Tradicionalmente la formación en investigación en las universidades había sido transmitida de manera teórica (formación investigativa, FI), sin embargo, la naturaleza de estos conocimientos se beneficia de un enfoque más práctico (investigación formativa, IF). El objetivo fue comparar las diferencias cualitativas entre estos dos tipos de enfoque para la formación en el proceso de investigación. Se formaron cuatro grupos focales: 2 FI y 2 IF. Para el guion se eligieron 16 categorías que correspondían con el proceso de investigación cuantitativa. En total participaron 30 alumnos de la carrera de Psicología. Se encontró que existen diferencias conceptuales significativas con respecto al proceso de investigación. Los estudiantes IF tienden a tener mayor claridad en los conceptos, considerar más aspectos éticos y desarrollar una identidad como investigadores. Prefieren las i...

Traditionally, training in research at the universities has been transmitted as theory (research training, RT); however, the nature of this knowledge benefits from a more practical approach (formative research, FR). The aim of this research was to compare the qualitative differences between these two types of approach to training in the research process. Four focus groups were created: 2 RT and 2 FR. Sixteen categories corresponding to the quantitative research process were chosen for the script, and a total of 30 Psychology students participated. Significant conceptual differences were found regarding the research process. FR students tend to have more clarity regarding concepts, take a larger number of ethical aspects into consideration, and develop an identity as researchers. They prefer qualitative research because of the difficulties they have with statistics. There is a linear view...

Traditionally, training in research at the universities has been transmitted as theory (research training, RT); however, the nature of this knowledge benefits from a more practical approach (formative research, FR). The aim of this research was to compare the qualitative differences between these two types of approach to training in the research process. Four focus groups were created: 2 RT and 2 FR. Sixteen categories corresponding to the quantitative research process were chosen for the script, and a total of 30 Psychology students participated. Significant conceptual differences were found regarding the research process. FR students tend to have more clarity regarding concepts, take a larger number of ethical aspects into consideration, and develop an identity as researchers. They prefer qualitative research because of the difficulties they have with statistics. There is a linear view...