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Reddit Technology Discussions Data
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About
This dataset offers thorough insights into technology-related conversations and interactions on Reddit, a prominent internet discussion forum [1]. It aims to provide value to tech enthusiasts seeking to remain current with field developments and professionals monitoring industry trends [1]. Essentially, it serves as a resource for understanding and extracting meaning from the broader technology landscape, potentially inspiring action or educating users on forthcoming changes [1].
Columns
The
technology.csv file includes the following columns:- title: A string representing the title of the discussion [2, 3].
- score: An integer indicating the score of the discussion, as determined by Reddit contributors [2, 3].
- id: An identifier for the discussion [3].
- url: A string providing the website URL linked to the discussion [2, 3].
- comms_num: An integer representing the number of comments associated with the discussion [2, 3].
- created: A DateTime field indicating the date and time the discussion was created [2, 3].
- body: A string containing the main content of the discussion [2, 3].
- timestamp: An integer representing the timestamp of the discussion [2, 3].
Distribution
The dataset is provided in a CSV (Comma Separated Values) file format [2, 4]. While a precise total number of rows or records is not specified, observed data ranges for
score suggest around 1,720 unique values and for created approximately 1,757 unique values within specific date ranges [5, 6]. This implies a similar number of records for the dataset. A sample file will be updated separately to the platform [4].Usage
This dataset is ideal for various applications and use cases:
- Companies can utilise it to develop targeted online marketing campaigns for Reddit users interested in specific areas of technology [1].
- Academic researchers may track and analyse trends in technology-related discussions on Reddit over time [1].
- Technology professionals can leverage the comments and discussions to gauge public opinion and consumer sentiment towards technological advancements or products [1].
- It also enables the development of hypotheses regarding correlations between factors like rating or comment count [1].
Coverage
The dataset spans a time range from 3 December 2022 to 18 December 2022 based on the
created timestamp [6]. Its geographic scope is global, reflecting discussions on Reddit's /r/technology subreddit [1, 7]. The demographic scope primarily includes Reddit users interested in technology-related topics [1].License
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Who Can Use It
Intended users for this dataset include:
- Tech-savvy individuals who wish to remain informed about new developments in their field [1].
- Professionals looking to keep abreast of industry trends [1].
- Companies for targeted marketing [1].
- Academic researchers for trend analysis [1].
- Technology professionals for gauging public opinion [1].
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Attributes
Original Data Source: Reddit: /r/technology (Submissions & Comments)
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