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Social Network Analysis
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1992
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Social Data AnalysisEngineeringNetwork AnalysisNetwork ModelCommunicationSocial NetworkSocial WorkComputational Social ScienceData ScienceManagementCommunity DetectionSocial Network AnalysisSocial NetworksNetwork TheorySocial Network AggregationPersonal NetworkNetworked OrganizationNetwork ScienceOrganizational CommunicationSocial Work ResearchArts
Network analysis is presented as a useful extension of conventional forms of analysis. We introduce and illustrate basic features of network analysis. Reference materials are suggested and data from a network of 80 emergency service organizations are used to illustrate a matrix approach to network analysis. Our discussion shows how network analysis can complement standard modes of analysis to broaden and deepen the application of theories to social work. We conclude that network analysis has great potential in social work research and theory.