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Network Analysis
Kapucu, Hu
Routledge eBooks25 Aug 2026
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Network Analysis
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Abstract
In this chapter, we introduce network analysis as a set of tools and methods for examining the relationships and patterns of relational structures, processes, and outcomes. We emphasize the importance of understanding these relational structures to enhance problem-solving and decision-making in network governance. We present the different types of network research designs and the importance of defining network boundaries. We further discuss the use of network analysis for understanding interorganizational networks and cover key measures of network analysis at various levels, including node, group, and network levels. Lastly, we present an overview of various software packages used for network analysis and provide step-by-step guidance for using the “igraph” package of RStudio, when conducting network analysis.