Description: This module provides a foundational-level conceptual understanding of computational social science. It focuses on the core principles of computational social science and provides descriptive introductions to tools and technologies used in the field. It does not cover technical implementation or programming.
Level: Foundational
Learning objectives:
By the end of the module, you will be able to:
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Define computational social science and explain how it differs from traditional social science approaches.
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Describe the key stages in the computational social science research cycle.
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Identify common computational social science tools and technologies and recognise appropriate contexts for their use.
Intended Audience: This module is designed for social science researchers and data service professionals who are new to computational social science.
Pre-requisites: No prior experience in computational social science is required. A general understanding of social science research concepts will be helpful.
⏲ Approx. 60 minutes
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