5 ECTS; 1º Ano, 1º Semestre, 30,0 T + 30,0 PL + 15,0 OT , Cód. 20334.
Lecturer
- Maria Alexandra Falcão Bento Baptista Vilhena de Carvalho (1)(2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
This module aims to provide the students with skills that will allow them to develop research activity in human sciences related issues as a basis for other modules belonging to their programme of study as well for further studies or their future profession.
Program
I - Breaking with common-sense. II - Research methods and techniques in human sciences III - Research strategies and stages. IV - General Methodology. V - Methods and techniques. Fieldwork; Surveys and questionnaires; The interview. VI - The research. VII - The hypothesis. Assumptions and operational work. VIII - Sampling.
Evaluation Methodology
Continuous assessment: written test (60%) and practical assignments carried out in class (40%). An average mark of 10/20 exempts students from taking the exam.
Final assessment: a written test (100%).
Bibliography
- Ghiglione, R. e Matalon, B. (1993). O Inquérito - Teoria e Prática. Oeiras: Celta
- Quivy, R. e Campenhoudt, L. (2008). Manual de Investigação em Ciências Sociais. Lisboa: Gradiva
- Sampieri, R. (2007). Metodologia de Pesquisa. Brasil: McGraw Hill
- Santos Silva, A. e Pinto, J. (2006). Metodologia das Ciências Sociais. Lisboa: Edições Afrontamento
Teaching Method
The curriculum comprises theoretical classes and practical classes where students engage in activities designed to develop the requisite skills for establishing a research plan and the development of critical thinking.
Software used in class
Not applicable.
