Social Network Data Analysis

Dates: Tuesday 14th September 2010

Times: 9.30am to 12.30pm

Course Leader: Dr Mamata Parhi, WISERD at Swansea

Location:  Bangor University, Main Arts Building, 3rd Floor, Room CR2

Overview

Social networks are structures of relations between social actors – e.g., friendship between individuals, collaboration between companies, trade between countries, etc. They are important not only in themselves but also for explaining a variety of actor-dependent characteristics (performance, attitudes, prominence, etc.) Particularly interesting is the two-way influence between relational networks and individual actions and outcomes. The data structure of social networks, where the usual statistical assumption of independent cases is totally implausible, poses special requirements for data analysis.

The training session will first provide an introductory overview of Social Network Analysis and its applicability across research areas. The course then would include computer classes for hands-on data analysis using the UCINET software program.

Fee Information

Workshop fee per day:

UK Registered Postgraduate Student - £30
Staff at Any UK Higher Education Institution - £60
ESRC Funded Researcher - £60
Registered Charity - £60
Other - £220

All fees include event materials, lunch, morning and afternoon tea. They do not include travel and accommodation costs.

A booking form for this event can be found by clicking here.

For further information please contact WISERD.events@cardiff.ac.uk