Course: Methodology of Scientific Research

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Course title Methodology of Scientific Research
Course code KTV/MVVY
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Čepička Ladislav, Doc. Ph.D.
  • Gabryś Tomasz, Magistr PhD
Course content
1. Science, developing a research problem, hypothesis. 2. Problem development - team work. 3. Research design - team work. 4. Research projects. 5. Publishing of research outcomes. 6. Manuscript - team work.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Interactive lecture, Lecture supplemented with a discussion, Task-based study method, Lecture, Lecture with visual aids, Seminar
  • Contact hours - 52 hours per semester
  • Team project (50/number of students) - 20 hours per semester
  • Graduate study programme term essay (40-50) - 50 hours per semester
  • Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40) - 10 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Základní poznatky z oboru vědeckého výzkumu.
learning outcomes
can explain what the research problem is
can identify and compare different types of research design
Skills
can develop research problem
can prepare research design
can write a manuscript
Competences
N/A
N/A
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture
Lecture with visual aids
Lecture supplemented with a discussion
Interactive lecture
Seminar
Task-based study method
Self-study of literature
Skills
Collaborative instruction
Task-based study method
Textual studies
Cooperative instruction
Seminar classes
Competences
Task-based study method
Collaborative instruction
Cooperative instruction
assessment methods
Knowledge
Test
Skills demonstration during practicum
Seminar work
Continuous assessment
Self-evaluation
Recommended literature
  • Baumgartner, T. a kol. Measurement for evaluation. New York, 2003.
  • Blahuš, P. K teorii testování pohybových schopností.. Praha: Univerzita Karlova,, 1975.
  • Hendl, J. Kvalitativní výzkum. Praha Portál, 2005. ISBN 80-7367-040-2.
  • Hendl, Jan. Přehled statistických metod zpracování dat : analýza a metaanalýza dat. Vyd. 2., opr. Praha : Portál, 2006. ISBN 80-7367-123-9.
  • Kumar, Ranjit. Research methodology : a step-by-step guide for beginners. 2nd ed. London ; SAGE, 2005. ISBN 1-4129-1194-X.
  • Měkota, Karel; Blahuš, Petr. Motorické testy v tělesné výchově : Příručka pro posl. stud. oboru tělesná výchova a sport. 1. vyd. Praha : SPN, 1983.
  • OCHRANA, František. Metodologie, metody a metodika vědeckého výzkumu.. Praha: Karolinum, 2019. ISBN 978-80-246-4200-0.
  • Průcha, J. Pedagogický výzkum. Praha: Karolinum, 1995.
  • Punch, Keith F. Developing effective research proposals. London : SAGE Publications, 2000. ISBN 0-7619-6356-1.
  • Punch, Keith. Úspěšný návrh výzkum. Praha: Portál, 2015. ISBN 978-80-262-0980-5.
  • Thomas, Jerry R.; Nelson, Jack K. Research methods in physical activity. 3rd ed. [Champaign] : Human Kinetics, 1996. ISBN 0-88011-481-9.


Study plans that include the course
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