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Learning outcomes |
In this Unit it is intended that students learn the fundamentals and techniques that apply to quantitative research and analyzing data.
At the end of UC students should be able to:
- Acquire, discuss and apply constructs and theoretical models of research, research methods and statistical treatment of data
- To characterize the development of a investigation, different quantitative methods, data processing and communication of their results
- Perform data collection processes, psychological measures and applying appropriate statistical (parametric and nonparametric, including psychometric validation of questionnaires)
- Develop and implement quantitative research methodologies in accordance with the objectives
- Demonstrate interpersonal skills in group work and in the classroom
- Consult and review scientific information on issues related to the quantitative research
- Understand and apply the treatment and analysis of data, the most common statistical procedures using the SPSS/AMOS.
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Main Bibliography |
Almeida, L. S. & Freire, T. (2008). Metodologia de Investigação em Psicologia e Educação. Braga: Psiquilíbrios.
Hair, J., Black, W., Babin, B. & Anderson, R. (2010). Multivariate data analysis (7th ed.). New Jersey: Prentice-Hall.
Martins, C. (2011). Manual de Análise de Dados Quantitativos com Recurso ao IBM SPSS – Saber decidir, fazer, interpretar e redigir. Braga: Psiquilíbrios.
Maroco, J. (2007). Análise Estatística com a Utilização do SPSS. Lisboa: Sílabo.
Bryman, A. & Cramer, D. (2003). Análise de dados em ciências sociais. Introdução às técnicas utilizando o SPSS para Windows (3ª Ed.). Oeiras: Celta.
Evans, J. (2007). Your psychology research project: The essential guide. Los Angeles: Sage.
Reis, H., & Judd, C. (2000). Handbook of research methods in social and personality psychology. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Sternberg, R. J. (Ed.) (2000). Guide to publishing in psychology journals. Cambridge: Cambridge
University Press.
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