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Research Methods and Techniques

Research Methods and Techniques

Code	15448
Year	1
Semester	S2
ECTS Credits	6
Workload	TP(60H)
Scientific area	Ciência Política e Relações Internacionais
Entry requirements	not applicable
Learning outcomes	1. Understand the methods and techniques' role in scientific research. 2. Make and justify methodological choices in real situations. 3. Recognize the main methods and techniques used in Political Science and International Relations research. 4. Apply accurately specific methods and techniques. 5. Conceive a small research report.
Syllabus	1. Research methods and techniques 1.1. The importance of research methods and techniques 1.2. The methods and techniques' role in scientific research 1.3. The research report 2. Political Science and International Relations research methods and techniques 2.1. Methods 2.2. Data collection techniques 2.3. Data analysis techniques 2.4. Choosing the research methods and the techniques 3. Introduction to data analysis 3.1. Introduction to content analysis (essentials) 3.2. Introduction to statistical analysis (essentials)
Main Bibliography	Alves, Maria da Piedade Alves (2012) Metodologia Científica. Lisboa: Escolar Editora. Blaxter, Loraine; Hughes, Christina; Tight, Malcolm (2010) How to Research. Buckingham: Open University Press. Coutinho, C. P. (2014). Metodologia de Investigação em Ciências Sociais e Humanas. Coimbra: Almedina. Coutinho, Clara Pereira (2011) Metodologia de Investigação em Ciências Sociais e Humanas: Teoria e Prática. Coimbra: Almedina. Freixo, Manuel João Vaz (2010). Metodologia Científica - Fundamentos, Métodos e Técnicas. Lisboa: Instituto Piaget. Neuman, W. Lawrence (2014) Social Research Methods – Qualitative and quantitative approaches.Harlow: Pearson Education Limited. Pardal, Luís; Lopes, Eugénia Soares (2011). Métodos e Técnicas de Investigação Social. Porto: Areal Editores. Quivy, Raymond; Campenhoudt, Luc Van (2005). Manual de Investigação em Ciências Sociais. Lisboa: Gradiva. Rich, R. C.; Brians, C. L.; Manheim, J. B.; e Willnat, L. (2018). Empirical Political Analysis: Research Me
Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria	Written test - 40% (8 marks) Final Reserach essay: 60% (12 marks)
Language	Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.