Politics and Big Data

Nowcasting and Forecasting Elections with Social Media

Autori

• Luigi Curini
• Andrea Ceron
• Stefano Maria Iacus

Parametri

• 178 pagine
• 7 ore di lettura

• Scienze politiche & Politica
• Scienze sociali
• Storia

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

The book explores the role of social media in electoral campaigns, emphasizing its significance in monitoring and forecasting election outcomes. Through a comprehensive meta-analysis of existing literature, the authors identify the conditions that enhance the accuracy of social media-based forecasts. Additionally, new case studies from France, Italy, and the United States illustrate the effectiveness of 'Sentiment Analysis' in predicting electoral results, showcasing its potential to provide more precise insights into voter behavior.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2019

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