Analyzing Social Networks

Analyzing Social Networks

<br> <br>Written by a stellar team of experts, Analyzing Social Networks is a practical book on how to collect, visualize, analyze and interpret social network data with a particular emphasis on the use of the software tools UCINET and Netdraw. <br> <br> The book includes a clear and detailed introduction to the fundamental concepts of network analyses, including centrality, subgroups, equivalence and network structure, as well as cross-cutting chapters that helpfully show how to apply network concepts to different kinds of networks.<br> <br> Written using simple language and notation with few equations, this book masterfully covers the research process, including:<br> · The initial design stage <br> · Data collection and manipulation<br> · Measuring key variables<br> · Exploration of structure<br> · Hypothesis testing <br> · Interpretation<br> <br> This is an essential resource for students, researchers and practitioners across the social sciences who want to use network analysis as part of their research. <br><br><span>A companion website is available at: sites.google.com/site/analyzingsocialnetworks/</span>