Twitter chat transcript - quality of social media research

Thanks to everyone who joined us on Twitter to discuss issues related to data and analysis quality arising from social media research - it was great to have a range of people involved. If you weren't able to make it, or if you want to take another look at what was said, the transcript is available after the jump - scroll to the bottom and work your way back up..

sherryemery	RT @srjeffares: #NSMNSS Q2 if making grand claims with social media research then the techniques need to be replicable, but if research is exploratory..
sherryemery	@srjeffares: high quality social media research follows  the usual standards of research design - not an excuse to reinvent wheels #NSMNSS
KBeninger	RT @einterview: Thanks. Please complete our survey on research ethics and decision-making: https://t.co/ZZJ1UeWbKR.   #NSMNSS
NSMNSS	Bye all. Stayed tuned for more opportunities to talk shop about social media research #NSMNSS
srjeffares	Thanks all. The #socialdata discussion left me thinking we need to beware of ignoring the basics and inventing new binaries #NSMNSS
DrPetra	RT @NSMNSS: Thanks for joining us, we  ll post the  transcript from the chat here shortly http://t.co/n5VcfpxHIW. #NSMNSS
NSMNSS	Thanks for joining us, we  ll post the transcript from the chat here shortly http://t.co/n5VcfpxHIW. #NSMNSS
Notorious_QRG	@barbour_rose @MuirTdm850 @NSMNSS @nathanjurgenson depends on the study I should say. #NSMNSS
indradhoj	@NSMNSS Q3 i.e. Analytics data helps us tally from what we've received from other methods and also to determine online behaviors. #nsmnss
einterview	Thanks. Please complete our survey on research ethics and decision-making: https://t.co/ZZJ1UeWbKR.    #NSMNSS
G_Morrell	We'll be discussing all these issues in more detail at Friday's #NSMNSS event. If you can't make it, we'll post a review blog soon after.
NSMNSS	Thanks @VickiMcDermott Hopefully this got you thinking in time  for Friday's #nsmnss event @NatCen
einterview	Again, for qual studies alignment of the purpose/? and the type of data. Is visual, audio, or other kinds of data appropriate? #NSMNSS
indradhoj	Thank you @NSMNSS for this opportunity. It helped me accummulate some resources and get to know what's happening. Will catch again. #nsmnss
VickiMcDermott	Thanks for running discussion @NSMNSS and thanks to everyone for sharing, useful stuff to think about #NSMNSS
indradhoj	@NSMNSS Q3 I think data from Google Analytics or Facebook Analytics also help a lot in #socialmedia research. #NSMNSS
NSMNSS	Wow, time flies! Time to wrap up. Thanks everyone, please take a moment to reintroduce yourself and leave a parting comment #NSMNSS
jess1ecat	@Notorious_QRG They definately aren't binary opposites more of a continuum and it totally depends what methods you are using...  #nsmnss
Notorious_QRG	@MuirTdm850 @barbour_rose @NSMNSS its misleading to present online/offline as a binary of opposites. see work of @nathanjurgenson #NSMNSS
jess1ecat	RT @barbour_rose: On replicability Id have thought the strength is its immediacy - capturing a specific moment in time > Agreed Rose #nsmnss
jess1ecat	@srjeffares Agreed  but the tools are grounded in epistemology too so need to understand their origin. #nsmnss
barbour_rose	On replicability - I'd have thought the strength is its immediacy - capturing a specific moment in time #NSMNSS
indradhoj	RT @jess1ecat Q2 Takes us back to Q1: robustness of sample and methodology. Some Studies could be both replicable and generalisable. #nsmnss
NSMNSS	Thnx for Q2 views. Now Q3: Can appropriate meta-data be assigned to SM data, given privacy concerns? What would the meta-data be? #NSMNSS
einterview	I think sample characteristics are important  #NSMNSS
srjeffares	@jess1ecat rep'ness is not an online/offline  thing - it a question of epistemology. issue rather if we u'stand the tools we apply #nsmnss
jess1ecat	A2. How have other people demonstrated rpbustness? #nsmnss
jess1ecat	@G_Morrell agree I'm playing devil's advocate if we want to use it in applied policy we'll have to demonstrate robustness. #nsmnss
jess1ecat	@indradhoj & there's the issue replicable and genralisable both require knowledge of the sample's characterstics, poss. problematic? #nsmnss
G_Morrell	@jess1ecat A2. agreed, but is there still a question of how that robustness is demonstrated to avoid 'black box' criticism @jsajuria #nsmnss
einterview	Q2 agreed, exploratory qual studies can be basis for other research but not necessarily important to be replicable.  #NSMNSS
NSMNSS	We are now more than 1/2 through our #nsmnss tweetchat. Reminder to include Q. number along w #nsmnss so we know what you are responding to.
