Research Methods in Human Ecology
Code
73220102
Academic unit
Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas
Department
Sociologia
Credits
10
Teacher in charge
Rui Santos
Weekly hours
2
Teaching language
Portuguese
Objectives
Prerequisites
Subject matter
This Curriculum Module provides advanced training in skills, tactics and techniques of research in Human Ecology. It provides practical training in the use of multi-method research applied to real world situations.
In addition, it will improve students´ skills with regard to literature research and document production.
It is intended that students acquire:
- Methodological knowledge and skills to design and manage in an integrated and on-going manner, a research project leading to the doctoral dissertation;
- Knowledge and understanding of the main technical options available for research in Human Ecology and the ability to combine them according to research aims.
Bibliography
De Vaus, D. (2001). Research Design in Social Research. SAGE Publ., L.
Marceau, D.J. (1999). The scale issue in social and natural sciences. Canadian Journal of Remote Sens. 25( 4): 347-356
Northmore, D. (1996) Lifting the Lid: A Guide to Investigative Research, Cassell: London.
Partidário, M.R. (2007). Guia de boas práticas para Avaliação Ambiental Estratégica, orientações metodológicas. Amadora: Agência Portuguesa do Ambiente
Steckler A, McLeroy KR, Goodman RM, Bird ST, McCormick L (1992). \"Toward Integrating Qualitative and Quantitative Methods: An Introduction.\" Health Education Quarterly, 19:1-8.
Teaching method
Theoretical lectures and seminars where students can test their application of research methodologies.
Introduction to the themes, analysis of case studies and examples of the application of these to specific cases. Use of software.
Evaluation method
Evaluation will be based on a written research topic agreed upon with the teacher. This will be presented orally and the main findings and methodologies used will be discussed.