In this class we explore at overall patterns in the structure of a network. This includes several different kinds of things, including finding emergent subgroups (e.g., cliques) and examining ties between a priori classes (such as departments or genders). Of particular interest will be density tables, which show the density of ties within and between groups.
Supplementary Readings (optional)
Borgatti, S. P., Everett, M. G., & Shirey, P. 1990. LS sets, lambda sets and other cohesive subsets. Social Networks, 12: 337-357. [pdf]
Borgatti, S.P. How to explain hierarchical clustering. [html]
Girvan and Newman. http://arxiv.org/abs/cond-mat/0112110