'Introduction to scientific methodology' is a first-year subject of the Bacherlor's Degree in Speech Therapy assigned to Methodology of Behavioural Sciences knowledge area. Together with 'Research methods and Data analysis in Speech Therapy' taught in the second year, students will gain competences related to scientific research.



This subject offers a comprehensive view of the fundamentals of the scientific method, the scientific research procress and data analysis.

1. To know the scientific method and the main methodological strategies used in Speech Therapy.



2. To know the structure of a scientific report.



3. To be able to conduct a bibliographic search in specialized documentary sources.



4. To learn how to pose a research question, formulate hypothesis, operationalize variables and interpret results, taking into account the ethical principals in science.



5. To know the fundamentals of basic data analysis.



6. To be able to work with others cooperatively.

Brief description of the content

1. The scientific method

2. The research process in speech therapy

3. Research methods in speech therapy

4. Descriptive analysis of data

5. Introduction to statistical inference

In order to cover the course syllabus, various teaching methodologies are used in this subject.

Autonomous work will be promoted through the use of bibliographic resources that help students to understand the different aspects of the subject. Lectures will be given on the conceptual contents of the subject.

In some practical classes, reflection and critical attitude will be encouraged, so that students acquire oral and written communication skills, as well as the ability to work in groups. In the classroom practices and workshops, problem-based learning activities and exercises will be provided to be developed individually or in groups, which will allow students to deepen their knowledge on the subject.



Feedback will be provided based on previously established evaluation criteria, so that students will have the opportunity to become aware of their learning, as well as ways to improve it.



In the case of exceptional situations, such as a health alert, the course will be adapted for online teaching through platforms such as Egela or other virtual procedures.

• Continuous Assessment System
• Final Assessment System
• Tools and qualification percentages:
  • Multiple-Choice Test (%): 60
  • Individual works (%): 10
  • Team projects (problem solving, project design)) (%): 30

Two evaluation types are proposed:



CONTINUOUS EVALUATION

Theoretical contents of the subject will be evaluated by a multiple-choice exam that will account for 60% of the final grade. The evaluation of the practical contents of the course will represent 40% of the remaining grade (30% group activities, 10% individual activities).



FINAL EVALUATION

Students who have not followed the continuous evaluation or have not passed the practical part, will take a theoretical test exam that will account for 60% of the final grade and a practical exam that will account for the remaining 40%.





OPTING OUT

It will be sufficient not to attend the exam call. No written request or permission from the teacher is needed in advanced.

In the extraordinary examination period the same evaluation criteria will be followed as for those students who take the final evaluation (100% of the grade):



1. Theoretical test exam (60%).

2. Practical exam (40%).





For opting out, it will be sufficient not to attend the exam call. No written request or permission from the teacher is needed in advanced.

Compulsory materials will available to students on the e-Gela platform.

Basic bibliography

- Botella, J. (2004). Análisis de datos en Psicología I: Teoría y ejercicios. Pirámide.



- Camacho, J.; Ramírez-Santana, G.M., Betancort, M.,Hess, S., & Hernández, J.A. (2015). Fundamentos de metodología I en Psicología y Logopedia. Drago



- Castellanos López, M. A., Pérez Moreno, E. & Simón López, T (2018). Métodos de investigación en logopedia. Síntesis.



- Cubo, S., Martín, B. & Ramos, J.L. (2011). Métodos de investigación y análisis de datos en ciencias sociales y de la salud. Pirámide.



- Martín, Q. (2001). Contrastes de hipótesis. La Muralla.



- Pardo, A., Ruiz, M.A. & San Martin, R. (2009). Análisis de datos en ciencias sociales y de la salud I. Síntesis.



- Ramos, M.M., Catena, A. & Trujillo, H.M. (2004). Manual de métodos y técnicas de investigación en ciencias del comportamiento. Biblioteca Nueva.



- Tomeo, V. y Uña, I. (2009). Estadística descriptiva. Garceta.

In-depth bibliography

- Anguera, M.T., Arnau, J., Ato, M., Martínez, R., Pascual, J. & Vallejo, G. (1995). Métodos de investigación en Psicología. Síntesis.

- Ato, M. (1991). Investigación en Ciencias del Comportamiento I. Fundamentos. PPU.

- Hernández, R., Fernández-Collado, C. & Baptista, P. (2010). Fundamentos de metodología de la investigación. McGraw Hill.

- Moreno, R., Martínez, R.J. & Chacón, S. (2000). Fundamentos metodológicos en psicología y ciencias afines. Pirámide.

- Peralta, M.J. Rúa, A., Redondo, R. & Campo, C. (2007). Estadística: Problemas resueltos. Pirámide.

- Ritchey, F.J. (2008). Estadística para las ciencias sociales. McGraw Hill.

- Seisdedos, A. (1994). Problemas de estadística aplicada a las ciencias sociales. Amaru.

- Solanas, A., Salafranca, L., Fauquet, J. & Núñez, M.I. (2005). Estadística descriptiva en Ciencias del Comportamiento. Thomson

Journals

JCR (2022) Top journals on Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology:
- American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology
- Journal of Speech-Language and hearing research
- Brain and Language
- International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders


Other resources:
- Methodology - European Journal of Research Methods for the Behavioral and Social Sciences.
- Revista de Investigación en Logopedia.

Web addresses

Introducción a la Investigación en Logopedia (Universitat Oberta de Catalunya):
https://openaccess.uoc.edu/bitstream/10609/147059/3/BasesParaLaInvestigacionEnCienciasDeLaSalud_IntroduccionALaInvestigacionEnLogopedia.pdf


AELFA. Portal de la Asociación Española de Logopedia, Foniatría y Audiología. http://www.aelfa.org
ALE. Asociación de Logopedas de España. https://www.ale-logopedas.org
Cochrane Library. https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/reviews
NICE guidelines and resources. https://www.nice.org.uk