Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 1887/2016 - 05/02/2016
5 ECTS; 1º Ano, 1º Semestre, 30,0 T + 30,0 PL + 15,0 OT , Cód. 964002.
Lecturer
- Maria Alexandra Falcão Bento Baptista Vilhena de Carvalho (1)(2)
(1) Lead Professor
(2) Teaching Professor
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
1 - Introduction
1.1 - Common sense knowledge versus scientific knowledge
1.2 - Dimensions of common sense
1.3 - Characteristics of Scientific Research
1.4 - Definition and Characteristics of the Scientific Method
1.5 - Types of methodologies
1.6 - Instruments of Scientific Research
2 - Research Process
2.1 Stages
2.2 Structure
2.3 Referencing and APA style
3 - Problem Definition
3.1 Identification of the general theme
3.2 Delimitation of the theme
3.3 Contextualization
3.4 Identification of the gap
3.5 - Problem formulation
4 - Literature Review
4.1 Importance
4.2 - Process
5 - Research Question
5.1 Definition
5.2 Stages
5.3 Properties
6 Hypotheses
6.1 Definition
6.2 Characteristics and types
7 Variables
7.1 Types
7.2 Measurement Scales
8 - Experimental Design
8.1 Study Designs
9 Sampling
9.1 Concepts
9.2 Types of Samples (Random and Non-Random)
9.3 Representativeness
9.4 Sample Size
10 - Data Collection
10.1 Methods
10.2 Types of Interviews
10.3 - Conducting an Interview
10.4 - Questionnaire Research
10.5 Participant and Non-Participant Observation
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
- Campenhoudt, L. e Marquet, J. e Quivy, R. (2019). Manual de Investigação em Ciências Sociais. Lisboa: Gradiva
- Coutinho, C. (2023). Metodologia de Investigação em Ciências Sociais e Humanas: Teoria e Prática. Coimbra: Almedina
- Guerra, I. (2006). Pesquisa qualitativa e análise de conteúdo: sentidos e formas de uso. Estoril: Princípia Editora
- Hill, M. e Hill, A. (2009). Investigação por Questionário. Lisboa: Sílabo
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.
