Physiotherapy

Research Methodology 2

Metodologia de Investigação

Course code:9504211

Ângela Maria Correia de Figueiredo Abreu Pereira

Learning outcomes of the curricular unit:

At the end of the course students should be able to demonstrate the following skills and capabilities:

  • Describe the different approaches to scientific research;
  • Develop a critical stance towards the existing information;
  • Assess available information on health, particularly of Physiotherapy;
  • Collect and evaluate evidence of information from a wide range of sources using methods of gathering and interpreting data in order to provide information to guide practice or benefits;
  • Recognize what it is, what is its importance and the prerequisites to participate in undergraduate research;
  • Use different techniques and instruments for data collection;
  • Develop a research project.
Syllabus:
  1. Research and Science
  2. The Scientific Method: Qualitative and Quantitative Methodologies. Planning a research work. The experimental method: validity and limits. Other research methods, observation techniques, surveys, interviews, case study, etc.
  3. Critical analysis of literature.
  4. Purpose and objectives of the Study
  5. Theories and assumptions: Formulation of hypotheses
  6. Variable: Notion of variable and measurement scale. Dependent and independent variables. Control variables.
  7. Population. Sample. Sampling Techniques.
  8. Techniques and instruments of data collection
  9. Organization of cross-sectional, longitudinal and mixed studies. Appropriateness of the methodology to the problem
  10. Sources of information
  11. Normative aspects: References; Software as references manager
  12. Preparation of a research project.
Suggested Bibliography:
  • Ribeiro JLP (2010) Metodologia de Investigação em Psicologia e Saúde. 2nd ed. Porto: Legis Editora
  • Bell J (2002). Como Realizar um Projecto de Investigação. Lisboa: Gradiva
  • Carmo H, Ferreira MM (1998). Metodologia da Investigação: Guia de Auto-aprendizagem. Lisboa: Universidade Aberta
  • Eco H (1989). Como se faz uma tese. São Paulo: Perspectiva.
  • Fortin MF (1999). O Processo de Investigação: Da concepção à realização. Loures: Lusociência
  • Jenkins S, Price CJ, Twomey L (1998). The Researching Therapist. A practical guide to performing and communicating research. London: Churchill Livingstone
  • Martins G (2000). Guia para elaboração de Monografias e Trabalhos de Conclusão de Curso. São Paulo: Atlas
  • Quivy R, Campenhoudt LV (1992). Manual de Investigação em Ciências Sociais. Lisboa: Gradiva