隨著全國代表性調查資料庫的日益累積與統計軟體的迅速發展，「大型調查資料庫分析」成為社會學研究中便利且有力的研究方法。基於此，本課程將以「做中學」的方式引導學生培養利用橫斷面調查資料（如「台灣社會變遷基本調查」）進行研究的能力與經驗，並對其中關於題目發展、統計概念與實際操作的連貫關係進行系統性的講解。

With the increasing accumulation of nationally representative survey databases and the rapid development of statistical software, "large-scale survey database analysis" has become a convenient and powerful research method in sociological research. Based on this, this course will use a "learning by doing" method to guide students to develop their ability and experience in conducting research using cross-sectional survey data (such as the "Taiwan Basic Survey on Social Change"), and systematically explain the coherent relationship between topic development, statistical concepts and practical operations.

Hamilton, Lawrence C. 1992. Regression with Graphics. California: Duxbury Press.
- 2013. Statistics with STATA: Version 12. California: Brooks/Cole.

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同學自行準備之統計參考書。
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Hamilton, Lawrence C. 1992. Regression with Graphics. California: Duxbury Press.
- 2013. Statistics with STATA: Version 12. California: Brooks/Cole.

Self-edited handouts.
A statistical reference book prepared by students themselves.
In addition, as the course progresses, relevant journal articles will be read.