This book offers a much needed critical introduction to data mining and 'big data'. Supported by multiple case studies and examples, the authors provide: Digestible overviews of key terms and concepts relevant to using social media data in quantitative research. A critical review of data mining and 'big data' from a complexity science perspective, including its future potential and limitations A practical exploration of the challenges of putting together and managing a 'big data' database An evaluation of the core mathematical and conceptual frameworks, grounded in a case-based computational modeling perspective, which form the foundations of all data mining techniques Part of The SAGE Quantitative Research Kit, this book will give you the know-how and confidence needed to succeed on your quantitative research journey.
ISBN: | 9781526423818 |
Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
Imprint: | SAGE |
Published date: | 21 Mar 2022 |
DEWEY: | 005.7 |
DEWEY edition: | 23 |
Language: | English |
Number of pages: | 232 |
Weight: | 418g |
Height: | 241mm |
Width: | 169mm |
Spine width: | 18mm |