A network graph analysis primer
Network graphs are an element of what is termed as graph theory, defined by Merriam-Webster (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/graph%20theory) as:
"Mathematical theory of networks. A graph consists of vertices (also called points or nodes) and edges (lines) connecting certain pairs of vertices"
Stated simply, network graphs are collections of nodes (often called vertices) that are connected by edges (sometimes called connections, links, or ties) to form a graph. Nodes can be thought of as individual elements in a network that might represent persons, places, or objects that collectively define a network.
As you might have guessed, this definition could apply to an unlimited number of datasets, ranging from ...
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