In Social Network Analysis, Which Centrality Index Should I Use?: Theoretical Differences and Empirical Similarities among Top Centralities
This research examines four frequently used centrality indices—degree, closeness, betweenness, and eigenvectors—to understand the extent to which their clear theoretical distinctions are reflected in differences in empirical performance. Even for stylized networks in which one centrality index may s...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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University of Arizona Libraries
2018-08-01
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| Series: | Journal of Methods and Measurement in the Social Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.uair.arizona.edu/index.php/jmmss/article/view/22991 |