社會科學最終的目的在於描述及解釋不同的社會現象，如何描述與解釋有不同的研究取向。而統計學是最常被社會科學家用來描述及解釋實證研究資料的工具之一，其在社會科學研究上的重要性毋庸置疑。統計學就是搜集、整理、分析、表現經驗證據，並藉由檢定假設與推論，以做出進一步的決策。本課程是一初級的統計學課程，主要是讓學生熟悉統計學的基本概念與理論，學習統計套裝軟體，並了解統計學在社會科學研究中之應用。
The ultimate purpose of social science is to describe and explain different social phenomena, and how to describe and interpret different research orientation. Statistical is one of the most commonly used tools used by social scientists to describe and interpret empirical research data, and its importance in social science research is beyond doubt. Statistical is to collect, sort out, analyze, and express experience evidence, and use the assumptions and inferences to make further decisions. This course is a primary statistical course, mainly for students to familiarize the basic concepts and theories of statistical science, learn statistical set software, and understand the application of statistical science research in social science.
林惠玲、陳正倉，2016，《現代統計學》（修訂版）。台北市：雙葉書廊。
*其它的教材上課補充。
Lin Huiling, Chen Zhengcang, 2016, "Modern Statistics" (revised version). Taipei City: Shuangye Book Salmon.
*Other textbooks are supplemented by class.
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| 出席、隨堂小考及課堂參與出席、隨堂小考及課堂參與 Attendance, follow -up small test and classroom participation |
10 | |
| 平常作業平常作業 Normal homework |
22 | |
| 平時考試（Big Quiz）平時考試（Big Quiz） Big Quiz (Big Quiz) |
20 | |
| 小組出題的小考小組出題的小考 Small test of group questions |
8 |
