This document outlines a lesson on social media research. It discusses what social media research is, both qualitatively and quantitatively. Qualitative approaches covered include ethnography, netnography, and analyzing conversations on sites like TripAdvisor. Quantitative approaches include using tools to measure metrics like volume, trends, and sentiment from social media data. The document also covers ethics considerations and using both surveys and social media data for research. Students are assigned to read a textbook chapter on social media research and analyze a TED talk presenting data stories for the next class.
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