Molly Roberts

Professor of political science at UC San Diego; studies the politics of information, focusing on China; has made significant methodological contributions to computer-assisted text analysis.

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Sep 5, 2022 • 56min

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

Justin Grimmer, Molly Roberts, and Brandon Stewart, experts in political science and sociology, discuss their groundbreaking work on text analysis for social sciences. They explore the intersection of machine learning and textual data, offering insights on how to navigate challenges of validation and causation. The trio highlights practical applications, from political communication to sentiment analysis. With a focus on bridging qualitative and quantitative approaches, they advocate for an iterative research design that adapts to the complexities of the digital age.

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