Video Data Analysis

Anne Nassauer is a sociologist with a research focus on interactions, deviant and collective behavior, and the use of 21st century video data for scientific inquiry. Her research lies at the intersection between sociology, social psychology, and criminology. She often combines Video Data Analysis and interdisciplinary theoretical perspectives with the ultimate goal to better understand social processes and interaction. Nicolas M. Legewie's research focuses on the impact of social networks on social inequality and mobility. He also does extensive work on research methodology, with a focus on Video Data Analysis, mixed methods, digital social science research, and research ethics.

Part I: Novel Opportunities Chapter 1: The Rise of Video Data in Social Science Research A New Era Novel Opportunities Chapter 2: Video Data Analysis - A multidisciplinary Framework What is Video Data Analysis? What makes video data unique? What are limitations of video data and VDA? Part II: Conducting Video Data Analysis Chapter 3: Step 1 - Theoretical Perspectives, Object of Analysis, and Analytical Lens Choosing the theoretical perspective Reflecting on the object of study Selecting facets of analytical dimensions Chapter 4: Step 2 - Ethical Considerations What is research ethics? Research Ethics and Video Data Analysis Assessing a VDA Study from an Ethical Standpoint Chapter 5: Step 3 - Data Collection and Management Case Selection and Validity in VDA Collecting Custom-Made Data Collecting Ready-Made Data Triangulation Data Management Chapter 6: Step 4 - Analyzing Video Data Coding and concepts Timing and sequence Counts and quantifications Rhythm and turn-taking Studying Actors Social relations and networks Spacing Additional analytical tools Chapter 7: Step 5 - Presentation of Findings How was the presented data collected? Where do you present your VDA findings? Part III: Future Developments in VDA Chapter 8: Video Data Analysis and Computer Vision Computer vision in a nutshell How can computer vision help VDA? What are main challenges? Chapter 9: Conclusion: The Future of Video Data in Social Science Research Looking ahead The Dawn of Video Data Analysis

The book is beneficial for both beginning and advanced researchers in social sciences seeking an introduction to video data analysis. It addresses issues arising at various stages of a research project, helps with conceptualization, considers important questions to think about, and provides tools for analyzing video data. -- Astrid Schulz Video Data Analysis is the future of social science. It shows what people do, not just what they say they do. A picture is worth 1000 words, but only if you know what to look for in it. Nassauer and Legewie show how. -- Randall Collins Anyone from a variety of disciplines that is considering the use of video for analysis or wanting to learn more about this methodology now has a one stop resource to consider techniques and approaches. VDA frameworks, applications, limits, new directions, and more are thoughtfully presented in a comprehensive yet accessible manner for the novice and experienced researcher alike. -- John McCluskey VDA is the perfect place to start for someone newly interested in using video data for social science research. It offers a comprehensive repository of tools, resources, and concepts for pursuing effective video-based research. -- Doron Shiffer-Sebba As researchers increasingly turn to video data, there is a real need for a comprehensive repository of expertise about what to do with it. This book fulfils this need fulsomely. The authors are clear about their aims and coverage, advising readers to 'take what is useful'. For many, that will be the entire volume. -- Pamela Woolner Nassauer and Legewie provide an accessible, practice-oriented guide to handling video data; a service to students and scholars who are intrigued by the abundance of videos surrounding us and want to know how to draw empirical lessons from them. -- Charlie Zaharoff Video Data Analysis is a rare multidisciplinary textbook. The authors admirably integrate issues in the social sciences and the budding research field of digital visual analysis. Broad in scope yet accessible, this book provides novel and comprehensive methods for systematically analysing audiovisual recordings of complex real-life social phenomena. -- Chiao-I Tseng Centering thoughtful, ethical, and robust social science research, Nassauer and Legewie offer a concise methodology for engaging in Video Data Analysis. Situated within our increasingly digitized and surveilled social worlds, this book presents an essential framework for the 21stcentury study of human relation -- Malika Stuerznickel This book is an incredibly useful source for the analysis of video material. The chapters are easy to understand and require no prior knowledge on visual research methods. I fully recommend it to students interested in engaging and innovative methodology. -- Katarina Dacic