統計是一門分析資料的工具學科，分為描述統計與推論統計兩類。描述統計以討論集中量數、變異量數、與關係量數三種統計量數為主，推論統計則包括母數及無母數各類假設考驗與估計。本課程目標在教導學生能熟悉處理資料時的步驟，分辨各種統計方法的適用時機，對於分析結果能正確解釋其意義，以培養科學態度與邏輯思考能力，同時運用於社會工作實務。本階段的社會統計以推論統計及運用為主要教學內容，強調針對不同性質的資料與研究設計，選擇適當的統計方法，並根據結果對母群體的特性作合理的推論。

Statistics is a tool for analyzing data, divided into two categories: descriptive statistics and recommendation statistics. The description statistics mainly discuss three types of statistical measurement numbers, namely, number of centralized quantities, number of variables, and number of related quantities. The statistical calculations include masters and non-masters assumptions. The purpose of this course is to teach students how to be familiar with the steps of processing data, distinguish the appropriate times of various statistical methods, and to correctly interpret the meaning of the analysis results, so as to cultivate scientific attitudes and logical thinking skills, and to be used in social work practices. The social statistics of this stage are based on recommendation statistics and applications as the main teaching content, and emphasize data and research designs of different natures, choose appropriate statistical methods, and make reasonable recommendations on the characteristics of the parent group based on the results.

史麗珠、林莉華譯(2005)。統計學。學富出版。

Shi Lizhu and Lin Lihua (2005). Statistical Philosophy. Published by rich academics.