Social Network Analysis And Education

Author : Brian V. Carolan
Publisher : SAGE Publications
ISBN 13 : 1483303519
Total Pages : 345 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Social Network Analysis and Education written by Brian V. Carolan and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2013-03-14 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social Network Analysis and Education: Theory, Methods & Applications provides an introduction to the theories, methods, and applications that constitute the social network perspective. Unlike more general texts, this applied title is designed for those current and aspiring educational researchers learning how to study, conceptualize, and analyze social networks. Brian V. Carolan's main intent is to encourage you to consider the social network perspective in light of your emerging research interests and evaluate how well this perspective illuminates the social complexities surrounding educational phenomena. Relying on diverse examples drawn from the educational research literature, this book makes explicit how the theories and methods associated with social network analysis can be used to better describe and explain the social complexities surrounding varied educational phenomena.

Author : Alan J. Daly
Publisher : Harvard Education Press
ISBN 13 : 1612503764
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Social Network Theory and Educational Change written by Alan J. Daly and published by Harvard Education Press. This book was released on 2010-12-01 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social Network Theory and Educational Change offers a provocative and fascinating exploration of how social networks in schools can impede or facilitate the work of education reform. Drawing on the work of leading scholars, the book comprises a series of studies examining networks among teachers and school leaders, contrasting formal and informal organizational structures, and exploring the mechanisms by which ideas, information, and influence flow from person to person and group to group. The case studies provided in the book reflect a rich variety of approaches and methodologies, showcasing the range and power of this dynamic new mode of analysis. An introductory chapter places social network theory in context and explains the basic tools and concepts, while a concluding chapter points toward new directions in the field. Taken together, they make a powerful statement: that the success or failure of education reform ultimately is not solely the result of technical plans and blueprints, but of the relational ties that support or constrain the pace, depth, and direction of change. This unique volume provides an invaluable introduction to an emerging and increasingly important field of education research.

Author : Dominik E. Froehlich
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0429557043
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mixed Methods Social Network Analysis written by Dominik E. Froehlich and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-12-09 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mixed Methods Social Network Analysis brings together diverse perspectives from 42 international experts on how to design, implement, and evaluate mixed methods social network analysis (MMSNA). There is an increased recognition that social networks can be important catalysts for change and transformation. This edited book from leading experts in mixed methods and social network analysis describes how researchers can conceptualize, develop, mix, and intersect diverse approaches, concepts, and tools. In doing so, they can improve their understanding and insights into the complex change processes in social networks. Section 1 includes eight chapters that reflect on "Why should we do MMSNA?", providing a clear map of MMSNA research to date and why to consider MMSNA. In Section 2 the remaining 11 chapters are dedicated to the question "How do I do MMSNA?", illustrating how concentric circles, learning analytics, qualitative structured approaches, relational event modeling, and other approaches can empower researchers. This book shows that mixing qualitative and quantitative approaches to social network analysis can empower people to understand the complexities of change in networks and relations between people. It shows how mixed analysis can be applied to a wide range of data generated by diverse global communities: American school children, Belgian teachers, Dutch medical professionals, Finnish consultants, French school children, and Swedish right-wing social media users, amongst others. It will be of great interest to researchers and postgraduate students in education and social sciences and mixed methods scholars.

Author : Brian V. Carolan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781452270104
Total Pages : 315 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Social Network Analysis and Education written by Brian V. Carolan and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title provides an introduction to the theories, methods, and applications that constitute the social network perspective. Unlike more general texts, it is designed for those current and aspiring educational researchers learning how to study, conceptualize, and analyze social networks. The author's main intent is to encourage you to consider the social network perspective in light of your emerging research interests and evaluate how well this perspective illuminates the social complexities surrounding educational phenomena.

Author : John Scott
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 1849668175
Total Pages : 137 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book What is Social Network Analysis? written by John Scott and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2012-08-21 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part of the What is..? series, this book is an introductory guide providing explanations of the nature of social network methods.

