions are also a good source of getting items, research data, money etc. << i recommend this if you've not already begun with strike teams. It is not multiplayer, and the rewards you get from your strike teams are Single Player only but with an added bonus that you get Missions Funds for multiplayer should you decide to play that later.