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2011 Sessions

2011 Sessions

2011 Sessions

2011 Sessions

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Stochastic Modeling of Networks with SIENA

Instructors: Christian Steglich,

Location: B&E 2488

This is a 3-day workshop providing a comprehensive introduction to stochastic modeling of complete social networks. Foci of the workshop are the analysis of longitudinal network data by stochastic actor-based models and the analysis of cross-sectional network data by exponential random graph models (ERGMs, also known as p* models). For both types of analysis, the software used is the SIENA program, which is part of the StOCNET program package. Christian Steglich is one of the developers of the SIENA model.

Schedule

Day	Time	Topics
Tues	Morning	Introduction to stochastic modeling of networks Cross-sectional and longitudinal approaches Lab: Getting acquainted with the StOCNET interface
Tues	Afternoon	Stochastic actor-based models for network evolution Examples of applications, interpretation of results Lab: Analyzing longitudinal network data with the SIENA module
Wed	Morning	Models for the co-evolution of networks and actor characteristics Model specification, model selection, goodness of fit Lab: Stepwise construction of a co-evolution model
Wed	Afternoon	Estimation by simulation: principles and problems Approaching stochastic equilibrium: towards ERGMs Lab: Using SIENA to simulate networks
Thurs	Morning	Introduction to exponential random graph models Dyad dependence assumptions, model selection, goodness of fit Lab: Analyzing cross-sectional network data with the SIENA module
Thurs	Afternoon	Estimation in other program environments: statnet, PNet, batch mode SIENA More complex data types: valued, multiplex, multilevel, bipartite, growth Lab: Running SIENA outside StOCNET

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.G. van de Bunt, and Ch. Steglich (2009). On actor-based models for network evolution: Introduction to stochastic actor-based models for network dynamics. Social Networks. [pdf]
Steglich, Ch., T.A.B. Snijders, P West (2006). On co-evolution of networks and individual characteristics of the network actors: Applying SIENA: An illustrative analysis of the coevolution of adolescents' friendship networks, taste in music, and alcohol consumption. Methodology, 2, 48--56. [pdf]

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For more information, contact Christian Steglich.

Module Stochastic Modeling of Networks with SIENA

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Module
Stochastic Modeling of Networks with SIENA