Difference between revisions of "Social network"
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A [[social network]] is a structure made up of a set of [[social entity|social entiti]]es such as individuals or organizations), sets of dyadic ties, and other social interactions between actors. The social network perspective provides a set of methods for analyzing the structure of whole social entities as well as a variety of theories explaining the patterns observed in these structures.[1] The study of these structures uses social network analysis to identify local and global patterns, locate influential entities, and examine network dynamics. | A [[social network]] is a structure made up of a set of [[social entity|social entiti]]es such as individuals or organizations), sets of dyadic ties, and other social interactions between actors. The social network perspective provides a set of methods for analyzing the structure of whole social entities as well as a variety of theories explaining the patterns observed in these structures.[1] The study of these structures uses social network analysis to identify local and global patterns, locate influential entities, and examine network dynamics. | ||
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| + | According to the [[HRBoK Guide]], | ||
| + | :[[Social network]]. Group of people with similar interests. A group of people who interact because they have a common interest. The group communicates either in person or by using technology (for example, Facebook or Twitter). | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:29, 21 July 2020
A social network is a structure made up of a set of social entities such as individuals or organizations), sets of dyadic ties, and other social interactions between actors. The social network perspective provides a set of methods for analyzing the structure of whole social entities as well as a variety of theories explaining the patterns observed in these structures.[1] The study of these structures uses social network analysis to identify local and global patterns, locate influential entities, and examine network dynamics.
Definition
According to the HRBoK Guide,
- Social network. Group of people with similar interests. A group of people who interact because they have a common interest. The group communicates either in person or by using technology (for example, Facebook or Twitter).
