ISLA IPGT 7351

Research Methodologies

• ApresentaçãoPresentation

  1) Research contexts in the field of Web technologies; 2) Design and organization of research processes: Theories and research models, Definition and formulation of research problems, Ethics in the field of research, Construction and organization of bibliographic references; Stages of the scientific investigation process, Analysis model; 3) Data collection methods: Quantitative and qualitative methods, Surveys, Questionnaires, Interviews, Observation; 4) Sampling and data treatment techniques: Random and non-random samples, Statistical measures, Correlation and linear regression, Inferential statistics and estimation, Graphic representations, Hypothesis tests.
• ProgramaProgramme

  1. Introduction 1.1. Nature and object of the course 1.2. Justification of its importance in the master's 1.3. Basic bibliography presentation 2. Science and Computer Science 2.1. the notion of science 2.2 Scientific knowledge 2.3 Scientific research 2.4 The scientific method 2.5. Computer sciences and their place in the set of knowledge 2.6. Research methods and techniques 3. The logic of the investigation 3.1. Characteristics of scientific research 3.2. Stages of the scientific investigation process 3.2.1. the problematic 3.2.2. Rationale 3.2.3. Methodology 3.2.4. Data Collection and Analysis 3.2.5. Data processing software 3.2.6. The presentation of conclusions 4. The development of project work 4.1 The work methodology 4.2 The stages of project work 5 Academic writing and plagiarism 5.1 The bibliographic research process 5.2 Description, evaluation and comparison of information 5.3 Exploring a Bibliographic References Manager
• ObjectivosObjectives

  To make known the norms that a dissertation or a project report must comply with, as defined in the regulation of dissertations and project work for 2nd cycle courses in force at the institution; Present the fundamental concepts necessary for scientific research; Identify the stages of development of a dissertation or a project work; Differentiate the stages of the investigation process; Exercise the ability to review the appropriate bibliography. At the end of the course the student should be able to: Plan the investigation combining theoretical and practical components; Critically assess the role of research in the professional area, in the domain of knowledge and in the domain of know-how. Prepare a master's thesis or project work; Master the citation rules (APA).
• BibliografiaBibliography

  Correia, A.; Mesquita, A. (2013). Mestrados & Doutoramentos. Estratégias para a elaboração de trabalhos científicos: o desafio da excelência. Vida Económica Freixo, J. V. F. (2018). Metodologia científica. Fundamentos, métodos e técnicas. Lisboa: Instituto Piaget. Kerzner, Harold (2017). Project Management, A Systems Approach To Planning, Scheduling, And Controlling, John Wiley and Sons Ltd. Creswell, J.W. 2014, Research design: qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches, 4th edn, SAGE Publications, London; Los Angeles. Goldkuhl, G. (2013). ACTION RESEARCH VS. DESIGN RESEARCH:  USING PRACTICE RESEARCH AS A LENS FOR COMPARISON AND INTEGRATION, Accepted to the SIG Prag Workshop on IT Artefact Design & Workpractice Improvement, 5 June, 2013, Tilburg, the Netherlands Hevner, A.R., March, S. T., Park, J., Ram, S., (2004), ¿Design Science in Information Systems Research¿, MIS Quarterly vol. 28 No. 1, pp. 75-105/March 2004.
• MetodologiaMethodology

  1. Project-Based Learning (PBL): Students work on complex projects that address real-world issues. This promotes problem-solving skills, collaboration and critical thinking. 2. Problem-Based Learning (PBL): Students learn by solving authentic problems. They identify problems, conduct research and collaborate to find solutions, which promotes a deeper understanding of the content. 3. Cooperative Learning: Students work together in small groups to achieve common goals. Collaboration is emphasized, and each member of the group is responsible for their own and their classmates' learning. 4. Microlearning: Content is broken down into small units to facilitate fast, focused learning. 
• LínguaLanguage

  Português
• TipoType

  Semestral
• ECTS

  6
• NaturezaNature

  Mandatory
• EstágioInternship

  Não