107年第2學期-3072 Research Methods 課程資訊

評分方式

評分項目	配分比例	說明
Exams	25	Multiple choice
Writing Assignments: Analytical Papers	20	(<2-pages double-spaced) I will work with you 1-on-1 on your English writing
Research Project Part 1. Proposal	5	(< 10 pages) Done in groups. Write team proposal for project
Research Project Part 2. Final Presentation	15	(<20 minutes) Done in groups. Present on research finding
Research Project Part 3. Final Research Paper	20	(< 10 pages) Group or individual research paper submitted
Class Participation/Attitude	15	Graded weekly per class

教育目標

Students engage in a comprehensive overview of both quantitative and qualitative research methods used in social science research, along with an understanding of the ethical considerations and other challenges involved in good research design. Students also engage in an original research project on Time Bank and Social Exchange. Lastly, they learn to write utilizing the style adopted by the American Psychological Association.

基本資料

選修課，學分數：0-3
上課時間：二/3,4,B[LAN110]
修課班級：生科,社科,國際2-4
修課年級：年級以上
選課備註：1.本課程為深碗型課程，需先修統計學或微積分2.第一堂出席者優先選課

參考書目

1) Pelham, B.W., & Blanton, H. (2007). Conducting Research in Psychology: measuring the Weight of Smoke. Belmont, CA: Thomson Wadsworth. [ISBN: 0-534-53294-2]

2) http://www.citationmachine.net/apa or http://www.bibme.org/apa

3) Additional PDF research papers assigned throughout the course

4) iLearn access

5) SPSS access