Data Mining Methods for the Content Analyst : An Introduction to the Computational Analysis of Content

Kalev Leetaru

ISBN 10: 0415895138 / ISBN 13: 9780415895132

Published by Routledge, 2011

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - This research reference introduces readers to the data mining technologies available for use in content analysis research. Supporting the increasingly popular trend of employing digital analysis methodologies in the humanities, arts, and social sciences, this work provides crucial answers for researchers who are not familiar with data mining approaches and who do not know what they can do, how they work, or how their strengths and weaknesses match up to the strengths and weaknesses of human coded content analysis data. Offering valuable insights and guidance for using automated analytical techniques in content analysis research, this guide will appeal to both novice and experienced researchers throughout the humanities, arts, and social sciences.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Data Mining Methods for the Content Analyst : An Introduction to the Computational Analysis of Content
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415895138
• ISBN 13: 9780415895132
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 235W x 157H x 11D millimeters 235 millimeters width by 157 millimeters height by 11 millimeters depth
• Weight: 336 grams

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Synopsis

With continuous advancements and an increase in user popularity, data mining technologies serve as an invaluable resource for researchers across a wide range of disciplines in the humanities and social sciences. In this comprehensive guide, author and research scientist Kalev Leetaru introduces the approaches, strategies, and methodologies of current data mining techniques, offering insights for new and experienced users alike.

Designed as an instructive reference to computer-based analysis approaches, each chapter of this resource explains a set of core concepts and analytical data mining strategies, along with detailed examples and steps relating to current data mining practices. Every technique is considered with regard to context, theory of operation and methodological concerns, and focuses on the capabilities and strengths relating to these technologies. In addressing critical methodologies and approaches to automated analytical techniques, this work provides an essential overview to a broad innovative field.

About the Author

Kalev Leetaru is Senior Research Scientist for Content Analysis at the University of Illinois Institute for Computing in Humanities, Arts, and Social Science and Center Affiliate of the National Center for Supercomputing Applications. He leads a number of large initiatives centering on the application of high performance computing to grand challenge problems using massive-scale document and data archives.