Welcome to the XXXIX Sunbelt Social Networks Conference of the International Network for Social Network Analysis (INSNA). Here are some conference-related information... There are more on the Conference Website (you can download some helpful documents directly from the home page, under ’’Shared Files’’). WiFi: Network: Visiteurs UQAM User name: asunbelt2019 Password: DQ32fK23 OR EDUROAM is also available everywhere in all UQAM Buildings. There is also a Public WIFI Network in Downtown Montréal: MTL-WIFI (see here for more details). RESTAURANTS There is no lack of good restaurants and bars near the Conference venue and in Montréal globally. Download the pdf file for a few suggestions (under ’’Shared Files’’ on the website).
The workshop introduces R and package igraph for social network data manipulation, visualization, and analysis. The workshop introduces R and package igraph for social network data manipulation, visualization, and analysis. The material will cover: -Brief introduction to R. -Creating and manipulating network data objects. -Working with node and tie attributes. -Creating network visualizations. - A tour through computing selected SNA methods including: degree distribution, centrality measures, shortest paths, connected components, quantifying homophily / segregation, network community detection. - Connections to other R packages for SNA, e.g.: statnet, RSiena, egonetR.
