Social Data Science University of Stirling

Overview

Designed for students who want to engage with contemporary data-driven social research, Social Data Science at University of Stirling  brings together data management, data visualisation, and critical approaches to “big data,” equipping you to work with modern data sources responsibly.

Key facts

A distinctive feature of this module is its emphasis on transparency, reproducibility and working with data responsibly. You will learn how to organise, document, and present your work so it can be understood and replicated by others. The module also encourages critical reflection on data, including questions of representation and the ethics of using data not originally collected for research.

Throughout the module, you will:

• assess the potential and limitations of large-scale data;
• develop reproducible workflows and analytical code;
• communicate insights through data visualisation;
• gain experience working with secondary data, including social media and administrative data sources.

This module is relevant to those working with social science data in various research settings, including government, private and third sectors.