Research Methodologies I
| Keywords |
| Classification |
Keyword |
| OFICIAL |
Dental Sciences |
Instance: 2021/2022 - 1S (edição n.º 1)
Cycles of Study/Courses
Teaching language
Portuguese
Objectives
- Aptitude for the development of an investigation and/or review process;
- Ability to plan, manage and critically analyze various sources of scientific information;
- Competence in evaluating and developing scientific communication forms;
- Awareness, knowledge and critical analysis of ethical issues and scientific integrity;
- Ability to collect qualitative data, as well as their organization;
- Understanding of qualitative data analysis methodologies.
Learning outcomes and competences
- Aptitude for the development of an investigation and/or review process;
- Ability to plan, manage and critically analyze various sources of scientific information;
- Competence in evaluating and developing scientific communication forms;
- Awareness, knowledge and critical analysis of ethical issues and scientific integrity;
- Ability to collect qualitative data, as well as their organization;
- Understanding of qualitative data analysis methodologies.
Working method
Presencial
Program
- Qualitative approaches to data collection and processing
- Methods of critical analysis of different sources of information
- Joint involvement of scientific processes, research strategies and forms of dissemination and communication of research
- Deductive and inductive processes for classification and processing of qualitative data
- Testing of analytical procedures that enable the quantification of qualitative data
- Knowledge of different forms of impact on research
- Methods of communication with the general public
- Research project planning tools
- Ethical principles and scientific integrity
- Description of some local, national and international research networks in the field of Periodontology and Implantology
- Processes for writing scientific articles and different methods of publication
Mandatory literature
Allan Hackshaw, Elizabeth Paul and Elizabeth Davenport; Evidence Based Dentistry An Introduction, Blackwell Munksgaard. ISBN: 978-4051-2496-6
Wayne W. Daniel;
Biostatistics. ISBN: 978-0471-45654-4
Supino Phyllis, Borer Jeffrey; Principles of research methodology, A guide for clinical investigators. ISBN: 978-1-4614-3359-0
Teaching methods and learning activities
The Curricular Unit will consist of theoretical classes introducing the contents taught, debate and clarification of doubts.
Evaluation Type
Evaluation with final exam
Assessment Components
| Designation |
Weight (%) |
| Exame |
100,00 |
| Total: |
100,00 |
Amount of time allocated to each course unit
| Designation |
Time (hours) |
| Estudo autónomo |
|
| Frequência das aulas |
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| Total: |
0,00 |
Eligibility for exams
In accordance with current legislation.
Calculation formula of final grade
Final exam (100%).