社會科學研究的核心議題在於探索、描述與解釋人類的社會生活。不論是面對著社會生活中的何種面向（如經濟轉型、人口變遷、投票行為等），社會科學研究者們竭盡所能地對該議題作出系統性分析，甚至去挖掘隱藏在該議題之下，一般人們視而不見的過程、類型和因果關係。不容忽視的是，社會科學研究者並非依靠個人觀察、主觀意見，或傳統的刻板印象來對關注的社會現象進行描述與分析。相反地，任何的社會科學宣稱與研究結論都需透過具有邏輯性與實證性的研究步驟逐步生成。換句話說，社會科學研究方法就是社會研究的骨幹。唯有奠基在嚴謹與扎實的社會研究方法之上，社會研究的結論才有其科學性與參考性的意義。在這一個針對大三同學的人文及社會科學訓練的必修課程裡，社會科學研究方法的相關概念與分析方式將被系統性的說明與討論。The core topic of social science research is to explore, describe and explain human social life. No matter what aspect of social life they are facing (such as economic transformation, demographic change, voting behavior, etc.), social science researchers do their best to systematically analyze the issue and even dig out the hidden meanings of the issue. Below are the processes, types and causal relationships that people generally turn a blind eye to. It should not be ignored that social science researchers do not rely on personal observations, subjective opinions, or traditional stereotypes to describe and analyze the social phenomena of concern. On the contrary, any social science claims and research conclusions need to be gradually generated through logical and empirical research steps. In other words, social science research methods are the backbone of social research. Only if they are based on rigorous and solid social research methods can the conclusions of social research have scientific and reference significance. In this compulsory course for humanities and social science training for junior students, relevant concepts and analysis methods of social science research methods will be systematically explained and discussed.
(一)主要教科書：授課教師提供之PPT
(二)參考教科書：
Babbie, Earl（林秀雲譯，2021），《社會科學研究方法》。台北：雙葉書廊。
Neuman, W. Lawrence（郭思餘譯，2018），《研究方法：質化與量化方法之應用(第二版)》。台北：雙葉書廊。
Booth, W. C., Colomb, G. G., and Joseph M. W. （陳美霞、徐畢卿、許甘霖譯，2008），《研究的藝術》。台北：巨流。
莊文忠(譯)，2006(第一版2006年，第二版2011年)，《SPSS在社會科學的應用》。臺北：五南。
(1) Main textbooks: PPT provided by the instructor
(2) Reference textbook:
Babbie, Earl (translated by Lin Xiuyun, 2021), "Social Science Research Methods". Taipei: Shuangye Book Gallery.
Neuman, W. Lawrence (translated by Guo Siyu, 2018), "Research Methods: Application of Qualitative and Quantitative Methods (Second Edition)". Taipei: Shuangye Book Gallery.
Booth, W. C., Colomb, G. G., and Joseph M. W. (translated by Chen Meixia, Xu Biqing, and Xu Ganlin, 2008), "The Art of Research." Taipei: Juliu.
Zhuang Wenzhong (translated), 2006 (first edition in 2006, second edition in 2011), "Application of SPSS in Social Sciences". Taipei: Wunan.
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| 上課出席與參與討論上課出席與參與討論 Attend classes and participate in discussions |
10 | |
| SPSS個人作業(上課完成)SPSS個人作業(上課完成) SPSS personal assignment (completed in class) |
20 | |
| 期中考—SPSS簡單上機考期中考—SPSS簡單上機考 Midterm exam—SPSS simple computer-based exam |
15 | |
| 期末考期末考 final exam |
20 |
