Session
Social Network Analysis

This is a 4-day workshop providing a comprehensive introduction to the concepts and methods of social network analysis.

Day 1. Conceptual Overview

Led by Dan Brass, a broad overview of the entire field, including an introduction to concepts and review of the literature. Includes a discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of the network approach, and perspectives on the future of the field.

Days 2-4. Social Network Analysis

Led by Rich DeJordy, with help from Travis Grosser, Ginny Kidwell, Chris Sterling, and Josh Marineau. Key concepts of network analysis are presented conceptually and then illustrated through the analysis of real data using UCINET software. In addition, we cover data collection issues, research design issues, and ways of getting network data into the software.

Readings

• Borgatti, S.P. and Foster, P. 2003. The network paradigm in organizational research:  A review and typology. Journal of Management. 29(6): 991-1013 [pdf]
• Borgatti, S.P., Mehra, A., Brass, D. and Labianca, G. (2009). “Network Analysis in the Social Sciences.” Science. Vol. 323. no. 5916, Feb 13, pp. 892 - 895  [published version] [longer pre-pub version]

Resources

• Steve Borgatti's Ph.D. course on social network analysis

Contact

• For more information, contact Dan Brass (dbrass@uky.edu) or Rich DeJordy (dejordy@gmail.com)