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SUMMARY
Web-based data collection is becoming increasingly important in many social science fields. However, a scientific methodology for Web-based data collection has not yet been developed. The guideline components of such a methodology have been identified but, so far, they have only been expressed in natural language and are not yet semantically compliant with automated data extraction software.
In order to resolve this problem, the project team proposes to develop models and techniques to express Web-based data collection guidelines, rules and policies at different levels of abstraction. The finalised results will be realised in a suitable application.
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SOLUTIONS
- Developing new techniques for automatic data extraction from the Web which rely on Semantic Web technologies and automatic reasoning to plan actions compliant with the guidelines
- Implementing a demonstrative tool able to use the above mentioned technologies for Web-based data collection
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LINK: http://www.usi.ch/en/ricerca/research_dettaglio_progetto?id=678
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