1. The rise of machine learning in the academic social sciences.
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Rahal, Charles, Verhagen, Mark, and Kirk, David
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MACHINE learning , *SOCIAL scientists , *HIGH performance computing , *ARTIFICIAL intelligence , *SOCIAL prediction - Abstract
Machine learning (ML) is increasingly being used in the social sciences to find patterns and make predictions. The use of ML methods has grown significantly in recent years, with a fourfold increase since 2017. This trend can be attributed to a shift in the appreciation of predictive algorithms, the development of ML training programs, and the availability of large datasets and computing power. However, it is important to address ethical concerns and ensure fairness and unbiasedness in the algorithms used. The use of ML in the social sciences has the potential to bring about significant changes in the research process. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
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