dc.contributor.author |
Hara, Noriko |
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dc.date.accessioned |
2012-04-06T13:12:49Z |
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dc.date.available |
2012-04-06T13:12:49Z |
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dc.date.issued |
2002 |
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dc.identifier.citation |
Hara, N. (2002). Analysis of computer-mediated communication using Formal Concept Analysis as a visualizing methodology. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 26(1), 25-49. |
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dc.identifier.uri |
https://hdl.handle.net/2022/14342 |
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dc.description.abstract |
Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC) is used in different contexts such as business, non-profit organizations, and education and uses different tools such as computer conferencing, e-mail, and groupware. However, it is apparent that the field of CMC lacks established methodologies to analyze the phenomena. This article introduces the use of Formal Concept Analysis (FCA) as a methodology to visualize the data in CMC. FCA is based on a mathematical lattice theory and offers visual maps (graphs) with conceptual hierarchies. Combined with content analysis, FCA is proposed to be a potential method for the analysis of CMC. In this study, three categories (social, cognitive, and metacognitive) from Henri's (1992) model for CMC content analysis were applied to FCA after a previous study used a content-analysis method based on Henri's model to convert the data from a computer conference. The purpose of this article is to provide an example of the application of FCA to CMC and to argue for its potential use for analyzing on-line discourse. Although this article specifically addresses issues related to analyzing data in CMC for education, the methodology is applicable to the analysis of CMC for different purposes. |
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dc.publisher |
Baywood Publishing Company |
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dc.relation.isversionof |
https://doi.org/10.2190/9W69-UL5K-DVNJ-BMT3 |
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dc.title |
Analysis of Computer-Mediated Communication: Using Formal Concept Analysis as a Visualizing Methodology |
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dc.type |
Article |
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