About the book
Today's social and behavioral researchers increasingly need to know: \"What do I do with all this data?\" This book provides the skills needed to analyze and report large, complex data sets using machine learning tools, and to understand published machine learning articles. Techniques are demonstrated using actual data (Big Five Inventory, early childhood learning, and more), with a focus on the interplay of statistical algorithm, data, and theory. The identification of heterogeneity, measurement error, regularization, and decision trees are also emphasized. The book covers basic principles as well as a range of methods for analyzing univariate and multivariate data (factor analysis, structural equation models, and mixed-effects models). Analysis of text and social network data is also addressed. End-of-chapter \"Computational Time and Resources\" sections include discussions of key R packages; the companion website provides R programming scripts and data for the book's examples.
Editions of Machine Learning for Social and Behavioral Research
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Today's social and behavioral researchers increasingly need to know: \"What do I do with all this data?\" This book provides the skills needed to analyze and report large, complex data sets using machine learning tools, and to understand published machine learning articles. Techniques are demonstrated using actual data (Big Five Inventory, early childhood learning, and more), with a focus on the interplay of statistical algorithm, data, and theory. The identification of heterogeneity, measurement error, regularization, and decision trees are also emphasized. The book covers basic principles as well as a range of methods for analyzing univariate and multivariate data (factor analysis, structural equation models, and mixed-effects models). Analysis of text and social network data is also addressed. End-of-chapter \"Computational Time and Resources\" sections include discussions of key R packages; the companion website provides R programming scripts and data for the book's examples.
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What is Machine Learning for Social and Behavioral Research about?
Today's social and behavioral researchers increasingly need to know: \"What do I do with all this data?\" This book provides the skills needed to analyze and report large, complex data sets using machine learning tools, and to understand published machine learning articles. Techniques are demonstrated using actual data (Big Five Inventory, early childhood learning, and more), with a focus on the interplay of statistical algorithm, data, and theory. The identification of heterogeneity, measurement error, regularization, and decision trees are also emphasized. The book covers basic principles as well as a range of methods for analyzing univariate and multivariate data (factor analysis, structural equation models, and mixed-effects models). Analysis of text and social network data is also addressed. End-of-chapter \"Computational Time and Resources\" sections include discussions of key R packages; the companion website provides R programming scripts and data for the book's examples.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Machine Learning for Social and Behavioral Research?
Society and Social Sciences > Sociology and anthropology > Sociology > Social research and statistics
Where can I read a sample of Machine Learning for Social and Behavioral Research?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781462552924
Is Machine Learning for Social and Behavioral Research part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Methodology in the Social Sciences Series
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Machine Learning for Social and Behavioral Research?
Kevin J. Grimm, Ross Jacobucci, Zhiyong Zhang
Who is the Publisher of the book Machine Learning for Social and Behavioral Research?
Guilford Publications
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Machine Learning for Social and Behavioral Research is available as paperback(ISBN 9781462552924) and pdf(ISBN 9781462552948)
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