Social Network Analysis: A HandbookSAGE Publications, 2 mai 2000 - 224 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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1 Types of data and analysis | 3 |
The Development of Social Network Analysis | 7 |
the sociometric star | 10 |
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absolute centre adjacency matrix affiliations agents algorithm approach argued binary block model boundaries Burt calculated cells chapter circles cliques cluster analysis cohesion companies concept CONCOR configuration connected constructed contacts corporate interlocks correlation cycle cyclic components data files data matrix defined degree density diagram dimensions directed graph directors discussed ego-centric enterprises Euclidean distances example Figure Gattrell GRADAP Granovetter graph theory group behaviour Harary Harrison White Homans idea identified image matrix important incidence matrix INSNA interlocks interpersonal investigation involved k-core k-plex Laumann mathematical measure method multidimensional scaling multiplicity n-clique number of lines number of points overall particular path distance pattern point centrality positions possible principal components procedure produced relational data roles sample set of points shows similar simply social network analysis sociogram sociological sociometric spreadsheet structural equivalence sub-graph sub-groups techniques theoretical tions total number UCINET undirected variables Virtual Memory Warner Yankee City