Big Data Mining and Complexity

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Synopsis

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.

Book details

Edition:
First Edition
Series:
The SAGE Quantitative Research Kit
Author:
Brian C. Castellani, Rajeev Rajaram
ISBN:
9781529711004
Related ISBNs:
9781529711011, 9781529710991, 9781526423818
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2023-12-16
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2022
Copyright by:
Brian C. Castellani and Rajeev Rajaram 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Mathematics and Statistics, Nonfiction, Social Studies, Sociology