本課程乃是公共事務碩士在職專班的必修課程。其內容主要在介紹社會科學研究中，質性研究（ Qualitative research ）的各種方法，包括訪談法，觀察法，焦點團體訪談法，內容分析法以及檔案資料分析法等。邏輯實證論(Logical Positivism)乃是科學的哲學基礎。因此，構成科學知識的基本要件有二。其一，效度(validity)，亦即邏輯相關性。其二，信度(reliability)，亦即經驗可證性。本課程旨在介紹如何以科學的方法，在效度與信度的基礎上，來從事社會科學的質性研究，其中包括概念的製作，假設的提出，模型的建構，以及資料的取得與分析等，以期學生具備社會科學相關的專業分析與學術研究的能力。This course is a required course for the in-service Master of Public Affairs program. Its content mainly introduces various methods of qualitative research (Qualitative research) in social science research, including interview method, observation method, focus group interview method, content analysis method and archival data analysis method, etc. Logical Positivism is the philosophical foundation of science. Therefore, there are two basic elements that constitute scientific knowledge. One is validity, that is, logical relevance. Second, reliability, that is, empirical verifiability. This course aims to introduce how to use scientific methods to conduct qualitative research in social sciences on the basis of validity and reliability, including concept creation, hypothesis formulation, model construction, and data acquisition and analysis. etc., with the aim of equipping students with professional analysis and academic research abilities related to social sciences.
“該問什麼樣的問題？該觀察那些面向？應該蒐集那些資料？用什麼方法蒐集資料？如何判讀資料？該如何整合？怎麼下判斷？”
研究社會科學的人，如何去了解社會現象？去耙梳其中複雜的脈絡關係？又如何做出合乎邏輯的解釋？了解社會現象，必須在某種嚴格界定的參考架構中進行。其中，除了相關的理論指引外，更需要一套合乎科學的方法來蒐集、分析資料以獲得有用的資訊。
簡單而言，社會科學研究法乃是針對問題而尋求答案的一種過程，也是一種邏輯思考的訓練。社會科學研究法不僅是一種方法，一種工具，更是吾人追尋知識的思考架構。換言之，吾人是有系統地使用這些方法來了解所謂的「事實」。社會科學研究法這門課希望能達到下列目標：
一、 了解社會科學研究的目的與重要性。
二、 探討理論與研究的關係。
三、 明瞭調查結構設計之作用。
四、 觀察方法的應用。
五、 資料分析方法之掌握。
"What kind of questions should be asked? Which aspects should be observed? What data should be collected? What methods should be used to collect data? How to interpret the data? How to integrate it? How to make a judgment?"
How do people who study social sciences understand social phenomena? To sort out the complex connections? How to give a logical explanation? Understanding social phenomena must proceed within some strictly defined frame of reference. Among them, in addition to relevant theoretical guidance, a set of scientific methods are needed to collect and analyze data to obtain useful information.
Simply put, social science research method is a process of seeking answers to questions, and it is also a training in logical thinking. Social science research method is not only a method and a tool, but also a thinking framework for our pursuit of knowledge. In other words, we systematically use these methods to understand so-called "facts." This course on Social Science Research Law hopes to achieve the following goals:
1. Understand the purpose and importance of social science research.
2. Discuss the relationship between theory and research.
3. Understand the role of survey structure design.
4. Application of observation methods.
5. Mastery of data analysis methods.
(1)Baglione, Lisa A. 2012. Writing A Research Paper in Political Science. Washington D.C.: Sage.
(2)Berg, Bruce L. 2012. Qualitative Research Methods for the Social Sciences. New York: Pearson.
(3)Brians, Craig Leonard, Lars Willnat, Jarol B. Manheim, and Richard C. Rich. 2011. Empirical Political Analysis: Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods. New York: Pearson.
(4)Davies, Martin Brett. 2007. Doing a Successful Research Project: Using Qualitative or Quantitative Research Methods. New York: Palgrave Macmillan.
(5)Esterberg, Keistin. G. 2002. Qualitative Methods in Social Research. New York: McGraw-Hill.
(6)Gray, Paul S., John B. Williamson, David A. Karp, and John R. Dalphin. 2007. The Research Imagination: An Qualitative and Quantitative Methods. New York: Cambridge University Press.
(7)Johnson, Janet Buttolph and H.T. Reynolds. 2012. Political Science Research Methods. Washington D.C.:Sage.
(8)Liamputtong, Pranee. 2010. Qualitative Research Methods, New York: Oxford University Press.
(9)Manheim, Jarol B., Richard C. Rich and Lars Willnat. 2008. Empirical Political Analysis: Research Methods in Political Science. New York: Longman.
(10)Neuman, W. Lawrence.2011. Social Research Methods : Quantitative and Qualitative Methods. New York: Allyn & Bacon.
(11)Schmidt, Diane E. 2010. Writing in Political Science: A Practice Guide. New York: Longman.
(12)Warren , Carol A.B. and Tracy X. Karner. 2010. Discovering Qualitative Methods: Field Research, Interviews, and Analysis. New York: Oxford University Press.
(1)Baglione, Lisa A. 2012. Writing A Research Paper in Political Science. Washington D.C.: Sage.
(2)Berg, Bruce L. 2012. Qualitative Research Methods for the Social Sciences. New York: Pearson.
(3)Brians, Craig Leonard, Lars Willnat, Jarol B. Manheim, and Richard C. Rich. 2011. Empirical Political Analysis: Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods. New York: Pearson.
(4)Davies, Martin Brett. 2007. Doing a Successful Research Project: Using Qualitative or Quantitative Research Methods. New York: Palgrave Macmillan.
(5)Esterberg, Keistin. G. 2002. Qualitative Methods in Social Research. New York: McGraw-Hill.
(6)Gray, Paul S., John B. Williamson, David A. Karp, and John R. Dalphin. 2007. The Research Imagination: An Qualitative and Quantitative Methods. New York: Cambridge University Press.
(7)Johnson, Janet Buttolph and H.T. Reynolds. 2012. Political Science Research Methods. Washington D.C.:Sage.
(8)Liamputtong, Pranee. 2010. Qualitative Research Methods, New York: Oxford University Press.
(9)Manheim, Jarol B., Richard C. Rich and Lars Willnat. 2008. Empirical Political Analysis: Research Methods in Political Science. New York: Longman.
(10)Neuman, W. Lawrence. 2011. Social Research Methods : Quantitative and Qualitative Methods. New York: Allyn & Bacon.
(11)Schmidt, Diane E. 2010. Writing in Political Science: A Practice Guide. New York: Longman.
(12)Warren, Carol A.B. and Tracy X. Karner. 2010. Discovering Qualitative Methods: Field Research, Interviews, and Analysis. New York: Oxford University Press.
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| 作業四篇作業四篇 Four assignments |
100 | 每篇20% |
