Introduction

For the first lab, I would like you to construct a network. Think about a type of relationship that is interesting, important, etc. and what it connects. Whatever floats your boat. It can be a real example from your life, something fictitious, anything really.

IMPORTANT: read through the instructions completely before deciding what you will choose.

Part I

After making your decision, do the following:

A. Describe the network

  1. Is the network one mode or multi-mode?
  2. What do the points (i.e. nodes) represent? (note: if multiple modes, be sure to describe each mode)
  3. What do the ties (i.e. edges) represent?
  4. Are the ties simplex or multiplex? (note: if multiplex, be sure to describe each edge)
  5. Are the ties undirected or directed? Binary/Weighted/Signed?
  6. Why type of edge is it? (social relationship? Interactions? Flow?)
  7. Why did you pick this network?

B. Draw a picture of the network (by hand is fine)

Part II

After completing Part I, choose a new network and repeat Part I on that network.

How to Submit

Upload a .pdf or .docx file to the appropriate link for this assignment on the Canvas page for this course.


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