Methodology
1
2016-2017
03012210
Methodology
Portuguese
Face-to-face
6.0
Compulsory
3rd Cycle Studies
Recommended Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Teaching Methods
Individual and group exercises of epistemological reflection on science and research; individual and group exercises and of elaboration of research designs; presentation of research designs and research projects, discussion of research projects, role-plays of interviews and focus group, theoretical exposition.
Learning Outcomes
To reflect critically on science, research paradigms and methodologies
To reflect critically on ethical issues in social science research
To develop knowledge’s about quantitative methods, qualitative and mixed
To develop knowledge’s about the evaluation process under investigation
Work Placement(s)
NoSyllabus
1. Science, research paradigms and methodologies - epistemological reflexions
2. Quantitative vs qualitative methodologies
3. Specific features of quantitative, qualitative and mixed methodologies - principles and core concepts;
conceptualisation of research designs; skills of the researcher, the sample selection process; methodological
strategies for collecting and analyzing data; the structure of scientific writing
4. Development and validation of questionnaires
5. Methods of data collection in qualitative research - observation, interviews and focus group
6. Data analysis in qualitative research; the specificity of grounded theory as a methodological strategy for
collecting and analyzing data; the use of QSR N'Vivo in qualitative data analysis
7. The process of evaluation of quantitative, qualitative and mixed research
8. Science and social science research - ethical issues
Head Lecturer(s)
Ana Paula Pais Rodrigues Fonseca Relvas
Bibliography
Bryman, A., & Burgess, R. (1999). Qualitative Research. Vol I e II. London: Sage Publications.
Charmaz, K. (2006). Constructing Grounded Theory – A Pratical Guide Through Qualitative Analysis. London: Sage Publications.
Clark, V., & Creswell, J. (2010). Designing and Conducting Mixed Methods Research. N.Y.: Sages Publ.
Daly, K. (2007). Qualitative Methods for Family Studires & Human Development. London: Sage Publications.
Flick, U. (2002). Métodos Qualitativos na Investigação Científica. Lisboa: Monitor.
Hill, M.M., & Hill, A. (2000). Investigação por Questionário. Lisboa: Edições Sílabo
Mason, J. (1998). Qualitative Researching. London: Sage Publications.
Morse, J. (ed.) (1997). Completing a Qualitative Project – Details and Dialogue. London: Sage Publications.
Tashakkori, A., & Teddlie, C. (eds.) (2003). Handbook of Mixed Methods in Social & Behavioral Research. London:
Sage Publi cations.