The first article in this series discussed the interconnectedness of people in social networks. The second discussed modeling techniques to visualize these networks. This post goes beyond visualization, presenting various analyses in understanding the spread of a virus within social networks. Through these analyses, we can get a clearer understanding of the characteristics of those … Continue reading Studying Covid-19 with Network Analysis
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Covid-19, Network Analysis, and Network Models
In part 1 of this post, I discussed the interconnectivity of social networks highlighting the closeness we all share. I also noted the impact this has on the spread of a virus such as Covid-19. In this post, I explore how to visualize networks to better understand its transmission, enabling us to combat its spread. … Continue reading Covid-19, Network Analysis, and Network Models
Kevin Bacon, Covid-19, & Social Networks (Part 1)
Let me start by noting that I am not suggesting that Kevin Bacon has Covid-19 or is spreading the virus. To the best of my knowledge, the guy isn’t even infected. So why bring him up? Do you remember that game Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon? There is a good lesson to learn about Covid-19 … Continue reading Kevin Bacon, Covid-19, & Social Networks (Part 1)
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