Research Methodologies and Epistemology II

Code:

MC112

Acronym:

MIEII

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Epistemologia e Metod. de Invest. em Educação

Instance: 2012/2013 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Course/CS Responsible:	Criminology

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MC	38	Plano Oficial de MC - 2010	1	-	6	54

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

This course completes the track on research methodology, initiated with Research Methods and Epistemology I (1st semester).
Therefore, with this course we intend that students solidify both qualitative and quantitative research methods that are very useful when researching Criminology themes.

In particular, it is intended that students are able to:

Part A - Qualitative analysis:

• To apply the methods of observation, interview and documentary analysis in order to study different dimensions of the criminal phenomenon.
• To know the methods of qualitative data analysis, and learn to apply the techniques of content analysis.
• To develop skills of analysis, discussion and critique of different techniques of qualitative analysis in Criminology.


In Part B - Quantitative analysis

• To perform preliminary exploratory analysis of quantitative data;
• To describe available data based on descriptive statistics;
• To apply suitable statistical methods when making inference;
• To interpret and comment statistical software outputs (SPSS outputs).

Program

Part A - Qualitative Analysis

1. Qualitative research and Quantitative Research. Mixed Research Methods and applications.
2. Methods of qualitative research
2.1. Qualitative methods of data collection: qualitative interview (individual, focus groups, life histories), observation, documentary analysis.
2.2. The quality of qualitative research: issues of objectivity, loyalty, reliability and validity.


Part B - Quantitative Analysis

1. Quantitative research in Criminology and a brief introduction to data analysis;
2. Measures of descriptive statistics;
3. Statistical inference;
4. Relationship between two variables;
5. Differences between groups;
6. Analysis of variance;
7. Linear regression;
8. Logistic regression;
9. Factor Analysis.

Mandatory literature

Albarello Luc 070; Práticas e métodos de investigação em ciências sociais. ISBN: 972-662-554-8
Atkinson, R.; The life story interviewing, in: J. Gubrium & J. Holstein (eds.), "Handbook of Interview Research", Thousand Oaks, London: Sage Publications, 2002
Bachman Ronet; The^practice of research in criminology and criminal justice. ISBN: 0-7619-8706-1
Bardin Laurence; Análise de conteúdo. ISBN: 978-972-44-1320-4
Charmaz, K.; Qualitative interviewing and grounded theory analysis, in: J. Gubrium & J. Holstein (eds.), "Handbook of Interview Research", Thousand Oaks, London: Sage Publications, 2002
Glaser, B and Strauss, A.; The Discovery of Grounded Theory: Strategies for Qualitative Research, Nova Iorque: Aldine De Gruyter, 1967
Digneffe, F.; Do individual ao social: A abordagem biográfica, in: Luc Alberello et al. (eds.), "Práticas e Métodos de Investigação em Ciências Sociais", Lisboa: Gradiva, 1997
Flick Uwe; Métodos qualitativos na investigação científica. ISBN: 972-9413-67-3
Foddy William 1942-; Como perguntar. ISBN: 972-8027-54-0
Kvale, S.; Interviews, Thousand Oaks, London: Sage Publications, 1996
Maroy, J.; A análise qualitativa de entrevistas, in: Luc Alberello et al. (eds.), "Práticas e Métodos de Investigação em Ciências Sociais", Lisboa: Gradiva, 1997
Mason Jennifer; Qualitative researching. ISBN: 0-8039-8986-5
Bachman, Ronet e Raymond Paternoster; Statistical Methods for Criminology and Criminal Justice, McGraw-Hill, 2003. ISBN: 0-07-251844-8
Weisburd David; Statistics in criminal justice. ISBN: 978-0-387-34112-5
Bushway Shawn 340; Quantitative methods in criminology. ISBN: 0-7546-2446-3
Marôco, João; Análise estatística com o PASW Statistics (ex-SPSS). ISBN: 9789899676305

Complementary Bibliography

Becker, H.; The epistemology of qualitative research, in: Jessor, R. et al (eds.), "Etnography and Human Development", Chicago: The University of Chicago Press, 1996
Blumer Herbert; Symbolic interactionism. ISBN: 0-520-05676-0
Denzin Norman K.; Interpretive interactionism. ISBN: 0-8039-3003-8
Denzin Norman K.; Handbook of qualitative research. ISBN: 0-8039-4679-1
Denzin, N. and Lincoln, Y. ; The discipline and practice of qualitative research, in: Norman Denzin and Yvonna Lincoln (eds.), "Handbook of Qualitative Research", Thousand Oaks, London: Sage Publications, 2000
Fowler Jr. Floyd J.; Survey research methods. ISBN: 0-7619-2191-5
Hagan Frank E.; Research methods in criminal justice and criminology. ISBN: 0-205-44739-2
Hamilton, D.; Tradition, preferences and postures in applied qualitative research, in: Norman Denzin and Yvonna Lincoln (eds.), "Handbook of Qualitative Research", Thousand Oaks, London: Sage Publications, 1994
King Roy D. 340; Doing research on crime and justice. ISBN: 978-0-19-928762-8
Hagan Frank E.; Research methods in criminal justice and criminology. ISBN: 0-205-44739-2
Howell, David; Statistical Methods for Psychology, Belmont: Thomson Wadsworth, 2007
Pestana Maria Helena 1958-; Análise de dados para ciências sociais. ISBN: 972-618-391-X

Teaching methods and learning activities

During lectures, theoretic concepts will be described, explained, and applied to research examples.

Software

SPSS v20
PASW (ex-SPSS) v17

keywords

Social sciences > Criminology
Physical sciences > Mathematics > Statistics

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Eligibility for exams

n.a.

Calculation formula of final grade

Final grade will correspond to the final exam classification.

Examinations or Special Assignments

cf. general regulamentation.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

cf. general regulamentation.

Classification improvement

cf. general regulamentation.