indradhoj	@jess1ecat It will be good if it is replicable and findings can be generalized. #NSMNSS
srjeffares	#NSMNSS Q2 if making grand claims with social media research then the techniques need to be replicable, but if research is exploratory..
jess1ecat	A2.  Interesting ?, do we need it to be replicable to be robust & useful? I think it needs to be robust but not neccsy replicable.  #nsmnss
einterview	A study on an ongoing community might be replicated. A study on a single event, or a particular user, might be more difficult. #NSMNSS
jess1ecat	@srjeffares there are people who argue representativeness of sample shouldn't be an issue in online research http://t.co/tHRKiZp6gR #nsmnss
NSMNSS	@einterview Q2 Can you expand on that thought a little? #nsmnss
jsajuria	@NSMNSS my point is that if you can't make  the data available, how can others replicate your findings? #nsmnss
NSMNSS	@jsajuria yes, what do others think? #nsmnss
einterview	Q2. Depends on the nature of the study.  #NSMNSS
jess1ecat	@barbour_rose I think your earlier question re: going offline to understand online is impnt &speaks to validity of interpretation.  #nsmnss
jsajuria	@NSMNSS Q2. One of the issues is about data ownership. What happens if data is produced by companies? Who owns it? #nsmnss
srjeffares	@jess1ecat do you have an example in mind? #NSMNSS
hyaacoub	RT @einterview: #NSMNSS Looking forward to chatting about e-research quality
jess1ecat	@jasonleavey hi Jason good to see you here. #nsmnss
NSMNSS	Q2. How confident are you that social media research is replicable? #NSMNSS
jess1ecat	@srjeffares I think you're right to a point but  not all quality criteria will translate easily or well to the social media realm #nsmnss
VickiMcDermott	@NSMNSS Q1. Loss of control with online data collection - anyone can access from anywhere #NSMNSS
jasonleavey	@NSMNSS Hello, I'm writing a report for @A4UE on the potential of SM to act as an evidence base for policy makers & public sector #NSMNSS
Notorious_QRG	http://t.co/O7YpWUpPFG < videos of Theorizing The Web conference 2013. Cutting edge Social Media Theory @NSMNSS #NSMNSS #ttw13
indradhoj	@Talk2_Abby Thank you. If you find anything interesting, you're welcome to the discussion. Just use/follow #NSMNSS
srjeffares	re: Q1 -high quality social media research follows the usual standards of research design - not an excuse to reinvent wheels #NSMNSS
NSMNSS	Q1. All great points. Any others? Or, care to elaborate? #NSMNSS
Notorious_QRG	RT @indradhoj: #NSMNSS Sooner or later, we have to find ways to quote people's (public) tweets/facebook posts. Does any referencing system address that?
Notorious_QRG	@barbour_rose I think it is wrong-headed. the online and offline are not separate realms #NSMNSS
VickiMcDermott	#nsmnss Q1. Sampling also an issue (as noted in my own research)
einterview	Q1. Alignment of research design. How does social media data fit purpose of the study? See handout: http://t.co/kgur4qQJQf #NSMNSS
jess1ecat	RT @VickiMcDermott: #nsmnss Q1. Trust, reliability, honesty?  > and I'd add to that sampling robustness, quality of interpretation #nsmnss
Notorious_QRG	RT @NSMNSS: Join us at #NSMNSS at 4pm for a lively discussion on quality of social media research    newcomers welcome. Follow #NSMNSS
jsajuria	@NSMNSS Q1 representativity, sampling, reliability, physical v digital #nsmnss
barbour_rose	#NSMNSS What are your thoughts about recent comments about the need to go 'offline' in order to understand what's happening online?
NSMNSS	Remember to use #NSMNSS in your reply and include the Q. number so we know what you are responding to. thanks
indradhoj	#NSMNSS Sooner or later, we have to find ways to quote people's (public) tweets/facebook posts. Does any referencing system address that?
