Course title
H00405003
Field Survey

 OKADA Yoshiko

YATAGAWA Rumi
Middle-level Diploma Policy (mDP)
Program / Major mDP Goals
Urban Infrastructure and Environment F 設計・演習・実習を通して専⾨分野における応⽤⼒を修得するとともに、⾃主的な学修の習慣を⾝に付けることができる。
Purpose of class
To comprehensively understand social systems and culture, it is essential to acquire fundamental research skills and the ability to apply them effectively. These skills cannot be developed solely through learning statistical surveys and their theories, but must also be cultivated through hands-on research experience.
The purpose of this course is to develop students’ competence in conducting social research through the entire research process, including research planning and design, survey planning and questionnaire development, field surveys, data tabulation and analysis, and reporting of research findings.
Course description
This course provides students with sociostatistical methods for understanding residents’ needs and satisfaction related to social infrastructure. In the first half of the course, lectures cover survey design and implementation methods, relevant statistical theories, and techniques for analyzing questionnaire data. In the second half, students conduct their own field surveys and analyze the collected data. Finally, based on individual reports, students give presentations and engage in discussions. Through this course, students will develop the ability to interpret social issues and public attitudes based on evidence, which is essential for civil engineering as “engineering for citizens.”
Goals and objectives
  1. Students will be able to learn the fundamentals of social research and design a research plan based on research hypotheses.
  2. Students will be able to develop questionnaires aligned with specific research objectives.
  3. Students will be able to conduct interview surveys with appropriate research participants.
  4. Students will be able to input, tabulate, and analyze questionnaire data.
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Reports Presentations Total.
1. 8% 12% 20%
2. 8% 12% 20%
3. 8% 12% 20%
4. 8% 12% 20%
5. 8% 12% 20%
Total. 40% 60% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Students will be evaluated based on the following components:
Reports: 40%
Presentations: 60%
A total score of 60 points or higher is required to pass the course.
A score of 60 points represents the minimum level at which a student is considered to have acquired the essential knowledge required for this course.
Language
Japanese
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Orientation: Course objectives, overview, and structure Consider what social research is. 60minutes
2. Overview of the Social Research Process and Types of Surveys Research examples of social surveys in everyday contexts. 190minutes
3. Population and Samples; Sampling Methods Review how concepts of probability and statistics learned in previous mathematics courses relate to the content of this session. 190minutes
4. Research Planning and Questionnaire Design Examine how familiar surveys are planned and designed. 190minutes
5. Practical Applications of Social Research Investigate how familiar social surveys are utilized and designed. 190minutes
6. Development of Survey Items and Selection of Response Formats Examine types of survey questions and response formats used in familiar social surveys. 190minutes
7. Questionnaire Development (1): Formulation of Research Hypotheses Set a research question and design a questionnaire. 210minutes
8. Questionnaire Development (2): Writing Survey Questions Review key considerations in writing survey questions and complete the questionnaire. 210minutes
9. Field Survey (1): Methods for Requesting Survey Participation Conduct the questionnaire survey. 210minutes
10. Field Survey (2): Development of an Analysis Plan Conduct the questionnaire survey. 210minutes
11. Data Tabulation and Analysis (1): Data Cleaning and Dataset Preparation Enter survey data and perform data cleaning. 210minutes
12. Data Tabulation and Analysis (2): Using SPSS and Creating Summary Tables Analyze data using statistical analysis software. 210minutes
13. Data Tabulation and Analysis (3): Summarizing and Interpreting Results Summarize results using tables and figures and conduct an interpretation of the findings. 210minutes
14. Presentations and Reflection Present analysis results and reflect on the course as a whole. 210minutes
Total. - - 2690minutes
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in the class
Textbooks and reference materials
No textbook is required for this course.
Necessary materials will be distributed in class.

All lecture slides and handouts used in the course will be made available on ScombZ.
Prerequisites
None
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • （Okada）
    Spring Semester
    Wednesday, 2nd period (10:50–12:30), lunch break (12:30–13:20) Omiya Campus
    Friday, lunch break (12:30–13:20), 3rd period (13:20–15:00) Toyosu Campus
  • （Yatagawa）
    Spring Semester
    Monday, 2nd period (10:50–12:30), lunch break (12:30–13:20) Omiya Campus
    Friday, lunch break (12:30–13:20), 4th period (15:00–16:40) Toyosu Campus
  • Please make an appointment in advance by email.
    Students may also contact the instructor via email with questions.
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
Active-learning course
Most classes are interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
N/A 該当しない
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 4.QUALITY EDUCATION
  • 9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
  • 11.SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
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