Computational Analysis of Communication av Wouter van Atteveldt, Damian Trilling, Carlos Arcila Calderon

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<p><b>Provides clear guidance on leveraging </b><b>computational techniques to answer social science questions</b> </p><p>In disciplines such as political science, sociology, psychology, and media studies, the use of computational analysis is rapidly increasing. Statistical modeling, machine learning, and other computational techniques are revolutionizing the way electoral results are predicted, social sentiment is measured, consumer interest is evaluated, and much more. <i>Computational Analysis of Communication </i>teaches social science students and practitioners how<i> </i>computational methods<i> </i>can be used in a broad range of applications, providing discipline-relevant examples, clear explanations, and practical guidance. </p><p>Assuming little or no background in data science or computer linguistics, this accessible textbook teaches readers how to use state-of-the art computational methods to perform data-driven analyses of social science issues. A cross-disciplinary team o