Research Exposed: How Empirical Social Science Gets Done in the Digital Age

The era of digital communication provides opportunities for the collection and analysis of social data in novel ways, but also presents challenges. Research Exposed offers in-depth accounts of innovative research projects and lessons learned from over a dozen scholars, covering methods ranging from the novel to traditional approaches and relevant to a range of disciplines. It helps equip junior and senior scholars with essential information that is often left with no outlet for sharing.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 15 December 2020
Publisher: Columbia University Press

The digital communication era has opened up a vast array of possibilities for the collection and analysis of social data in innovative and groundbreaking ways. It has also presented researchers with unique challenges, as they often have to develop methodologies on the fly or study phenomena or media platforms for the first time.

Research Exposed provides a comprehensive and insightful look into the world of empirical social science in this digital age. Through firsthand accounts of cutting-edge research projects, the book shares valuable lessons learned from over a dozen scholars who are at the forefront of their field. The chapters cover a wide range of methods, from completely novel approaches to the use of more traditional methods in the digital context, and address research questions relevant to various disciplines, including sociology, political science, communication, information studies, and anthropology.

One of the key strengths of Research Exposed is its focus on the concrete details that are often overlooked in final project write-ups or traditional research guides. By delving into the nitty-gritty of research processes, the book helps equip junior and senior scholars alike with essential information that is often left without a platform for sharing. It offers valuable insights into how empirical social science research can be both innovative and rigorous when dealing with the opportunities and challenges presented by digital media.

In conclusion, the era of digital communication has transformed the field of empirical social science, presenting both opportunities and challenges. Research Exposed provides a valuable resource for researchers seeking to navigate this new landscape, offering firsthand accounts of innovative research projects, practical advice, and important insights into how empirical social science research can be both innovative and rigorous in the digital age.

Weight: 400g
Dimension: 152 x 227 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780231188777