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 5.4 Ethic and user of Generative AI in Research
• 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

  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 Ajimotokan, H. A. (2023). Research Techniques: Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods – A Handbook for Engineering and Technology Researchers. Springer Foroudi, P. & Dennis, C. (2024). Researching and Analysing Business, Research Methods in Practice. Routledge.
• MetodologiaMethodology

  Teaching Methodologies - Use of AI tools - Flipped Classroom - Critical discussion; - Simulation of methodological problems (sampling, bias, validity); - Practical micro-challenges in groups The discipline integrates, in an ethical and responsible manner, tools based on Artificial Intelligence to support the processes of study, research and scientific production. Assessment Methodologies Continuous assessment: - Individual research work (report and presentation); 40% - Individual research project proposal or project work (report and presentation); 60%. Final assessment: All students who did not successfully complete the continuous assessment may submit a research project proposal or project work (100%) at the assessment period defined by the institution.
• LínguaLanguage

  Português
• TipoType

  Semestral
• ECTS

  6
• NaturezaNature

  Mandatory
• EstágioInternship

  Não
• AvaliaçãoEvaluation

  Descrição dos instrumentos de avaliação (individuais e de grupo) ¿ testes, trabalhos práticos, relatórios, projetos... respetivas datas de entrega/apresentação... e ponderação na nota final.

  Exemplo:

  Descrição	Data limite	Ponderação
  Participação: Apresentações de Trabalhos de Grupo (análise de artigos)	Ao longo do semestre Final do semestre	10% 10%
  Apresentações de Trabalhos de Grupo (análise de ferramentas)	Final do semestre	25%
  Apresentações de Trabalhos Individuais (artigo)	Final do semestre	25%
  Apresentações de Trabalhos Individuais (proposta investigação)	Final do semestre	30%
  OU
  ¿Produção e defesa de Artigo Científico com o estado da arte ¿Definição e defesa da proposta de investigação	Final do semestre	40% 60%