Bing has launched a dataset on European Parliament elections 2024, aimed at enhancing transparency for researchers. The dataset, covering queries from multiple EU languages, reveals user behavior trends in search data from May to June 2024. Key insights include spikes in searches for voting information and election results, reflecting heightened public interest.
Sharing Data with Researchers on European Parliament Elections
In an exciting development, a new dataset focusing on the European Parliament elections of 2024 has been compiled. This initiative aims to enhance transparency and foster engagement within the research community.
What’s New
The dataset includes queries in various EU languages, allowing researchers to explore user behaviors related to the elections. Interested researchers can apply through a designated form, with applications reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
“We are glad to announce that we have compiled a dataset of European Parliament election 2024 related queries.”
Major Updates on Data Analysis
For this analysis, data was selected from six key EU countries: Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, and Poland. The data spans from May 1 to June 10, 2024, capturing trends leading up to and following the elections, which occur from June 6 to 9, 2024.
Data extraction techniques included identifying keywords related to the elections and analyzing queries that led to clicks on the official EU voting information site. Queries were categorized into themes such as Voting Information, Results, and Candidates and Parties, among others.
Understanding User Intent Over Time
The analysis reveals significant insights into user search intent. Notably, interest in Voting Information surged from May 15 until June 8, 2024. Additionally, peaks in Results-related queries were observed as the election approached, indicating heightened user interest in forecasts.
After June 9, a dramatic rise in queries was noted, coinciding with the final election day. Throughout the analysis period, the two most searched categories were Candidates and Parties, along with Voting Information.
“The two most searched categories by users are Candidates and Parties, along with Voting Information.”
What’s Important to Know
Bing is committed to engaging with the research community. Eligible organizations are encouraged to request access to the available datasets through the Bing Qualified Researcher Program. This initiative not only supports academic research but also contributes to a better understanding of public interest in the electoral process.
In summary, this dataset provides a valuable resource for researchers looking to analyze user behavior and engagement during the critical period of the European Parliament elections.
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