| 学部・研究科Faculty/Graduate school | GISDepartment of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies |
| 添付ファイル名Attached documents | |
| 年度Year | 2023 |
| 授業コードClass code | A6240 |
| 旧授業コードPrevious Class code | |
| 旧科目名Previous Class title | (Social Research Methods) |
| 開講時期Term | 春学期授業/Spring |
| 曜日・時限Day/Period | 木2/Thu.2 |
| 科目種別Class Type | |
| キャンパスCampus | 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya |
| 教室名称Classroom name | 市富士‐F304 |
| 配当年次Grade | 2～4 |
| 単位数Credit(s) | 2 |
| 備考（履修条件等）Notes | |
| 他学部公開科目Open Program | |
| 他学部公開（履修条件等）Open Program (Notes) | |
| グローバル・オープン科目Global Open Program | ○ |
| 成績優秀者の他学部科目履修制度対象Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers | ○ |
| 成績優秀者の他学部科目履修（履修条件等）Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers (Notes) | 制度ウェブサイトの3．科目別の注意事項(1)GIS主催科目の履修上の注意を参照すること。 |
| 実務経験のある教員による授業科目Class taught by instructors with practical experience | |
| SDGsCPSDGs CP | |
| アーバンデザインCPUrban Design CP | |
| ダイバーシティCPDiversity CP | |
| 未来教室CPLearning for the Future CP | |
| カーボンニュートラルCPCarbon Neutral CP | |
| 千代田コンソ単位互換提供（他大学向け）Chiyoda Campus Consortium | |
| 旧科目との重複履修Duplicate Subjects Taken Under Previous Class Title | × |
| カテゴリー（2024年度以降入学者）Category (commenced 2024 onwards) | |
| カテゴリー（2020～2023年度入学者）Category (commenced 2020-2023) | 200-level Intermediate Courses（中級） |
| カテゴリー（2016～2019年度入学者）Category (commenced 2016-2019) |
【授業の概要と目的（何を学ぶか） / Outline and objectives】
The goal of this course is to introduce the students to various quantitative research methods used in the social sciences. When making important decisions, be it choosing a strategy to increase the sales of a product, implementing an intervention program to boost people’s well-being, or selecting a school program to increase students’ learning, people can rely on their intuition and experience, or they can base their decisions on facts: data. In this course, students will develop skills to obtain valid and reliable data through experimental and survey methods. The course will also cover topics related to research ethics, some basic statistics, and APA-style writing.
【到達目標 / Goal】
This course provides an overview of the 'how's and 'why's of quantitative research in social sciences, and it covers such topics as design, ethics, and APA-style writing and such strategies as field experiments and surveys. Students will develop the ability to design, conduct, evaluate, and report empirical studies. By developing hypotheses and critically assessing information, students will improve on their critical thinking skills.
【この授業を履修することで学部等のディプロマポリシーに示されたどの能力を習得することができるか（該当授業科目と学位授与方針に明示された学習成果との関連） / Which item of the diploma policy will be obtained by taking this class?】
Will be able to gain “DP 1”, “DP 2”, and “DP 4”.
【授業で使用する言語 / Default language used in class】
英語 / English
【授業の進め方と方法 / 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. ）
The course consists of lectures, in which general ideas and methods of research will be presented, and hands-on applications of the methods, in which student's research projects will be planned and presented. Although some of the class time will be set aside for planning students’ research, the majority of it will be done as assignments to be completed outside class. Feedback for research will be given during class time. Comments for papers will be given via the Learning Management System.
【アクティブラーニング（グループディスカッション、ディベート等）の実施 / Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)】
あり / Yes
【フィールドワーク（学外での実習等）の実施 / Fieldwork in class】
なし / No
【授業計画 / 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。
| 回 / No. | 各回の授業形態予定 / methods of teaching | テーマ / Theme | 内容 / Contents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | オンライン/online | Introduction | What is research? Why should we care? |
| 2 | 対面/face to face | The Fundamentals of Research | How do we define variables? How do we measure them? What is good research? How do I know if I can trust the findings? |
| 3 | 対面/face to face | Common Experimental Designs | Evaluating causal claims with experiments: random assignment and control |
| 4 | 対面/face to face | Understanding Research Paper | Understanding the structure of a research paper |
| 5 | 対面/face to face | Experimental Research I | Presentation of the research question, hypotheses, and theories |
| 6 | 対面/face to face | Experimental Research II | Identifying the various threats to internal validity |
| 7 | 対面/face to face | Data Analyses I | Understanding the basics of inferential statistics |
| 8 | 対面/face to face | Correlational Research I | How are the two variables associated? How can we write clear questions? |
| 9 | 対面/face to face | Correlational Research II | Presentation of the research question, hypotheses, and theories |
| 10 | 対面/face to face | Correlational Research III | Creating a questionnaire |
| 11 | 対面/face to face | Sampling Issues and Validities | How generalizable are my findings? |
| 12 | 対面/face to face | Data Analyses II | Computing reliabilities and correlations |
| 13 | 対面/face to face | Data Analyses III | Data analysis workshop using a statistical software |
| 14 | 対面/face to face | Students Poster Presentations | Poster presentations of group research |
【授業時間外の学習（準備学習・復習・宿題等） / Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)】
Students will have to complete the assigned homework on time to successfully complete the class. They will be asked to do the readings, create research materials, collect data, etc. outside the class. Please bear in mind that the course will require that students spend a considerable amount of time outside class (at least 2 hours every week, sometimes more). Most work will be done in small groups, suggesting that students need to be flexible in finding time to meet other students during the week. Preparatory study and review time for this class are 2 hours each.
【テキスト（教科書） / Textbooks】
No textbooks required.
【参考書 / References】
Morling, B. (2021). Research methods in psychology: Evaluating a world of information (4th ed.). New York, NY: W.W. Norton & Company.
Hacker, D. & Sommers, N. (2020). A pocket style manual. (8th ed.). APA Version.
The reference books will be available in the library and the GIS Reference Room for those who wish to learn about each topic in more detail. Handouts and reading materials are on the course website.
【成績評価の方法と基準 / Grading criteria】
Final grades are based on two research papers (20% and 30%), a poster presentation (20%), and the quality and timeliness of group work done outside class (30%).
【学生の意見等からの気づき / Changes following student comments】
Students in previous years found this course very demanding but rewarding. Some students aimed to accomplish at a higher level while others were somewhat struggling to meet the requirements. I will provide office hours and other consulting time outside the class to meet the need of individual students.
【学生が準備すべき機器他 / Equipment student needs to prepare】
For some weeks, students will be asked to bring laptop computers. Students must get the login information for PyscINFO database from the library.
【その他の重要事項 / Others】
Students who have successfully completed Statistics will be given priority during enrollment.
Students must take and pass this course if they wish to enroll in the Self and Culture seminar. Students who plan to enroll in other seminars in social sciences are also strongly encouraged to take this course.
【Prerequisite】
none