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Presentation
Presentation
The Course Unit is essential for students seeking to understand how scientific research is designed, developed, and applied. It prepares students for critical thinking, rigorous analysis, and practical application of knowledge in scientific and professional contexts. It provides fundamental tools and skills for conducting independent and effective research.
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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
ULHT6233-22791
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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
1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. Concept of Scientific Research 1.2. Science and Knowledge 2. PROCESS OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH 2.1. Conceptual Phase 2.2. Methodological Phase 2.3. Empirical Phase 3. RESEARCH PROJECT 3.1. Execution of the Research Project 3.2. Research Project Report / Dissertation (ESCE) 4. METHODS OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH 4.1. Concept and Variants of the Scientific Method 4.2. Research Methods 4.2.1. Approaches to Research Methods 4.2.2. Case Study Research in the Financial Field 4.2.3. Content Analysis and Its Application in the Financial Field
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Objectives
Objectives
Mastering the methodological procedure for creating a research project. • Familiarizing oneself with the different phases of research project development. • Introducing some of the most commonly used statistical techniques in data analysis in the financial field. • Developing the ability to adopt a critical and investigative approach to the challenges presented by companies. • Promoting discussion on current topics with the aim of encouraging and supporting the development of robust research project proposals.
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Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching Methodology: The teaching methods include theoretical lectures, practical classes for solving practical exercises (with guidance), and the completion of independent assignments, fostering collaboration among students. Innovative Methodologies: The practical assignments assigned to students will focus on research papers and scientific databases. Various software programs will be employed for research analysis and data analysis in scientific projects (e.g., VOSviewer, Orange3, Power BI).
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References
References
Baptista C. & M. Sousa (2011). Como Fazer Investigação, Dissertações, Tese e Relatórios. Lisboa: Pactor. Bhattacherjee A. (2012). Social Science Research: Principles, Methods, and Practices. Textbooks collection. 3. Creswell J. & C. Poth (2016). Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing Among Five Approaches. United States. Sage Publications Inc Ellis e Levy (2008). Framework of Problem-Based Research: A Guide for Novice Researchers on the Development of a Research-Worthy Problem. Informing Science: International Journal of an Emerging Transdiscipline, 11, 17-33. Gilbert (1991). Model building and a definition of science. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 28(1), 73-39
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Office Hours
Office Hours
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Mobility
Mobility
No
