Analyzing Textual Information
From Words to Meanings through Numbers
- Johannes Ledolter - The University of Iowa, USA
- Lea S. VanderVelde - The University of Iowa, USA
Quantitative/Statistical Research (General) | Research Methods | Sociological Research Methods
The authors balance sophisticated analysis in R with the fundamentals of text mining so that all readers can understand and apply to their own analysis of text data.
If you have a little experience with R, Ledolter and Vandervelde have created an accessible book for learning to analyze text. They provide a scaffolded experience with concrete examples and access to the text and code. They also provide technical information for those interested in a deeper dive of the material. Readers will feel comfortable analyzing their own text as they use the provided material and progress through the book. I will be adding this book to my applied practicum course.