Definitive TED Talk Metadata and Transcripts

Columns

• transcript: Transcript of the Talk.
• duration: Duration of the Talk in seconds.
• comment_count: Number of Comments on the Talk page.
• Metadata: Includes generic, speaker, and talk-related information (columns detailed in the dataset structure).

Distribution

• Duration: Ranges from 411 seconds to 5,257 seconds, with a mean of approximately 727 seconds.
• Comments: Ranges from 37 to 6,460 comments, with a mean of 161.
• Completeness: The core metrics such as duration show 100% validity, while transcripts have a high validity rate (approximately 89%).

Usage

• Natural Language Processing (NLP): Analyse transcripts for sentiment, topic modelling, or linguistic patterns.
• Engagement Analysis: Correlate comment counts and duration to understand audience interaction.
• Public Speaking Research: Study the structure and length of successful talks.
• Content Recommendation: Build systems based on talk metadata and tags.

Coverage

• Time Range: Includes talks available on TED.com up to the scrape date of 24 June 2020.
• Scope: Covers the entire TED.com repository available at the time.
• Update Frequency: Expected to be updated quarterly.

License

Who Can Use It

• Data Scientists: For NLP projects and predictive modelling.
• Linguists: For analysing speech patterns and rhetorical devices.
• Public Speaking Coaches: To derive data-driven insights on effective presentation styles.
• Educators: For finding content relevant to specific topics like Business or Nature.

Dataset Name Suggestions

• Definitive TED Talk Metadata and Transcripts
• TED.com Complete Talks Collection
• TED Talks: Transcripts and Engagement Metrics

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