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Record Nr.

UNINA9910791379403321

Autore

Garson G. David

Titolo

Neural networks [[electronic resource] ] : an introductory guide for social scientists / / G. David Garson

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London, : Sage Publications, 1998

London ; ; Thousand Oaks, Calif. : , : Sage, , 1998

ISBN

1-282-62312-5

9786612623127

0-85702-627-5

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (201 p.)

Collana

New technologies for social research

Disciplina

006.3/2

Soggetti

Neural networks (Computer science)

Social sciences - Mathematical models

Social sciences - Data processing

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. [169]-189) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Table of Contents; 1 - Introduction to Neural Network Analysis; 2 - The Terminology of Neural Network Analysis; 3 - The Backpropogation Model; 4 - Alternative Network Paradigms; 5 - Methodological Considerations; 6 - Neural Network Software; 7 - Example: Analysing Census Data with Neural Connection; 8 - Conclusion; Notes; References; Index

Sommario/riassunto

This book provides the first accessible introduction to neural network analysis as a methodological strategy for social scientists. The author details numerous studies and examples which illustrate the advantages of neural network analysis over other quantitative and modelling methods in widespread use. Methods are presented in an accessible style.