An Introduction to Exponential Random Graph Modeling (Quantitative Applications in the Social Sciences)

Synopsis

This Book Explains The Techniques And Applications Of Exponential Random Graph Modeling (ergm) For Social Scientists. Ergm Is A Statistical Approach To Modelling Social Network Structure That Goes Beyond The Descriptive Methods Conventionally Used In Social Network Analysis. The Promise And Challenge Of Network Approaches -- Statistical Network Models -- Building A Useful Exponential Random Graph Model -- Extensions Of The Basic Model For Directed Networks And Using Dyadic Attributes As Predictors -- Conclusion And Recommendations -- Appendix: Triad Types In Directed Networks. Jenine K. Harris, Washington University In St. Louis. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.