John McLevey
Doing Computational Social Science: A Practical Introduction
Doing Computational Social Science: A Practical Introduction
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Computational approaches offer exciting opportunities to do social science differently, with step-by-step guidance for coding in Python and examples of real data analysis. The book covers important principles of social scientific computing, addresses the realities of completing research projects, and empowers readers to learn at their own pace with online resources.
Format: Hardback
Length: 688 pages
Publication date: 27 December 2021
Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
Computational approaches offer a transformative opportunity to approach social science in innovative and groundbreaking ways. This comprehensive beginner's guide delves into a diverse range of computational methods, providing step-by-step guidance for their utilization in studying the problems and questions that drive your research endeavors. It assumes no prior knowledge of programming, offering a seamless introduction to coding in Python while showcasing real-world data analysis examples to demonstrate how these approaches can be applied across various disciplines.
In addition to covering essential principles of social scientific computing, such as transparency, accountability, and reproducibility, the book also sheds light on the realities of completing research projects. It addresses challenges such as dealing with messy or incomplete data and mitigating systematic biases, empowering you with practical advice for navigating these complexities.
Designed to empower learners at their own pace, this book offers a wealth of online resources, including screencast tutorials and datasets, enabling you to practice your skills and rapidly gain proficiency. Whether you are a social science student, researcher, or professional seeking to leverage computational methods to advance your work, this book equips you with the essential skills, good habits, and best working practices necessary for conducting rigorous, high-quality research. Embrace the power of computational approaches and unlock new frontiers in social science research with this invaluable guide.
Weight: 1390g
Dimension: 246 x 184 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526468192
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