Science February 2009 PMID 19197046

Social science. Computational social science.

David Lazer, Alex Pentland, Lada Adamic, Sinan Aral, Albert-Laszlo Barabasi, Devon Brewer, Nicholas Christakis, Noshir Contractor, James Fowler, Myron Gutmann, Tony Jebara, Gary King, Michael Macy, Deb Roy, Marshall Van Alstyne

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The discussions emphasize the field's impact, with mentions of new degree programs at institutions like UvA and Johns Hopkins, and expressions of pride and excitement, such as 'impact' and 'changing the future,' reflecting strong interest and perceived social importance of computational social science.

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Abstract in brief

Computational social science is a field that uses data analysis and computational methods to study social phenomena and human behavior.
It combines techniques from computer science, sociology, psychology, and other disciplines to better understand social networks, opinions, emotions, and societal trends.
This approach enables researchers to analyze large datasets and simulate social processes, providing insights that would be difficult to obtain through traditional methods.]

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Introduction to Computational Social Science and Digital Data Analysis

This talk provides an introductory overview of computational social science as a multidisciplinary research area. It highlights the use of digital behavioral data from web platforms to analyze user behavior, addressing…

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Computational Social Science and Misinformation Analysis

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Reflecting on Social Bias: Challenges and Opportunities for Computational Social Science Computational social science (CSS) is an evolving field with transformative potential to expose and address pressing societal challenges. Yet, because CSS, much like other scientific discipli #sociology link

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@matthiasbook Hi Mattias, do you know scientists working in the field of Computational Social Sciences in Iceland? Like this bachelor programme of @UvA_Amsterdam https://t.co/P6YWp6oylv or this conference https://t.co/siMJEHgXPj ?

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