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UNINA9910476885703321 |
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Autore |
Rogers Richard |
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The Politics of Social Media Manipulation |
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Amsterdam University Press, 2020 |
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1 online resource (257 p.) |
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Communication studies |
Freedom of information & freedom of speech |
Media studies |
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Monografia |
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Disinformation and so-called fake news are contemporary phenomena with rich histories. Disinformation, or the willful introduction of false information for the purposes of causing harm, recalls infamous foreign interference operations in national media systems. Outcries over fake news, or dubious stories with the trappings of news, have coincided with the introduction of new media technologies that disrupt the publication, distribution and consumption of news -- from the so-called rumour-mongering broadsheets centuries ago to the blogosphere recently. Designating a news organization as fake, or <i>der Lügenpresse</i>, has a darker history, associated with authoritarian regimes or populist bombast diminishing the reputation of 'elite media' and the value of inconvenient truths. In a series of empirical studies, using digital methods and data journalism, the authors inquire into the extent to which social media have enabled the penetration of foreign disinformation operations, the widespread publication and spread of dubious content as well as extreme commentators with considerable followings attacking mainstream media as fake. |
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UNINA9911007366603321 |
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Autore |
Fadele Alaba Ayotunde |
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The art and science of quantitative research / / by Alaba Ayotunde Fadele, Alvaro Rocha |
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Cham : , : Springer Nature Switzerland : , : Imprint : Springer, , [2025] |
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[First edition.] |
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1 online resource (ix, 188 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
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Studies in systems, decision and control, , 2198-4190 ; ; 599 |
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Quantitative research - Methodology |
Quantitative research |
Research Design |
Empirical Research |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Monografia |
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Chapter 1: Introduction to the Key Features of Quantitative Research -- Chapter 2: Quantitative Research Sampling Techniques -- Chapter 3: Data Collection Methods for Quantitative Research -- Chapter 4: Observational Data Collection for Quantitative Research -- Chapter 5: Quantitative Research Measurements Classifications -- Chapter 6: Quantitative Research Data Preparation and Cleaning Process -- Chapter 7: Conclusion and Future Research. |
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This book reflects on the insights gained from exploring the key dimensions of quantitative research as outlined in the preceding chapters. Quantitative research, with its emphasis on objectivity, systematic methodologies, and statistical rigor, plays a pivotal role in advancing knowledge across diverse fields. The study began with an introduction to its foundational principles, highlighting its distinct characteristics and relevance. Key conclusions drawn from each chapter are summarized below: In the first chapter, a basic knowledge of quantitative research was presented, with an emphasis on the methodical and organized approach that quantitative research takes to the study of observable events. Quantitative research differs from qualitative research in that it focuses on numerical data, statistical analysis, and objective findings, as opposed to qualitative research, |
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which investigates subjective experiences and meanings. This contrast highlights the crucial role that quantitative approaches play in hypothesis testing and predictive analysis, which makes them very beneficial for academic subjects that need empirical data and findings that can be replicated from experiment to experiment. In the next chapter, we delved further into the fundamental aspects of quantitative research, including its dependence on organized instruments (such as surveys and experiments), the significance of operationalizing variables, and the pursuit of results that can be generalized. When it comes to answering problems that need accuracy, scalability, and statistical validity, quantitative research is an indispensable tool because of these inherent characteristics. At the same time, the chapter brought attention to the attitude of the researcher, which includes taking an objective perspective, reducing prejudice, and adhering to ethical norms. This frame of mind is very necessary in order to guarantee the honesty and dependability of the findings of the investigation. . |
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