Analyzing social networks

Borgatti, Stephen P.

Analyzing social networks - 2nd - New Delhi SAGE Publications, 2018 - xix, 363 25 cm

Introduction --
Mathematical foundations --
Research design --
Data collection --
Data management --
Multivariate techniques used in network analysis --
Visualization --
Testing hypotheses --
Characterizing whole networks --
Centrality --
Subgroups --
Equivalence --
Analyzing two- mode data --
Large networks --
Ego networks.

Using simple language and equations, the authors provide expert, clear insight into every step of social network analysis -- including basic maths principles that even a novice can follow. Focusing on NetDraw and UCINET, the introduce relevant software tools step-by-step, in an easy to follow way. In addiiton to the fundamentals of network analysis and the research process, this edition emphasizes: digital data and social networks like Twitter; statistical models to use in SNA, like QAP and ERGM; the structure and centrality of networks; and methods for cohesive subgroups/community detection. -- Provided by publisher.

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Social networks.
Social sciences--Network analysis.
Sociale netwerken.
Sociale processen.
Netwerkanalyse.
Datamining.

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