ERGM

Today's class will be led by Filip Agneessens. He will provide a general introduction to stochastic modeling of ties, with a particular focus on exponential random graph models (ERGM).

Readings

• Robins, G., P. Pattison, Y. Kalish, and D. Lusher (2007). On exponential random graph models for cross-sectional analysis of complete networks: An introduction to exponential random graph (p*) models for social networks. Social Networks, 29(2): 173-191 [pdf]

  • Snijders, T.A.B., G. van de Bunt, G., and Ch. Steglich (2010). Introduction to stochastic actor-based models for network dynamics. Social Networks, 32: 44-60 [pdf]

Slides

• • were emailed to participants

Video

• 10_ergm.mp4