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The data revolution in social science needs qualitative research

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  • Nikolitsa Grigoropoulou

    (University of Bremen)

  • Mario L. Small

    (Columbia University)

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Although large-scale data are increasingly used to study human behaviour, researchers now recognize their limits for producing sound social science. Qualitative research can prevent some of these problems. Such methods can help to understand data quality, inform design and analysis decisions and guide interpretation of results.

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  • Nikolitsa Grigoropoulou & Mario L. Small, 2022. "The data revolution in social science needs qualitative research," Nature Human Behaviour, Nature, vol. 6(7), pages 904-906, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:nathum:v:6:y:2022:i:7:d:10.1038_s41562-022-01333-7
    DOI: 10.1038/s41562-022-01333-7
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    1. Ho-Chun Herbert Chang & Brooke Harrington & Feng Fu & Daniel Rockmore, 2023. "Complex Systems of Secrecy: The Offshore Networks of Oligarchs," Papers 2303.03371, arXiv.org.

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