College Composition and Communication Sep 2012

Data Mining: A Hybrid Methodology for Complex and Dynamic Research

Susan Lang ; Craig Baehr

Abstract

This article provides an overview of the ways in which data and text mining have potentialas research methodologies in composition studies. It introduces data mining in thecontext of the field of composition studies and discusses ways in which this methodologycan complement and extend our existing research practices by blending the best of whattechnology and researchers have to offer. The authors examine a process model for datamining, discuss benefits and liabilities, and link to increased calls for accountability.

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College Composition and Communication
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2012-09-01
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10.58680/ccc201220865
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