Local Socio-economic Survey and Research Advanced Course |
MATSUO, Koichiro |
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【Doctoral and Master's Degree Programs･2nd semester】
18-3-1460-1973 |
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Outline |
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We will examine methodological approaches to doing social scientific research. This course will cover some major topics including: project planning, research design, data collection, and data analysis.
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Objectives |
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In this course, we aim to develop student's knowledge of social research methodology. By the end of this course, students are expected to understand the practical application of research techniques.
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Outline |
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We will examine methodological approaches to doing social scientific research. This course will cover some major topics including: project planning, research design, data collection, and data analysis.
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Objectives |
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In this course, we aim to develop student's knowledge of social research methodology. By the end of this course, students are expected to understand the practical application of research techniques.
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Grading Policy |
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Class participation and weekly assignments (50%)
Term paper (50%)
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Textbook and Reference |
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Requirements (Assignments) |
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There will be a weekly assignment in each class session. Students should have assignments completed before attending class.
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Note |
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Schedule |
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| １. Introduction |
| ２. Quantitative research methods |
| ３. Research questions and hypotheses |
| ４. Measuring techniques |
| ５. Questionnaire |
| ６. Sampling |
| ７. Summarizing quantitative data |
| ８. Relationships between variables |
| ９. Qualitative research methods |
| 10. Participant observation |
| 11. Triangulation |
| 12. Community studies |
| 13. Case study techniques |
| 14. Research writing |
| 15. Discussion |
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