The Reality of Using Digital By-Product Data in Social Science Analysis--A Case Study of Wikipedia
Authors | Z He |
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Publication date | 2011 |
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The Reality of Using Digital By-Product Data in Social Science Analysis--A Case Study of Wikipedia - scientific work related to Wikipedia quality published in 2011, written by Z He.
Overview
In response to a methodological challenge in social science research, especially linked to studies of online phenomena including Web 2.0 applications, this thesis proposes a new methodology that deploys digital by-product data. Digital by-product data is the data created by an internet operating system to back-up content including browsing history, files downloaded, photos uploaded and so on. With the emergence of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), daily life is becoming digitalized and can be described by digital by-product data. This thesis seeks to demonstrate that using digital by-product data is an important opportunity to help social scientists overcome various bottlenecks such as the deficiency of data and the limitations of analysis and possible risks of bias when using existing research methodology. Proposals relating to the new methodology are based on a discussion and analysis of the current data environment of social science research, the online environment and existing research methodology found within the digital science field.
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He, Z. (2011). "[[The Reality of Using Digital By-Product Data in Social Science Analysis--A Case Study of Wikipedia]]". University of York.
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He, Z. (2011). "<a href="https://wikipediaquality.com/wiki/The_Reality_of_Using_Digital_By-Product_Data_in_Social_Science_Analysis--A_Case_Study_of_Wikipedia">The Reality of Using Digital By-Product Data in Social Science Analysis--A Case Study of Wikipedia</a>". University of York.
