From Social Science to Data Science
Transforming Social Science Research through Python and Data Science Techniques
Created by Sage Publishing Limited, Bernie Hogan
Discover how to use Python and data science techniques to enhance your social science research. Learn to manipulate, analyze, and visualize data with practical, real-world examples. Build confidence in applying programming skills to answer complex research questions.
Sage Publishing | Apr 2026 | 400 min
What You Will Learn
You will start by building a solid foundation in Python programming, focusing on skills relevant to social science. As you progress, you will practice manipulating and analyzing real datasets, using popular Python libraries. By working through practical examples, you will develop the ability to visualize and interpret data, and explore advanced topics like text analysis and mapping.
Key Features
- Learn Python basics tailored for social science research needs
- Master data cleaning, analysis, and visualization techniques
- Apply real-world social science data to hands-on coding exercises
Target Audience
Perfect for social science researchers, students, and professionals ready to add data science to their toolkit. If you have a basic understanding of social science concepts and are eager to learn programming, this is for you. You will gain practical skills to handle large datasets and improve your research analysis using Python.
