Social Network Analysis - A Lab in R for Beginners

Learn the fundamentals of social network analysis through a comprehensive video series that combines theoretical concepts with hands-on R programming labs. Master the basics of network structures, data visualization, and graph creation while exploring essential network metrics including density, average path distance, and degree distribution. Develop skills in analyzing positional features, clustering techniques, and various centrality measures such as in-degree, closeness, betweenness, and eigenvector centrality. Practice creating and improving network visualizations through multiple R laboratory sessions that focus on graph design, readability, and different network layouts. Explore advanced topics including survey methodologies in network research, storytelling with network data, and visual thinking approaches for network studies. Gain practical experience working with real network data structures while building proficiency in R programming for social network analysis applications.

Syllabus

A Quick Look at Social Network Analysis
The Basics of Social Network Analysis: A Social Network Lab in R for Beginners
Network Layouts and Data Structures: A Social Network Lab in R for Beginners
R Lab.1 - Let's Draw a Social Network Graph: A Social Network Lab in R for Beginners
R Lab.2 - Improving the Design and Readability: A Social Network Lab in R for Beginners
Introduction to Positional Features: A Social Network Lab in R for Beginners
Clustering in Social Network Analysis: A Social Network Lab in R for Beginners
In-Degree Centrality: A Social Network Lab in R for Beginners
Closeness Centrality & Betweenness Centrality: A Social Network Lab in R for Beginners
Eigenvector Centrality: A Social Network Lab in R for Beginners
R Lab.3- Density, Average Path Distance, Degree Distribution:A Social Network Lab in R for Beginners
R Lab.4 - Clustering, In-Degree, & Out-Degree: A Social Network Lab in R for Beginners
R Lab.5 - Closeness Centrality: A Social Network Lab in R for Beginners
R Lab.6 - Betweenness Centrality: A Social Network Lab in R for Beginners
R Lab.7 - Eigenvector Centrality: A Social Network Lab in R for Beginners
Surveys and Stories in Social Networks: A Social Network Lab in R for Beginners
Visual Thinking with Layouts in Network Studies
What is Social Network Analysis?