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Data analysis for social science: a friendly and practical introduction

Earl Babbie’s classic textbook The practice of social research, which went to its 15th edition in 2021 [1], is a standard reference for social science students and researchers. Its comprehensive review of research methods is still of great value even to modern data analysts in... more
General (E.0) | May 31 23

Big data and public policy: course, content, and outcome

Big data and public policy: course, content, and outcome, by Rebecca Moody and Victor Bekkers, is an excellent book for those who are involved in policy-making processes and looking to learn how big data and public policy are strengthened together. The book is well structured and easy to follow, with plenty of... more
Public Policy Issues (K.4.1) | May 25 23

Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and optimization tools for smart cities: designing for sustainability

The book’s 11 chapters deal with digital “vitalism” in cities, unbuildable cities, smart cities and identities, services and data representation of information and communication technology (ICT), strategies for passers-by... more
Architecture (J.5...) | May 22 23

Applied probability and stochastic processes

Natural phenomena are very complicated, and statistical analysis, which is categorized in the stochastic conceptual framework, is an effective tool to formulate, estimate, and predicate their nature, behaviors, and functionalities. Stochastic processes are useful... more
Stochastic Programming (G.1.6...) | May 16 23

Beyond data: reclaiming human rights at the dawn of the metaverse

This book is a short, focused essay on data security and privacy. The author makes it clear that these are two separate matters that are often in conflict both in practice and in law. Each of the book’s three major sections emphasizes a different stage in the... more
General (K.4.0) | May 11 23

Applied linear analysis for chemical engineers: a multi-scale approach with Mathematica

This 750-plus-page book on applied linear analysis is the culmination of the authors’ more than three decades of experience teaching graduate students in chemical engineering, as well as a continuation of their own mentors’ legacy. It is reminiscent of books with... more
General (G.1.0) | May 2 23

MySQL crash course: a hands-on introduction to database development

MySQL crash course is an excellent book for beginners looking to learn how to use MySQL for database development. The book is well structured and easy to follow, with plenty of practical examples and exercises to help readers understand the concepts and... more
SQL (H.2.3...) | Apr 26 23

Language, gender and videogames: using corpora to analyse the representation of gender in fantasy videogames

It has often been stated that the videogaming environment is filled with machismo, and there are many observations to that end: numerous studies have been published that back this assertion, based... more
Games (K.8.0...) | Apr 25 23

Foundational Python for data science

The collection of books on data science is becoming so large that it is itself an interesting subject for data science analysis [1,2]. This is amply justified by the galloping success of data science among students, researchers, and practitioners in both academia... more
Python (D.3.2...) | Apr 20 23

Practical explainable AI using Python: artificial intelligence model explanations using Python-based libraries, extensions, and frameworks

In recent years, the overwhelming successes provided by artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) methods have been stunning. All computer scientists know about very efficient... more
Python (D.3.2...) | Apr 17 23

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