| Code: | LTU2110 | Acronym: | MECS |
| Teaching Area: | Mathematics |
| Acronym | Study plan | Curriculum Years | ECTS | Contact hours | Total Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTU | Aviso nº 9929/2017 & Ret. nº 612/2017 | 1º | 4 | 40 | 107 |
| Theoretical-Practical: | 32,00 |
| Other: | 0,00 |
Teaching - Hours
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Excel
Descriptive summary of course unit
The curricular unit intends to present the statistical methodologies used in social sciences, in order to provide knowledge that allows the interpretation of research results, using data analysis programs.
Objectives and expected learning outcomes
1. Present the foundations of scientific research
2. Identify the different types of research methodologies
3. Identify and define the problem, hypothesis and sample in scientific research
4. Analyze various techniques for data collection and processing
5. Identify ways of using statistical methods and data processing in the social sciences
6. To know techniques and forms of presentation of research results
Skills to be developed
It is intended that students develop the following competences:
1. Acquire theoretical knowledge that allows the mastery of fundamental concepts and themes
2. To master the main notions of methodology of scientific research in this area of study.
3. Develop a taste for tourism research
4. Know techniques that allow the collection of data, data processing, data presentation
The proposed program allows students to gain knowledge and develop the competencies foreseen in the objectives, as follows:
- theme 1 meets objectives 1 and 2, as it presents knowledge in the field of scientific research methodologies
- themes 2, 3 and 4 aim to achieve objective 3, in the definition of problem, hypothesis and sample in scientific research
- Topic 5 responds to Objective 4, which aims to provide the necessary knowledge for the analysis of data collection and processing techniques.
- topic 6 and 7 respond to objective 5, of knowledge and application of statistical methods.
- theme 8 responds to objectives 5 and 6, aiming at the analysis and processing of data in scientific research.
| Coutinho, C. ;Metodologia de Investigação em Ciências Sociais e Humanas: Teoria e Prática, Almedina, 2013 |
| Maroco, J. & Bispo, R.;Estatística aplicada às ciências sociais e humanas, Climepsi Editores, 2005 |
| Abreu, D. ;Análise de Dados II, EPRU, CEG-UL, 2006 |
| Diamond, I. & Jefferies, J. ;Beginning Statistics. An Introduction for Social Scientists, Sage Publications, 2000 |
| Finn, M., Elliott-White, M. & Walton, M. ;Tourism & Leisure Research Methods: data collection, analysis and interpretation, Pearson, 2000 |
| Gillham, B. ;Research Interviewing. The range of techniques, Open University Press., 2005 |
| VanderStoep, S. & Johnston, D.;Research Methods for Everyday Life: Blending Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches, Jossey-Bass, 2008 |
| Veal, A. J.;Research Methods for Leisure and Tourism - A Practical Guide., Prentice Hall, 2000 |
Lectures of expository nature and application of knowledge through presentation and work projects, as well as resolution of exercises. Technical / practical and field sessions will also be promoted.
Avaliação distribuída com exame final
| Description | Type | Time (hours) | Conclusion Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance (estimated) | Lessons | 30 | |
| Tutorial sessions | Participação Presencial | 10 | |
| Test/Exam | Teste/Exame | 3 | |
| Self study | Study | 64 | |
| Total: | 107 |
2 individual written tests: 2x30%
1 Written work: 40%
TOTAL: 100%
Under the terms of the Bachelor's Regulation:
1. The students' attendance in classes will be recorded and, if the number of absences per student exceeds 30% of the total number of lessons scheduled for each course unit, the student will be automatically transferred to the final evaluation (regular season).
2. In the written tests and other assessment elements mentioned in paragraph 2 of Art. 39 it is necessary to obtain a minimum grade of 7.5 (seven point five) points.
3. If the student misses a test or receives a grade lower than 7.5 points in the tests or in another assessment element mentioned in the previous number, the student will be automatically transferred to the final evaluation (regular season).
4. If the student misses or obtains less than 7.5 in the second written test, held in the same date of the final exam in the regular season, they may apply for further evaluation in the Appeal season.
Written exam: 100%
Under Degree Regulation:
The practical or theoretical-practical work (s) referred in b) in the number 2 of the 39. article may also be considered, with a weighting corresponding to half of that considered in the context of continuous assessment, provided that the student communicates such intention to the teacher through the completion of a specific form to be made available by the teacher at the individual written test day.
The methodologies considered take into account the characteristics of the curricular unit. Despite a necessary theoretical nature, the use of exercises and fieldwork aim to contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the curricular unit, from an applied or practical point of view.