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Search results for "social network analysis" ...
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Connecting the dots with NodeXL
NodeXL is an add-in for Excel 2007 and 2010 that allows you to do network analysis (aka social network analysis) in a familiar spreadsheet environment. You'll learn how to use the software by turning data from 2007 on voting patterns in the US Senate into an informative graphic revealing the chamber's underlying dynamics - and highlighting the few senators who broke the partisan mold.
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Social Network Analysis: Tools for connecting the dots
Donald gives examples of some great tools you can use when investigating social networking and provides some cool graphics on how you can display your findings.
Tags: social networks; NodeXL; UCINET; Analyzethe.US; Muckety; They Rule
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Lightning Talks: NodeXL for Social Network Analysis
NodeXL is a free template for Excel 2007 and 2010 that makes Social Network Analysis easy for anyone familiar with basic spreadsheet functions. NodeXL has been optimized for analyzing online social media-it includes built-in connections to query the APIs of Twitter, Flickrand YouTube, allowing you to draw networks of users and their activity.
Tags: social network analysis; NodeXL; Excel; API; clustering
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Connecting the Dots
Donald's presentation includes examples of social network analysis, and points to resources and websites that map the relationships of power in government, etc.
Tags: social network analysis; UCINET; muckety; TheyRule.net; AnalyzeThe.US; NodeXL;
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Social Network Analysis
This powerpoint presentation describes Social Network Analysis and outlines various applications of SNA in your reporting. Kessler and Dowdell give examples of SNA in work they have completed for various publications
Tags: SNA; social networking; social network analysis; relationships; INSNA; UCINET; DISCUS;
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Housing
Kessler covered the story of defective chinese drywall for the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. His presentation explains how we went about the story. He also discusses using CAR and social network analysis to look at questionable mortgage/land deals.
Tags: drywall; housing; data; CAR; computer-assisted reporting; shipping data; builders; SNA; social network analysis
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Social Network Analysis
This presentation shows several examples of social network analysis. Kessler explores what social network analysis allows you to do in your reporting, and several topics - such as campaign finance and charity scams - that are ripe for such analysis
Tags: social networking; social network analysis; SNA; networks;
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From Database to Network
This tipsheet discusses the most effective way of getting data into social network software such as UCINET. "The most convenient, consistent and simplest way to get larger files into UCINET is to first work with a database manager and then create text files that are readable in UCINET. This handout will give a brief introduction to DL files (text files readable in UCINET) including creating, importing and displaying them in UCINET. Please note that this handout assumes reasonable knowledge of UCINET, Microsoft Access or Microsoft FoxPro."
Tags: UCINET; social network; social network analysis; text file; Microsoft; Access; FoxPro
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The Nuts and Bolts of Social Network Analysis
This PowerPoint describes social network analysis (SNA) (complete with online examples) and introduces several of the software options for doing such analysis. Included are some links to information on the background of SNA, and tips on getting your data into UCINET.
Tags: social network analysis; SNA; UCINET; INSNA; DISCUS
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Muckety: Exploring the paths of power and influence
The author offers a guided tour of the muckety.com social network analysis website. The tipsheet is full of screenshots to show the step-by-step process of using the website. The tipsheet goes in to great detail about how to create maps of social networks on Muckety.com. It also explains the various features and tools of the website.
Tags: social network analysis; social networking; web research; internet; backgrounding