本課程介紹科學研究的基本哲學以及社會學經常使用的研究方法，以養成學生獨立思考與研究執行之能力。本課程同時介紹基本的統計概念，其中將特別強調如何避免統計的誤用與濫用，以及統計在研究解釋上的限制，期能養成同學正確的統計態度。另外，將同時考量質化與量化的測量、抽樣、研究方法及資料分析；這也是企圖糾正許多人將量化與質化研究分離的誤解，培養所有的社會系學生作研究應該具備的基本訓練能力：對有興趣的研究主題，能夠同時兼顧質化與量化的方法。
在課程安排上，上學期我們已進行了統計概念的回顧、研究議題的確定、理論與文獻的蒐尋及回顧封閉式問卷的設計、抽樣的原理、抽樣的流程等；這學期首先將完成資料的整理與輸入、問卷問題答項的量化設計；再深入分析上學期獲得的資料。之後，再進行第二大部份：包括深入訪談的設計與準備、深入訪談的流程、逐字稿的整理與節縮方式、比較量化研究與質化研究的不同與互補的可能，最後寫成完整的學術報告。
This course introduces the basic philosophy of scientific research and research methods commonly used in social science to enhance students' ability to think independently and conduct research. This course also introduces basic statistical concepts, which will specifically emphasize how to avoid misuse and mobility of statistics, as well as the limitations of statistics in research and interpretation, so as to achieve correct statistical objectives for students. In addition, the measurement, sampling, research methods and data analysis of quality and quantification will be considered at the same time; this is also an error that many people separate quantification and quality research, and cultivate the basic training abilities that all social students should have when doing research: for interesting research topics, they can also consider both quality and quantification methods.
In terms of course arrangement, during the last period, we have reviewed the statistical concepts, determined research questions, carried out theoretical and paperwork, and reviewed closed question paper design, sampling principles, sampling process, etc.; during this period, we will first complete the data sorting and input, and quantitative design of the question answers; then we will deeply analyze the data obtained in the last period. After that, the second part is carried out: including the design and preparation of in-depth interviews, the process of in-depth interviews, the collation and session translation methods of word-by-word drafts, comparing the differences and the possibility of mutual complementation between quantitative research and quality research, and finally writing into a complete academic report.
1. Hempel, Carl Gustav，何秀煌譯，1987，《科學的哲學》。台北：三民書局。
2. Babbie, Earl. (14th edition)，2016，《社會科學研究方法》。林秀雲譯。台北：雙葉書廊。
3. 王佳煌、潘中道，2003，《當代社會學研究法：質化與量化途徑》。學富文化。
4. Neuman, W. Lawrence. 2003. (Fifth Edition). Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches. Allyn and Bacon.
5. 其他教材上課補充。
1. Hempel, Carl Gustav, He Xiuhuang's translation, 1987, "Philosophy of Science". Taipei: Sanmin Book Bureau.
2. Babbie, Earl. (14th edition), 2016, Research Methods in Social Sciences. Lin Xiuyun translated. Taipei: Double Leaf Library.
3. Wang Jiahuang and Pan Zhongdao, 2003, "Contemporary Social Research Methods: Quality and Quantitative Paths". Learn to be rich in culture.
4. Neuman, W. Lawrence. 2003. (Fifth Edition). Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches. Allyn and Bacon.
5. Additional courses are supplemented by other textbooks.
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| 期中考15分期中考15分 15 points for midterm exam |
15 | |
| 期末考15分期末考15分 Final exam 15 points |
15 | |
| 實習分數（每週出席與討論狀況）20分實習分數（每週出席與討論狀況）20分 Actual score (weekly attendance and discussion status) 20 points |
20 | |
| 平常作業15分平常作業15分 15 points for normal operation |
15 |
