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Research interests
I am interested in how we can use digital traces to better understand people with applications in both security and health. With this, I apply a variety of methods, including traditional statistical techniques, machine learning, computational linguistics, as well as some qualitative techniques.
I am particularly interested in how we can understand how individuals negotiate and adapt their behavior over time and across contexts, both on- and offline.
Measurement and inferences are key to my work, where I am fascinated about how we conceptualise, capture, measure, and generate inferences about individuals.
I am also on the committee for two Research Ethics Councils: (1) University of Bath -- Social Sciences Research Ethics Council (SSREC), and (2) Lancaster University (CREST) -- Security Research Ethics Council (SREC).
Teaching interests
I currently teach the MSc Units Data Mining and Machine Learning (MN50752) and Data Mining, Machine Learning, and Econometrics (ES50155).
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
External positions
Honorary Lecturer in Digital Health, University of Bristol
18 Sept 2020 → 18 Sept 2023
Policy Advisor, Cabinet Office
May 2018 → Jul 2018
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Conversational moves and dialogue acts in persuasive communication: Phase III
Davidson, B. (PI) & Joinson, A. (CoI)
1/12/23 → 31/03/25
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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Sentiment Analysis Phase 2
Hinds, J. (PI), Davidson, B. (CoI) & Ayravainen, L. (Researcher)
1/09/23 → 30/06/25
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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Sentiment Analysis Review
Hinds, J. (PI) & Davidson, B. (CoI)
1/11/22 → 31/03/25
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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Computational Social Science – Social Data Bias
Davidson, B. (PI)
Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
1/09/21 → 31/05/22
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
Research output
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Assessing computational reproducibility in Behavior Research Methods
Ellis, D., Towse, J., Brown, O., Cork, A., Davidson, B., Devereux, S., Hinds, J., Ivory, M., Nightingale, S., Parry, D., Piwek, L., Shaw, H. & Towse, A., 31 Dec 2024, In: Behavior Research Methods. 56, 8, p. 8745-8760 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Challenges and Opportunities for the Design of Inclusive Digital Mental Health Tools: Understanding Culturally Diverse Young People's Experiences
Soubutts, E., Shrestha, P., Davidson, B., Qu, C., Mindel, C., Sefi, A., Marshall, P. & McNaney, R., 11 May 2024, CHI 2024 - Proceedings of the 2024 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Sytems. Floyd Mueller, F., Kyburz, P., Williamson, J. R., Sas, C., Wilson, M. L., Toups Dugas, P. & Shklovski, I. (eds.). New York, U. S. A.: Association for Computing Machinery, 16 p. 697. (Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems - Proceedings).Research output: Chapter or section in a book/report/conference proceeding › Chapter in a published conference proceeding
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Conflict Forecasting using Remote Sensing Data: An Application to the Syrian Civil War
Racek, D., Thurner, P. W., Davidson, B., Zhu, X. & Kauermann, G., 31 Jan 2024, In: International Journal of Forecasting. 40, 1, p. 373-391Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Internet Memes as Stabilizers of Conspiracy Culture: A Cognitive Anthropological Analysis
Godwin, E., Davidson, B., Hill, T. & Joinson, A., 16 Nov 2024, (Acceptance date) In: Social Media and Society.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Making a deal with the devil and your neighbour: A structuration approach to privacy and security in practice
Swierczynski, J., Davidson, B., Joinson, A. & Syrda, J., 28 Nov 2024, (PsyArXiv).Research output: Working paper / Preprint › Preprint
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Datasets
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Dataset Containing Online Communities Metadata
Joinson, A. (Creator) & Davidson, B. (Creator), University of Bath, 22 May 2019
DOI: 10.15125/BATH-00558
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Thesis
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Shape Shifting Behavior and Identity Across Digital Systems
Davidson, B. (Author), Joinson, A. (Supervisor), 20 Nov 2019Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › PhD
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