Network Analysis
Network Analysis#
Network analysis is the study of the relationships between objects in a network. It is used in a wide variety of fields, including sociology, psychology, computer science, and biology.
Network Analysis Methods#
There are many different methods for analyzing networks, but some of the most common include:
- Graph theory: Graph theory is a branch of mathematics that studies the properties of graphs, which are mathematical structures that represent networks.
- Social network analysis: Social network analysis is a field of sociology that studies the structure and dynamics of social networks.
- Information network analysis: Information network analysis is a field of computer science that studies the structure and dynamics of information networks.
- Transportation network analysis: Transportation network analysis is a field of civil engineering that studies the structure and dynamics of transportation networks.
- Biological network analysis: Biological network analysis is a field of biology that studies the structure and dynamics of biological networks.
Applications of Network Analysis#
Network analysis has a wide variety of applications, including: