An Introduction to Exponential Random Graph Modeling

This volume introduces the basic concepts of Exponential Random Graph Modeling (ERGM), gives examples of why it is used, and shows the reader how to conduct basic ERGM analyses in their own research. ERGM is a statistical approach to modeling social network structure that goes beyond the descriptive methods conventionally used in social network analysis. By using examples from public health, this book walks the reader through the process of ERGM model-building using R statistical software and the statnet package.