Deterministic Models of Social Networks,

Abstract

This paper examines the problems of the generation of social physics, and describes the use of mathematical models in social network theory. It is shown that network theories are difficult to validate because of the large error in the data used to generate and confirm such theories. Some potential ways in which measurement error might be lessened are discussed. Five dynamic models of social networks are compared, with emphasis placed on their common assumptions. It would appear that social network models can be improved only if better measuring devices become available.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA014968

Entities

People

  • H. Russell Bernard
  • Peter D. Killworth

Organizations

  • West Virginia University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Applied Mathematics
  • Cooperation
  • Demographic Cohorts
  • Interdisciplinary Science
  • Mathematical Models
  • Mathematics
  • Measurement
  • Models
  • Network Science
  • Operations Research
  • Social Networks
  • Systems Science

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Computer Networking
  • Theoretical Analysis.