Abstract
We use a combination of network analysis (NA), text-mining (TM) techniques, and thematic discourse analysis (TDA) to characterise and compare student discussions about sustainable development. Three student groups at three different times were analysed. The analysis entails an iterative design where NA, TM, and TDA continuously inform each other to produce a rich and coherent picture of the discussions. The output of such an analysis is a set of maps of these discussions, which have both qualitative and quantitative uses. Qualitatively, the maps show how thematic patterns in the discussions are related for each group, and we see developments in student discourse with each discussion. Quantitatively, we use network motif analysis, entropy based measures, and degree distributions to distinguish between discussions.
| Translated title of the contribution | Kortlægning af studerendes diskussioner om bæredygtighed: En integreret tilgang mellem text-mining, netværksanalyse og tematisk diskursanalyse |
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| Original language | English |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2016 |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 22 Jul 2016 |
| Event | Physics Education Research 2016: A Methodological Approach to PER - Sheraton Grand Sacramento, Sacramento, United States Duration: 21 Jul 2016 → 22 Jul 2016 http://www.compadre.org/per/conferences/2016/ |
Conference
| Conference | Physics Education Research 2016 |
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| Location | Sheraton Grand Sacramento |
| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Sacramento |
| Period | 21/07/2016 → 22/07/2016 |
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