RESEARCH METHODS

Undergraduate and graduate students beginning their training in scientific research, particularly in the fields of social sciences, education, humanities, and applied sciences.

Professionals and practitioners who need to strengthen their methodological foundations to support evidence-based decision-making.

Educators and academic tutors who guide student research projects and require a structured understanding of the scientific method.

Individuals interested in developing a rigorous approach to inquiry, analysis, and scientific reasoning.

• Understand the concept of science, its characteristics, and its relationship to language as a tool for constructing scientific knowledge.

• Differentiate between methodology, method, and technique, recognizing their respective roles within the research process.

• Apply the principles of the scientific method to organize and guide systematic inquiry.

• Identify and describe the phases of the scientific research process, from problem formulation to analysis and interpretation of results.

• Strengthen critical thinking and analytical skills, essential for evaluating scientific information and designing research projects.

• Develop a structured and logical approach to problem-solving, rooted in scientific reasoning and methodological rigor.

Study Plan

1. SCIENCE

• Introduction
• Science and language

1. THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD

• Methodology, method, and technique

1. SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

• Phases of the scientific research process