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Network Change

This module is concerned with measuring, visualizing and evaluating change in networks.

Topics

Analyzing networks changing over time

Key Readings

Snijders, Tom A.B. (2005). Models for Longitudinal Network Data. Chapter 11 in P. Carrington, J. Scott, & S. Wasserman (Eds.), Models and methods in social network analysis. New York: Cambridge University Press.
Moody, James, Daniel A. McFarland and Skye Bender-DeMoll. 2005. "Dynamic Network Visualization: Methods for Meaning with Longitudinal Network Movies” American Journal of Sociology 110:1206-1241 (associated movies are here).

Software

Siena. statistical analysis
Sonia. visualization

Bibliography

Additional Readings

Borgatti, S.P., Carley, K., and Krackhardt, D. 2006. Robustness of Centrality Measures under Conditions of Imperfect Data. Social Networks 28: 124–136. [pdf]

Empirical Studies

Burkhardt, Marlene E. (1994). Social Interaction Effects Following a Technological Change: A Longitudinal Investigation. Academy of Management Journal. Vol 37, Number 4. pp 869-898.
Johnson, J.C. 2000. Network evolution at the south pole. [doc]
Steglich, C.E.G., Snijders, T.A.B. and Pearson, M. (2007). Dynamic Networks and Behavior: Separating Selection from Influence. Submitted for publication.

See also

special issue of Mathematical Sociology on network evolution [google]

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