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Presentation
Presentation
Research Methods in Criminal Sciences course aims to provide students with theoretical and practical skills to design, develop and evaluate scientific research projects in this area. Its scope focuses on the collection and processing of data from primary and secondary sources, the construction of databases, quantitative, qualitative and mixed analysis, as well as the interpretation and accurate communication of results. It is a cross-disciplinary and structuring subject, promoting a critical understanding of the potential and limitations of different methodologies, the ability to select appropriate techniques for specific problems, and the reasoned synthesis of conclusions. Its relevance stems from its direct contribution to the production of knowledge and the training of researchers and professionals capable of working in a variety of contexts.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Master Degree | Semestral | 5
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
1 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT7089-26887
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
Introduction Data collection: collecting data from primary and secondary sources; building databases; metadata; the sample; Data processing: internal, external and content validity; interpolation and extrapolation techniques. The quantitative approach Analysing cross-sectional and longitudinal data The qualitative approach Analysing qualitative data The mixed approach Advantages, disadvantages and challenges Interpreting results
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Objectives
Objectives
Empower students with solid skills in research methods, enabling them to design and conduct investigations in criminal sciences Promote a comprehensive understanding of quantitative and qualitative approaches, encouraging the ability to choose appropriate methods taking into account specific research questions Develop skills in collecting, processing, analysing and interpreting data Train students in the application and interpretation of quantitative and qualitative methods in criminal sciences Developing skills in synthesising and systematising results for a comprehensive understanding of the phenomena studied Enabling students to formulate reasoned conclusions from research results, promoting the ability to effectively communicate their findings
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Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies and assessment
Expositive and practical classes
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References
References
Bachman, R. D., & Paternoster, R. (2016). Statistics for criminology and criminal justice. Sage Publications. Box-Steffensmeier, J. M., Freeman, J. R., Hitt, M. P., & Pevehouse, J. C. (2014). Time series analysis for the social sciences. Cambridge University Press. Creswell, J. W., & Creswell, J. D. (2022). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches. Sage publications. Maxwell, J. A. (2012). Qualitative research design: An interactive approach. Sage publications Miles, M. B., Huberman, A. M., & Saldana, J. (2019). Qualitative Data Analysis: A Methods Sourcebook. Sage Publications Shin, Y. (2017). Time series analysis in the social sciences: the fundamentals. Univ of California Press. Trochim, W. M., & Donnelly, J. P. (2008). Research Methods: The Essential Knowledge Base. Cengage Learning
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Office Hours
Office Hours
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Mobility
Mobility
No
