Zeitschrift für Biometrie und Biostatistik

The Use of Networks to Investigate Social Systems

Abstract

Xiangming Fang

The technique of investigating social structures using networks and graph theory is known as social network analysis (SNA). It classifies networked systems as nodes (individual actors, persons, or items in the network) and ties, edges, or links (relationships or interactions) that connect them. Social network analysis is a useful tool for keeping track of the intricacies of the internet. SNA can show vital course information such as general activity and active groups. “Social networking systems are webbased tools that help people form and maintain specific types of relationships.” Coenen (2006), p. 75 An Analysis of the SocioTechnical Gap in Social Networking Sites provides more information