New Books in Technology cover image

Justin Grimmer et al., "Text as Data: A New Framework for Machine Learning and the Social Sciences" (Princeton UP, 2022)

New Books in Technology

00:00

Navigating the Intersection of Machine Learning and Social Sciences

This chapter explores the audience for a book focused on integrating machine learning techniques with social science research, highlighting three key groups of scholars. It discusses the inductive approach to research and the challenges of using text data, emphasizing the need for appropriate methodologies in addressing causal questions. The speakers also reflect on the complexities of establishing causation versus prediction, using practical examples to illustrate common pitfalls in the interpretation of data.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app