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 - Introduction to Scientific Research
1.1 - Common sense knowledge versus scientific knowledge
1.2 - Problem, question and research objective
1.2.1 - Main steps in formulating the research question
1.2.2 - General properties of the research question and exemplification
II - Research methods and techniques in human sciences
2.1 - Concepts: method and technique
2.2 - Inductive and deductive reasoning
2.3 - Investigator's methodological rules
III - Research strategies
3.1 - Research Hypotheses
3.1.1 Methodological requirements for research hypotheses
3.1.2 - General properties of investigation and exemplification hypotheses
IV Variables in research and types of scientific studies
4.1 Measurement of variables
4.1.1 Status of variables
4.1.2 --Moderating and mediating variables
4.1.3 Foreign or parasite variables
4.2 Types of scientific studies
4.2.1 - Non-experimental studies: Descriptive and Correlational
4.2.2 Experimental studies
4.2.3 Quasi-experimental studies
4.2.4 Cross-sectional and longitudinal studies
V Bibliographic research
5.1 Importance of bibliographic research
5.1.1 Primary, secondary and tertiary sources
5.1.2 Printed and electronic sources
5.2 Documentary research
5.2.1 Files and libraries
5.2.2 Databases and digital repositories
VI Construction of data collection instruments
6.1 Questionnaire survey
6.1.1 Construction, question base, recommendations and types of questions
6.1.2 Reliability of responses
6.2 Interview
6.2.1 Types of interview
6.2.2 Designing and conducting interviews
6.2.3 Participant observation
VII Sample construction
7.1 Concepts
7.2 Sample selection
7.3 Probabilistic or random sampling methods and techniques
7.4 Non-probabilistic or non-random sampling methods and techniques
7.5 Sample size, size or significance
VIII Scientific work and standardization
8.1 APA Standards
8.2 Structure of a scientific work
Evaluation Methodology
Continuous assessment: written test (60%) and practical work presented in classes (40%). Students with a grade greater than or equal to 10 points in each of the components are exempt from 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.
