Part I - Network Dynamics
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Summary
Part One presents the fundamentals of the stochastic actor-oriented model. The first chapter puts forward the basic principle that individual ties matter. After Chapter 2 indicating the type of data for which the model can be applied, Chapter 3 explains the basic structure of the model. Flesh on the bones is provided in Chapter 4, which gives a basic list of effects that may drive network dynamics. Estimation and testing of parameters is treated in Chapter 5. Chapter 6 gives some help in interpreting results. Chapter 7 treats rates of change differing between actors, and Chapter 8 treats distinctions between what influences creating new ties and what influences maintaining existing ties. Methods for assessing the quality of model specification and associated recommendations are given in Chapter 9. The part ends with Chapter 10 about missing data, changing network composition, and structurally determined tie values.
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