Computational social science.

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Title: Computational social science.
Authors: Mann, Adam
Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 1/19/2016, Vol. 113 Issue 3, p468-470. 3p.
Subjects: Social sciences -- Computer network resources, Computational complexity, Computer simulation, Online social networks, Information technology, Computer network resources
Abstract: The article discusses the computational social science, a developing discipline that uses computer simulations to answer questions that were impossible to answer. It states that it uses the results from computer networks, cell phone data, and online social networks. It mentions that it is still a young technology despite building on traditional methods.
Database: Engineering Source
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Abstract:The article discusses the computational social science, a developing discipline that uses computer simulations to answer questions that were impossible to answer. It states that it uses the results from computer networks, cell phone data, and online social networks. It mentions that it is still a young technology despite building on traditional methods.
ISSN:00278424
DOI:10.1073/pnas.1524881113