Week 7) Finalizing Projects and Course

Learning goals

By the end of this week, you should understand:

• the main opportunities and limitations of web data for research;
• how data validity, technical feasibility, legal risk, and research value can conflict;
• how to finalize and document a responsible web data project; and
• how to identify and address remaining questions before the exam.

Closing lecture

The closing lecture brings together the main lessons from the course:

• why and when web data can strengthen research;
• how to select and understand a data source;
• design challenges involving extraction, looping, timing, infrastructure, and sampling;
• legal and privacy considerations; and
• limitations, opportunities, and responsible next steps.

The lecture also includes course evaluation, exam preparation, and remaining questions.

Coaching

• Online coaching session (#4)
• Finalize the project data package and documentation.
• Complete the self- and peer-assessment requirements on Canvas.