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Presentation
Presentation
The curricular unit provides the knowledge of the methods and technics of the methodology in criminology.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Bachelor | Semestral | 5
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
1 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT6358-23378
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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 to scientific research (ScR) in Criminology. The logic of scientific research.
Basic concepts and research process. Quantitative research in Criminology.
Research designs: transversal; longitudinal; experimental; time series analysis. Quantitative methods of data collection.
Survey methods: measurement scales. Polls (types, characteristics, and limits).
Key aspects in the construction and application of questionnaires Use of official statistics. Sampling.
Fidelity, validity, and generalization.
Qualitative research in Criminology Principles and research design Access to the land. Sampling.
Data collection techniques. Document Analysis.
Semi-structured interviews and life stories; Focus groups. Note.
Ethics in research in Criminology Historical perspective. Informed consent.
Research with especially vulnerable populations.
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Objectives
Objectives
The UC intends to initiate students to scientific research in Criminology, introducing them to the research process and to quantitative and qualitative methodologies, to be deepened in other UCs. It seeks to familiarize them with the scientific literature and other relevant resources, developing reading and comprehension skills in quantitative and qualitative studies. It is expected that students understand the logic and process of scientific research and know the central procedures for the application of empirical methodologies, namely the research designs, sampling strategies, and data collection methods used in Criminology; simultaneously, they must be trained in the analysis of studies, including its main components.
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Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies and assessment
The methodology is innovative because it allows students to choose the case-study they intend to analyze and present to colleagues.
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References
References
Bachman, R. D. & Schutt, R. K. (2016). The practice of research in criminology and criminal justice. Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications
Burgess, R. G. (1997). A pesquisa de terreno: Uma introdução. Oeiras: Celta Editora.
Charmaz, K. (2009). A construção da teoria fundamentada: Guia prático para análise qualitativa. Porto Alegre: Artmed. Hagan, F.E. (2006). Research methods in criminal justice and criminology. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
King, R.D. and Wincup, E. (eds.) (2008). Doing Research on Crime and Justice. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Piquero, A.R., & Weisburd, D. (2010). Handbook of quantitative criminology. New York: Springer.
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Office Hours
Office Hours
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Mobility
Mobility
No