Author : Stephen P. Borgatti
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1529765757
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Analyzing Social Networks Using R written by Stephen P. Borgatti and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2022-04-21 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This approachable book introduces network research in R, walking you through every step of doing social network analysis. Drawing together research design, data collection and data analysis, it explains the core concepts of network analysis in a non-technical way. The book balances an easy to follow explanation of the theoretical and statistical foundations underpinning network analysis with practical guidance on key steps like data management, preparation and visualisation. With clarity and expert insight, it: • Discusses measures and techniques for analyzing social network data, including digital media • Explains a range of statistical models including QAP and ERGM, giving you the tools to approach different types of networks • Offers digital resources like practice datasets and worked examples that help you get to grips with R software

Author : Wouter de Nooy
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521841733
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Exploratory Social Network Analysis with Pajek written by Wouter de Nooy and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2005-01-10 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first textbook on social network analysis integrating theory, applications, and professional software for performing network analysis. The book introduces the main concepts and their applications in social research with exercises. An application section explaining how to perform the network analyses with Pajek software follows each theoretical section.

Author : Reda Alhajj
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9781493971305
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Social Network Analysis and Mining written by Reda Alhajj and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-05-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Encyclopedia of Social Network Analysis and Mining (ESNAM) is the first major reference work to integrate fundamental concepts and research directions in the areas of social networks and applications to data mining. The second edition of ESNAM is a truly outstanding reference appealing to researchers, practitioners, instructors and students (both undergraduate and graduate), as well as the general public. This updated reference integrates all basics concepts and research efforts under one umbrella. Coverage has been expanded to include new emerging topics such as crowdsourcing, opinion mining, and sentiment analysis. Revised content of existing material keeps the encyclopedia current. The second edition is intended for college students as well as public and academic libraries. It is anticipated to continue to stimulate more awareness of social network applications and research efforts. The advent of electronic communication, and in particular on-line communities, have created social networks of hitherto unimaginable sizes. Reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of this unique field, the essential contributions of diverse disciplines, from computer science, mathematics, and statistics to sociology and behavioral science, are described among the 300 authoritative yet highly readable entries. Students will find a world of information and insight behind the familiar façade of the social networks in which they participate. Researchers and practitioners will benefit from a comprehensive perspective on the methodologies for analysis of constructed networks, and the data mining and machine learning techniques that have proved attractive for sophisticated knowledge discovery in complex applications. Also addressed is the application of social network methodologies to other domains, such as web networks and biological networks.

Author : Christina Prell
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1446290131
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Social Network Analysis written by Christina Prell and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2011-10-26 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We live in a world that is paradoxically both small and vast; each of us is embedded in local communities and yet we are only a few 'links' away from anyone else in the world. This engaging book represents these interdependencies' positive and negative consequences, their multiple effects and the ways in which a local occurrence in one part of the world can directly affect the rest. Then it demonstrates precisely how these interactions and relationships form. This is a book for the social network novice learning how to study, think about and analyse social networks; the intermediate user, not yet familiar with some of the newer developments in the field; and the teacher looking for a range of exercises, as well as an up-to-date historical account of the field. It is divided into three clear sections: 1. historical & Background Concepts 2. Levels of Analysis 3. Advances, Extensions and Conclusions The book provides a full overview of the field - historical origins, common theoretical perspectives and frameworks; traditional and current analytical procedures and fundamental mathematical equations needed to get a foothold in the field. Available with Perusall—an eBook that makes it easier to prepare for class Perusall is an award-winning eBook platform featuring social annotation tools that allow students and instructors to collaboratively mark up and discuss their SAGE textbook. Backed by research and supported by technological innovations developed at Harvard University, this process of learning through collaborative annotation keeps your students engaged and makes teaching easier and more effective. Learn more.

Author : Song Yang
Publisher : SAGE Publications, Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9781483325217
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Social Network Analysis written by Song Yang and published by SAGE Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 2016-12-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social Network Analysis: Methods and Examples by Song Yang, Franziska B. Keller, and Lu Zheng prepares social science students to conduct their own social network analysis (SNA) by covering basic methodological tools along with illustrative examples from various fields. This innovative book takes a conceptual rather than a mathematical approach as it discusses the connection between what SNA methods have to offer and how those methods are used in research design, data collection, and analysis. Four substantive applications chapters provide examples from politics, work and organizations, mental and physical health, and crime and terrorism studies.