In this class, the instructor give lectures about data and concepts of scientometrics and indicators. Then he illustrates methodology of scientometrics and explains how to use related software. Lastly, he gives a task to analyze "real" text data and bibliographic data.
The aims of this class is as follows.
- To learn quantitative approaches in science an technology studies.
- To have basic skills for qualitative analysis.
(1) Understand basic concepts of scientometrics and indicators.
(2) Have basic knowledge about methodology of scientometrics.
(3) Have basic skills for executing scientometric analysis.
Scientometrics; quantitative research; text analysis
✔ Specialist skills | Intercultural skills | Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Combination of lecture and exercises via zoom. Students are recommended to bring your own PC to the class.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Introduction | Understand Outline |
Class 2 | Text analysis(1) -Preparing KH Coder | Install KH coder |
Class 3 | Text analysis(2) -frequency analysis | frequency analysis |
Class 4 | Text analysis(3) -Co-word analysis | Co-word analysis |
Class 5 | Text analysis(4) -Date Cleansing | Date Cleansing |
Class 6 | Text analysis(5) -Correspondence analysis | Correspondence analysis |
Class 7 | Text analysis(6) -Interpreting Data | Interpreting Data |
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Not required
Hand out materials as needed.
Final report (100%)
Not required