Local Socio-economic Survey and Research Advanced Course

MATSUO, Koichiro
  Elective  2 credits
【Doctoral and Master's Degree Programs・2nd semester】
19-3-1460-1973

1.
Outline
We will examine methodological approaches by doing social scientific research. This course will cover some major topics including: project planning, research design, data collection, and data analysis.

2.
Objectives
In this course, we aim to develop students' knowledge of social research methodology. By the end of this course, students are expected to understand the practical application of research techniques.
3.
Grading Policy
Class participation and weekly assignments (50%)
Term paper (50%)
4.
Textbook and Reference
5.
Requirements (Assignments)
There will be a weekly assignment in each class session. Students should have assignments completed before attending class.
6.
Note
7.
Schedule
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
1.
Outline
We will examine methodological approaches by doing social scientific research. This course will cover some major topics including: project planning, research design, data collection, and data analysis.

2.
Objectives
In this course, we aim to develop students' knowledge of social research methodology. By the end of this course, students are expected to understand the practical application of research techniques.
3.
Grading Policy
Class participation and weekly assignments (50%)
Term paper (50%)
4.
Textbook and Reference
5.
Requirements (Assignments)
There will be a weekly assignment in each class session. Students should have assignments completed before attending class.
6.
Note
7.
Schedule
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