| On the Measurement of Social Phenomena: A Methodological Approach 2021 Edition Contributor(s): Delmastro, Marco (Author) |
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ISBN: 3030775356 ISBN-13: 9783030775353 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $61.74 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2021 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Economics - General - Language Arts & Disciplines | Journalism - Political Science | Public Policy - General |
| Physical Information: 0.24" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.38 lbs) 91 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book explores the analysis of social phenomena, using a multidisciplinary approach while addressing statistical, economic, sociological, as well as psychological issues. The author presents a detailed account of the procedures and techniques used to gather, process, and analyze data. Topics covered include, but are not limited to survey data, content analysis data, data visualization, as well as data about crimes.The book addresses this methodological framework that drives applied social sciences in an applicative and simple way, by analyzing key social phenomena such as the threats to journalism, the so-called chilling effect, and the market for news. Finally, the author examines the data and measures of the recent COVID-19 pandemic. This book is a must-read for everybody interested in a better understanding of the methodological analysis of social phenomena, social and political methodology, and applied science in general. |