|
Abstract:
|
Connections between individuals are vital for a range of social, health, and economic outcomes. A referral from a friend might be the key to finding a new job. A loved one provides comfort after a medical procedure. Comparing your activity tracker data with others' provides extra motivation to exercise before work. Collecting data on these connections, however, is typically expensive or, in many cases impractical or unethical. In this roundtable we'll discuss strategies for collecting social network data. Our discussion will cover the challenges associated with collecting complete graph data as well as strategies that rely on partial graphs, indirect network measures, or administrative/social media data.
|
