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Explore advanced concepts in social network analysis through this lecture that delves deeper into statistical modeling techniques for understanding complex social structures and relationships. Learn sophisticated methods for analyzing network data, including approaches for handling dependencies between network nodes, modeling social influence processes, and understanding how information and behaviors spread through connected populations. Discover how to apply Bayesian statistical frameworks to network analysis problems, with emphasis on practical implementation strategies for real-world social network datasets. Master techniques for dealing with common challenges in network analysis such as missing data, measurement error, and the identification of causal effects within interconnected systems. Gain insights into cutting-edge research methods used in computational social science and network epidemiology, with applications spanning from online social platforms to organizational behavior and public health interventions.
Syllabus
Statistical Rethinking 2026 Lecture B05 - Social Networks II
Taught by
Richard McElreath