教學目標
研究，就是說個故事，評個理。
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，將著重於量化研究的測量、抽樣、研究方法及資料分析，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，能夠正確而自在的使用研究方法與量化的工具。
在課程安排上，上學期重在確定研究的議題、應用相關的理論、整理與回顧相關文獻；之後，將複習可使用的統計概念、設計封閉式的問卷、理解抽樣的原理、熟悉抽樣的流程等。下學期則要到東海校園各學院、各系所發放問卷並完成回收、整理問卷、輸入資料、設計量化的問卷問題答項，再應用各種統計工具，完成量化資料的分析，最後寫成完整的學術報告。
Teaching objectives
Research means telling a story and evaluating a theory.
This course introduces the basic philosophy of scientific research and the research methods commonly used in sociology to develop students' ability to think independently and conduct research. This course also introduces basic statistical concepts, with special emphasis on how to avoid the misuse and abuse of statistics, as well as the limitations of statistics in research interpretation, with the hope of cultivating students' correct statistical attitudes. In addition, it will focus on measurement, sampling, research methods and data analysis of quantitative research, and cultivate the basic training abilities that all sociology students should have for research: being able to correctly and comfortably use research methods and quantification on research topics of interest. tools.
In terms of course arrangement, the first semester focused on determining the research topic, applying relevant theories, and sorting and reviewing relevant literature; after that, we will review usable statistical concepts, design closed-ended questionnaires, understand the principles of sampling, and become familiar with the sampling process. wait. In the next semester, you will have to go to various colleges and departments on the Donghai campus to distribute questionnaires and complete the collection, organize the questionnaires, input data, design quantitative questionnaire questions, and then use various statistical tools to complete the analysis of quantitative data, and finally write a complete academic report. report.
主要參考書籍
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。
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.
其他教材上課補充。
Main reference books
1. Hempel, Carl Gustav, translated by He Xiuhuang, 1987, "The Philosophy of Science". Taipei: Sanmin Book Company.
2. Babbie, Earl. (14th edition), 2016, "Social Science Research Methods". Translated by Lin Xiuyun. Taipei: Futaba.
3. Wang Jiahuang and Pan Zhongdao, 2003, "Contemporary Sociological Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches". Learn rich culture.
4. Neuman, W. Lawrence. 2003. (Fifth Edition). Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches. Allyn and Bacon.
Other teaching materials are supplemented in class.
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| 期中考期中考 midterm exam |
25 | |
| 期末考期末考 final exam |
20 | |
| 實習分數（每週出席與討論狀況）實習分數（每週出席與討論狀況） Internship score (weekly attendance and discussion status) |
20 | |
| 平常作業平常作業 Daily homework |
15 |
