Regional Analysis as a Basis for the Preparation of Master's Thesis and Research Thesis on Special Subjects

　As the depopulation of the region is drawing much attention and the need for regional revitalization is being called for, it is extremely important to grasp regional trends from a multifaceted perspective, and necessary measures can be derived through regional analysis. In particular, regional analysis is an important basis for making specific policy recommendations for specific regions in master's theses.
　It is a misconception that the policy can be guided without conducting a regional analysis because there is a recognition that "The people who live in the area know the area best.". Through objective regional analysis, it is possible to clarify the reality of a region that has been overlooked, and to link it to highly original and effective policy proposals.
　In this course, students will learn how to introduce and analyze data, focusing on regional population trends, commuting, industrial structure, vacant houses, public facilities, and financial conditions.
　In particular, the Regional Economic Analysis System (RESAS) has been developed as a means to promote regional revitalization, making analysis much easier. Therefore, we will conduct analysis making the best use of RESAS as much as possible. However, since the degree of freedom of data processing in RESAS is low and some data cannot be analyzed by RESAS alone, conventional data acquisition methods and data not available in RESAS will also be introduced.
　In addition, it introduces how to have a unique viewpoint necessary for analysis, methods to avoid common misunderstandings, etc., and also provides hints for creating originality without ending with a mechanical regional analysis.
　In the latter half of the lecture, the students will conduct their own regional analysis and use the results as a basis for their master's thesis and research paper on specific subjects.

　Acquire basic methods of analysis (Population, industry, finance, etc.) based on awareness of local issues. Through objective analysis of data and unique analysis perspectives, it is possible to identify areas and issues that have not been seen before.

1 Guidance
: Understanding the significance of regional analysis as an objective basis for policy formulation
(2) Analysis of population structure and increase/decrease Analyzing the current state and transition of population in the national census by age group, and examining the regional situation by age group
(3) Analysis of Transfers and Excursions The trend of settlement and migration to the region is investigated from the movement of the moving in population in the national census
(4) Analysis of Employee Attendance at School Looking into the Situation of Urban Employment Areas from the Employee Attendance Trends in the Census
(e) Analysis of employment structure: Explore regional industrial structure from the trends in the number of workers by industry in the national census and economic census
6 Sub-regional Analysis　　make a detailed analysis of town data
7 Case studies (1) Comprehensive understanding of regional population trends through multifaceted analysis of data and comparison with neighboring municipalities and similar municipalities
8 Other Statistical AnalysisGrasp other important statistics for municipalities
(9) Analysis of local government finances Investigate the soundness of local government finances using local financial situation surveys, public facility situation surveys, and local finance related materials
10 Analysis by Geographic Information Visual analysis and representation using GIS software
11 Case studies (2) Grasp the whole image of the region from multifaceted data analysis and comparison with neighboring municipalities and similar municipalities
12 ~ 14 Presentation of Analysis by Students
15 Review and Summary
*With the development of the regional economic analysis system RESAS, analysis has become much easier. Therefore, the analysis using RESAS is carried out as much as possible. However, when RESAS is not available, or when statistical data is used directly for deeper analysis, an analysis method is briefly introduced.
*The schedule may be adjusted according to the number of participants.

　Lecture format is the basis for the 1st to the 11 and the 15 lectures. In the 12 to 14 sessions, students are asked to present their analysis results and all participants discuss them.
　In the second to fifth sessions, each participant is required to bring his or her own laptop PC because he or she is going to practice running RESAS by himself or herself. Remote users can use remote PCs.

　Read the material published in manaba in advance, and prepare the awareness of each practice or activity regarding the analysis presented (30 minutes).
　In addition, the statistics introduced in the lecture materials are acquired on the website, etc. (60 minutes).
　In the 12 through 14 sessions, students will be asked to present their analysis, so after each lecture, students will conduct their own analysis and prepare for the presentation. Adult graduate students are encouraged to make use of their actual working hours (90 minutes).

　Based on the content of the analysis by the students (Comprehensive evaluation of problem awareness, accuracy of analysis, originality, and potential for future development). Out of 90 points or more, S shall be within 5% of the students taking the course. A shall be 80 points or higher, B shall be 70 points or higher, C shall be 60 points or higher and less than 60 points shall be rejected.

Although there are no specific courses, it is desirable to take related courses on how to use RESAS.

The material is published in manaba in advance.

[Others] by Nikkei Big Data Editorial Department 'RESAS textbooks' Nikkei BP (2700 yen + tax)
ISBN: 4822236609
Town, People and Work Creation Headquarters 'Basic Operation Manual for Regional Economic Analysis System' (Downloaded from the Town, People, and Work Creation Headquarters website)

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