DrPetra	RT @NSMNSS: Join us at #NSMNSS at 4pm for a lively discussion on quality of social media research  newcomers welcome. Follow #NSMNSS
VickiMcDermott	#nsmnss Q1. Trust, reliability, honesty?
indradhoj	@NSMNSS Sampling, Objectivity, Appropriate Methodology and on top of that referencing. #NSMNSS
NSMNSS	@jsajuria Glad to have you joining. Welcome #NSMNSS
NSMNSS	Thanks all! Q1. What are the main quality issues associated with social media research? #NSMNSS
jess1ecat	Hello folks sorry to be late, I'm one of the NSMNSS leads at NatCen, non NSMNSS chatters you may wish to mute me for half an hour. #nsmnss
indradhoj	MT @3pipenet: @indradhoj You may be interested in this lecture posted by @paleycenter http://t.co/HbcFcKO8bf on SM shaping democracy #NSMNSS
jsajuria	#NSMNSS Hi, my research is on social capital from online networks.
indradhoj	#NSMNSS My query is whether our study on #socialmedia without intruding into people's private/closed group conversation is complete.
indradhoj	RT @srjeffares: Hi -#NSMNSS folks I am a researcher at the University of Birmingham - and I am interested  in the challenge of coding subjectivity in posts
indradhoj	Dear followers,I'm participating on a live chat. So,ignore all my  tweets that use #NSMNSS which, I apologize, may not be interesting to many.
NSMNSS	Welcome @srjeffares Looking forward to your views #nsmnss
drcarolinadler	RT @NSMNSS: Join us at #NSMNSS at 4pm for a lively discussion on quality of social media research    newcomers welcome. Follow #NSMNSS
srjeffares	Hi -#NSMNSS folks I am a researcher at the  University of Birmingham - and I am interested in the challenge of coding subjectivity in posts
NSMNSS	Thanks for joining the #nsmnss chat @G_Morrell
indradhoj	Hi! I am a media educator and Ph.D. aspirant from #Nepal. I am trying to investigate on #socialmedia's role in democratization. #NSMNSS
NSMNSS	Hello and Welcome @VickiMcDermott Glad to have you join #nsmnss tweetchat
G_Morrell	Gareth Morrell, an #NSMNSS network co-ordinator, interested to know what network members think about important questions on quality
NSMNSS	Welcome! @einterview Looking forward to learning more #NSMNSS
VickiMcDermott	I'm Vicki a PhD researcher at the UEA in Norwich.  I did an online survey & sample snowballed through use of SM #NSMNSS
einterview	I'm an online PhD prof and dissertation supervisor, researcher and writer. Want good work to get completed and published. #NSMNSS
NSMNSS	Remember to use #NSMNSS in your reply so everyone can see it and add A1, A2 (answer) as you address each question.
NSMNSS	Welcome all! Please introduce yourself, say where you are & what your interest in the topic of quality in social media research in #NSMNSS
VickiMcDermott	RT @NSMNSS: Our next tweetchat is starting in five minutes. Follow #NSMNSS to join the debate, don  t be late!
einterview	#NSMNSS Looking forward to chatting about e-research quality
indradhoj	Waiting. :) RT @NSMNSS: Our next tweetchat is  starting in five minutes. Follow #NSMNSS to join the  debate, don  t be late!
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indradhoj	RT @NSMNSS: Join us at #NSMNSS at 4pm for a lively discussion on quality of social media research    newcomers welcome. Follow #NSMNSS
indradhoj	9.45 NST onwards, I will follow #NSMNSS,live twitter chat abt issues related to data and analysis quality arising from #socialmedia research
VickiMcDermott	RT @NSMNSS: Join us at #NSMNSS at 4pm for a lively discussion on quality of social media research    newcomers welcome. Follow #NSMNSS
socialmedia4D	@SAGE_Methods: Calling all you #socialmedia researchers... Join the conversation on methodspace #NSMNSS  http://t.co/WOUBbnK9hA
socialmedia4D	RT @jess1ecat: Interested in the quality of online research? Join our Twitterchat Mon. 11/03 at 4pm GMT #NSMNSS follow @NSMNSS : http://t.co/05tflceWWC
ProfRaviBarn	#SocialMedia research discussion at 4pm(GMT) today. #NSMNSS @natcen
NSMNSS	Join us at #NSMNSS at 4pm for a lively discussion on quality of social media research    newcomers welcome. Follow #NSMNSS