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Supporting Systematic Reviews Using Text Mining
Social Science Computer Review - Tập 27 Số 4 - Trang 509-523 - 2009
Sophia Ananiadou, Brian Rea, Naoaki Okazaki, Rob Procter, James Thomas
In this article, we describe how we are using text mining solutions to enhance the production of systematic reviews. The aims of this collaborative project are the development of a text mining framework to support systematic reviews and the provision of a service exemplar serving as a test bed for deriving requirements for the development of more generally applicable text mining tools and services... hiện toàn bộ
Fast, Free, and Targeted
Social Science Computer Review - Tập 35 Số 4 - Trang 537-549 - 2017
Itamar Shatz
Recruiting participants is a necessary step in many studies. With the advent of online research techniques, scientists are looking for new places where participants can be recruited online, in order to overcome the limitations of current sources and avoid the issues associated with sample overuse. The social media website “Reddit” is a potential source for recruitment, as it allows for free and ra... hiện toàn bộ
An Assessment of the Generalizability of Internet Surveys
Social Science Computer Review - Tập 19 Số 2 - Trang 131-145 - 2001
Samuel J. Best, Brian S. Krueger, Clark Hubbard, Andrew Smith
The Internet has become an increasingly popular form of data collection because it permits complex questionnaires to be administered more quickly, flexibly, and inexpensively than conventional survey methods. However, the Internet is restricted to individuals with access to computer networks. Thus, causal inferences to the general population from analyses of Internet samples necessarily rest on tw... hiện toàn bộ
Electronic Democracy and Young People
Social Science Computer Review - Tập 21 Số 1 - Trang 43-54 - 2003
Ann Macintosh, Edmund Robson, Ella Smith, Angus Whyte
This article examines action to address young people’s apathy to the democratic process and politics in general, by considering possibilities for using information and communication technology to engage young people. The article describes two e-democracy systems in use in Scotland, which provide young people with opportunities to participate in and understand democratic decision making. The system... hiện toàn bộ
Social Simulation in the Social Sciences
Social Science Computer Review - Tập 32 Số 3 - Trang 279-294 - 2014
Flaminio Squazzoni, Wander Jager, Bruce Edmonds
This article provides an overview of the social simulation approach to the study of social phenomena. We focus especially on the relevance of heterogeneity of social behavior and dynamics and the complex interplay of agent behavior and social structure. The article identifies the peculiarities and the explanatory achievements of this approach and then discusses its prospects and challenges. Specia... hiện toàn bộ
The Role of Income Inequality in a Multivariate Cross-National Analysis of the Digital Divide
Social Science Computer Review - Tập 27 Số 1 - Trang 41-58 - 2009
Christian Fuchs
This article is subject to the following research question: Is the role of income inequality in comparison to other factors an element that influences the digital divide? Eleven variables providing data on 126 countries are analyzed using multivariate regression to identify which of them influence Internet usage to what extent. The used data on 126 countries refer to the year 2005. The results sho... hiện toàn bộ
Exploring the Relationships Between Different Types of Facebook Use, Perceived Online Social Support, and Adolescents’ Depressed Mood
Social Science Computer Review - Tập 34 Số 2 - Trang 153-171 - 2016
Eline Frison, Steven Eggermont
This study aims to provide a deeper understanding of the relationships between different types of Facebook use, perceived online social support, and boys’ and girls’ depressed mood. To address this aim, this study ( N = 910) developed a comprehensive model that (1) differs between specific types of Facebook use, (2) examines the mediating role of perceived online social support, and (3) takes adol... hiện toàn bộ
Usability Evaluation of Computer-Assisted Survey Instruments
Social Science Computer Review - Tập 18 Số 4 - Trang 384-396 - 2000
Mick P. Couper
Computer-assisted interviewing (CAI) has a substantial impact on the way interviewers carry out the task of interviewing. Survey instruments are becoming more complex, necessitating new skills of interviewers. In addition to question wording, the design of CAI instruments is a focus of evaluation and pretesting efforts. This article reports on a variety of research activities related to the usabil... hiện toàn bộ
Linking Loneliness, Shyness, Smartphone Addiction Symptoms, and Patterns of Smartphone Use to Social Capital
Social Science Computer Review - Tập 33 Số 1 - Trang 61-79 - 2015
Mengwei Bian, Louis Leung
The purpose of this study is to explore the roles of psychological attributes (such as shyness and loneliness) and smartphone usage patterns in predicting smartphone addiction symptoms and social capital. Data were gathered from a sample of 414 university students using online survey in Mainland China. Results from exploratory factor analysis identified five smartphone addiction symptoms: disregar... hiện toàn bộ
To I-Vote or Not to I-Vote?
Social Science Computer Review - Tập 23 Số 3 - Trang 293-303 - 2005
Kate Kenski
The prospect of Internet voting has received much attention because of concerns over the integrity of the U.S. electoral system. Proponents of Internet voting contend that the Internet will play an important role in revitalizing the American electorate. Opponents counter that Internet voting will benefit already advantaged groups. Using data collected in Arizona during the 2000 general election ca... hiện toàn bộ
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