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Report: The Peril and Promise of AI for Journalism
Methods and Application
Texts
Maps
Networks
Measurement and Models
Tools and Resources
Legal and Ethical Issues
Critical and Historical Perspectives

Methods and Application

Texts

Text analysis is one of the methods used in computational research to study language and its usage patterns. Researchers use natural language processing techniques to extract meaningful information from text data.

Maps

Maps are also used in computational research to visualize and analyze geographic data. Geographical Information Systems (GIS) use spatial analysis techniques to map and analyze data, such as land use, population density, and natural resources.

Networks

Network analysis is used in computational research to study the connections and relationships between different entities, such as people, organizations, or genes. Researchers use network analysis techniques to model and analyze complex systems, such as social networks.

Measurement and Models

Measurement and models in computational analysis play a vital role in advancing social research by providing powerful tools for analyzing complex social systems and generating evidence-based knowledge.

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