在學期結束時，同學們應該能夠：
� 瞭解資料的（中央）位置與分散度的意義與衡量
� 瞭解如何運用統計圖表來呈現統計資訊
� 熟悉機率的基本觀念與運算
� 瞭解抽樣的過程與意涵，並能瞭解抽樣分配的意義
� 知道如何進行假設檢定與統計估計
� 能夠實際運用統計軟體與工具
在計算出統計結果之後，能夠運用這些結果進行決策或提出政策建議At the end of the school period, students should be able to:
� Understand the meaning and measurement of (central) position and dispersion of data
Learn how to use statistical charts to present statistical information
� Familiar with the basic concepts and calculations of chance
� Understand the process and meaning of sampling, and understand the meaning of sampling distribution
� Know how to make hypothetical confirmations and statistical estimates
� Ability to actually use statistical software and tools
After calculating the statistical results, these results can be used to make decisions or make policy suggestions
量化研究方法主要在提供公共行政與公共政策研究所須的各種計量分析工具。透過本課程的學習，希望同學能瞭解應用統計的基本觀念，知道何時與如何進行統計分析，能實際運用統計軟體，並有能力解讀無所不在的統計數字。因此，除去統計理論的研習之外，本課程亦將要求同學 hands-on 實際操作統計軟體 （如SAS或SPSS）。
Quantitative research methods mainly provide various quantitative analysis tools required by the Institute of Public Administration and Public Policy. Through the learning of this course, I hope that students can understand the basic concepts of application statistics, know when and how to conduct statistical analysis, can actually use statistical software, and have the ability to understand non-existent statistical numbers. Therefore, in addition to the study of theories, this course will also require students to actually operate the statistical software (such as SAS or SPSS).
林惠玲，陳正倉，民國98年，應用統計學，4版，雙葉書廊。（指定教科書）
張紹勳等，民國91年，SPSS for Windows 統計分析─初等統計與高等統計，松崗圖書公司
Lin Huiling, Chen Zhengye, 1998, Application Statistics, 4th Edition, Double Leaf Library. (Designated textbook)
Zhang Shuoqiu et al., 1991, SPSS for Windows Statistical Analysis-Elementary Statistics and Advanced Statistics, Songgang Book Company
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| 作業作業 Action |
10 | |
| 期中考期中考 Midterm exam |
40 | |
| 期末考期末考 Final exam |
40 | |
| 到課及參與討論情形到課及參與討論情形 Visiting classes and participating in discussion situations |
10 |
