授業の目的 【日本語】
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授業の目的 【英語】
Goals of the Course | | | This course teaches the use of social science quantitative techniques, emphasizing applications of value to administrators and researchers alike in the fields of law, political science, public policy, and public and international affairs. It includes a review of theoretical application as well as practical use of descriptive statistics and hypothesis testing. |
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到達目標 【日本語】
Objectives of the Course(JPN) | | |
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到達目標 【英語】
Objectives of the Course | | | Quantitative Analysis II is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to reach a new level of understanding and analysis of social science data. The course is a continuation of Quantitative Analysis I, and will therefore focus on the application of the previous material. This course will emphasize the application and analysis of computer based statistical techniques in particular, with an emphasis on social science variables. |
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授業の内容や構成
Course Content / Plan | | Lecture 1 - Course intro/syllabus, hypothesis testing review
Lecture 2 - One tailed tests, T-distribution, Independent random samples, T-Test, ANOVA
Lecture 3 - Lab 1 – T-test, ANOVA
Lecture 4 - Crosstabs, Chi-square, Measures of Association
Lecture 5 - Lab 2 – Crosstabs & Chi-Square
Lecture 6 - Midterm exam
Lecture 7 - Correlation
Lecture 8 - Lab 3 - Correlation
Lecture 9 - Regression
Lecture 10 - Lab 4 - Regression
Lecture 11 - Regression continued, dummy variables
Lecture 12 - Lab 5 - Dummy variables
Lecture 13 - Review for final exam
Lecture 14 - Final exam |
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履修条件・関連する科目
Course Prerequisites and Related Courses | | | Students should have already taken Social Science Analysis and Methods I in order to be eligible for this course. |
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成績評価の方法と基準
Course Evaluation Method and Criteria | | 10% Class Participation/Attendance
20% Written Assignments
35% Midterm Exam
35% Final Exam
Please refer to the student handbook (i.e., a c grade= 60 above) regarding the standards for obtaining a passing grade in the course |
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教科書・テキスト
Textbook | | | Text: Healey, Joseph F. The Essentials of Statistics: A Tool for Social Science Research. 2nd ed. Wadsworth, 2011. |
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参考書
Reference Book | | |
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課外学習等（授業時間外学習の指示）
Study Load(Self-directed Learning Outside Course Hours) | | | A good command of the English language (reading, speaking, and writing) is required. A mathematical background is not expected, but students should know basic algebra at a minimum. Students enrolled in Quantitative Techniques II should have already completed the Quantitative Techniques I class with a satisfactory grade. |
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注意事項
Notice for Students | | | Students should also have a calculator with basic functions (add, subtract, multiply, divide, square root), and a USB drive capable of storing outputs |
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授業開講形態等
Lecture format, etc. | | | The class will meet face to face in one of Nagoya University's computer labs. Computers with statistical software will be provided. |
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遠隔授業（オンデマンド型）で行う場合の追加措置
Additional measures for remote class (on-demand class) | | | This class will be held in person. |
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