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SOC200HA(社会学 / Sociology 200)
Research Methods 2

Shamik Chakraborty

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school SCOPE (Sustainability Co-Creation Programme)
Attached documents
Year 2022
Class code C3651
Previous Class code
Previous Class title
Term 春学期授業/Spring
Day/Period 月4/Mon.4
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
Classroom name 各学部・研究科等の時間割等で確認
Grade 1~4
Credit(s) 2
Notes
Open Program
Open Program (Notes)
Global Open Program
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers (Notes)
Class taught by instructors with practical experience
SDGs CP
Urban Design CP
Diversity CP
Learning for the Future CP
Carbon Neutral CP
Chiyoda Campus Consortium
Category 展開科目/Disciplinary & Elective Courses
フィールド型・双方向型科目/Field Based & Interactive Learning

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Outline and objectives

This is an introductory course on quantitative research methods mainly, for the students in the field of sustainability studies at the undergraduate level. Lectures will be carried out about key arguments and concepts on quantitative research methods as well as practical aspects such as research design.

Goal

At the end of the course, students will develop a good understanding of the quantitative research methods for sustainability analysis. They will also have useful knowledge for further studies/research.

Which item of the diploma policy will be obtained by taking this class?

Among diploma policies, "DP2" is related

Default language used in class

英語 / English

Method(s)(学期の途中で変更になる場合には、別途提示します。 /If the Method(s) is changed, we will announce the details of any changes. )

Lectures will be carried out in each class. There will be opportunities for reflection and discussion on the lectures/readings in each class. Feedback on assignments submitted by students will be provided in class or through the Learning Management System. The class will be conducted on a face-to-face basis with availability of online platforms only for those students who are not in Japan at the time of conducting the classes. Please note that the teaching approach may vary according to which threat level of Covid -19. The details will be announced through the Learning Management System.

Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

なし / No

Schedule

授業形態/methods of teaching:対面/face to face

※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。

Week 1[対面/face to face]:Nature and scope of the course

What is quantitative research? The research problem and questions: vital first steps.
When quantitative approaches should be practiced.

Week 2[対面/face to face]:Literature review and content analysis 1

Literature review and content analysis in quantitative research 1

Week 3[対面/face to face]:Literature review and content analysis 2

Literature review and content analysis in quantitative research 2

Week 4[対面/face to face]:Concept of variables

Concept of variables: independent and dependent variables, how they explain causality

Week 5[対面/face to face]:Sampling

Sampling techniques for quantitative research

Week 6 [対面/face to face]:Basics of quantitative research 1

Basics of quantitative research: Randomness, causality and statistical representation.

Week 7[対面/face to face]:Basics of quantitative research 2

Correlation and regression analysis

Week 8[対面/face to face]:Survey research 1

Survey research 1: What can be learnt from surveys. How to construct questionnaires for survey research.

Week 9[対面/face to face]:Survey research 2

Survey research 2: Interview surveys, telephone surveys, online surveys. Critiques of survey research. How valid is survey data?

Week 10[対面/face to face]:Quantitative data analysis

Quantitative data analysis methods

Week 11[対面/face to face]:Representing qualitative data quantitatively

Other useful quantitative methods for sustainability studies: Representing qualitative data quantitatively

Week 12[対面/face to face]:Writing with quantitative analysis 1

How to write up research coherently: Guidance on writing reports and theses (part 1).

Week 13[対面/face to face]:Writing with quantitative analysis 2

How to write up research coherently: Guidance on writing reports and theses (part 2).

Week 14[対面/face to face]:Final Exam and feedback

Final exam for the course and feedback

Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)

Preparatory study and review time for this class are 2 hours each. Students need to prepare for and review each session by using textbooks, references, and distributed materials.
Students are required to actively participate in class discussions based on the readings and the lectures. They are encouraged to raise issues or offer critical viewpoints on the readings. Students are required to complete all class assignments in time.

Textbooks

The Practice of Social Research. Earl Babbie. Wadsworth Pub Co 2006

References

None

Grading criteria

Class participation and discussions: 30%
Class assignments: 30%
Final test: 40%

Changes following student comments

No significant changes were required based on students' comments.

Equipment student needs to prepare

None

Others

N/A