教學目標：
藉著研讀相關文獻及課後的實際演算，同學們可以:
� 學習如何針對問題搜集可靠的資料
� 熟悉如何整理與分析資料，並據此做出合理的推論或預測
� 增強統計思惟能力，及加強對龐大數字﹧數據資料的理解與掌握程度
� 培養敏銳的社會現象觀察力與經驗分析能力
� 體會不同社會學次領域的研究特色
� 培養社會課題比較、分析、與思考能力

Teaching objectives:
By studying relevant literature and performing practical calculations after class, students can:
� Learn how to collect reliable information for a problem
� Be familiar with how to organize and analyze data and make reasonable inferences or predictions based on it
� Enhance statistical thinking ability and enhance understanding and mastery of huge numbers and data
� Cultivate keen observation of social phenomena and ability to analyze experiences
� Understand the research characteristics of different sociological subfields
� Cultivate the ability to compare, analyze, and think about social issues

教科書：
林惠玲、陳正倉，2012，《應用統計學》（四版修訂版）。台北市：雙葉書廊。
[代號：LC]
*其它的教材上課補充。

參考教材：
Moore, David著、鄭惟厚譯，2009，《統計,讓數字說話》。台北市：天下遠見。 （Moore, David, 1997, Statistics: Concepts and Controversies. 4th edition. New York: W.H. Freeman and Company.）

Pagano, Robert R.著、潘中道、郭俊賢譯，2005，《行為科學統計學》（修訂版）。台北市：雙葉書廊。（Pagano, Robert R. 2005. Understanding Statistics in the Behavioral Sciences. 7th Edition. Belmont, CA: Thomson Wadsworth.）

Textbook:
Lin Huiling, Chen Zhengcang, 2012, "Applied Statistics" (4th revised edition). Taipei City: Shuangye Bookstore.
[Codename: LC]
*Other teaching materials are supplemented in class.

Reference materials:
Moore, David, translated by Zheng Weihou, 2009, "Statistics, Let the Numbers Speak". Taipei City: Vision for the World. (Moore, David, 1997, Statistics: Concepts and Controversies. 4th edition. New York: W.H. Freeman and Company.)

Pagano, Robert R., translated by Pan Zhongdao and Guo Junxian, 2005, "Statistics for Behavioral Sciences" (revised edition). Taipei City: Shuangye Bookstore. (Pagano, Robert R. 2005. Understanding Statistics in the Behavioral Sciences. 7th Edition. Belmont, CA: Thomson Wadsworth.)