Social Network Analysis: A HandbookSAGE, 25 mars 2000 - 208 pages The revised and updated edition of this bestselling text provides an accessible introduction to the theory and practice of network analysis in the social sciences. It gives a clear and authoritative guide to the general framework of network analysis, explaining the basic concepts, technical measures and reviewing the available computer programs. The book outlines both the theoretical basis of network analysis and the key techniques for using it as a research tool. Building upon definitions of points, lines and paths, John Scott demonstrates their use in clarifying such measures as density, fragmentation and centralization. He identifies the various cliques, components and circles into which networks are formed, and outlines |
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absolute centre adjacency matrix affiliations agents algorithm approach argued binary block model Breiger Burt calculated cells Chapter circles cliques cluster analysis cohesion companies concept CONCOR configuration connected constructed contacts correlation cycle cyclic components data files data matrix defined degree density diagram dimensions directed graph directors discussed ego-centric enterprises Euclidean Euclidean distances example Figure GRADAP Granovetter graph theory group behaviour Harary Harvard Homans idea identified important incidence matrix INSNA interlocks interpersonal investigation involved k-core k-plex large number Laumann Levels of measurement mathematical measure method multidimensional scaling n-clique number of lines number of points overall particular path distance pattern point centrality positions possible principal components principal components analysis procedure produced relational data sample set of points shows similar simply social network analysis sociogram Sociology sociometric spreadsheet structural equivalence sub-graph sub-groups techniques theoretical tions total number UCINET undirected variables Warner Wellman