Network research is increasingly central to political science. This paper provides practical guidance on field measurement techniques.
Tradeoffs in Network Data Collection
* Measuring more nodes versus more ties per node
* Asking for names versus selecting from a list
A New Cleaning Technique
Offers innovative solutions for handling relational data effectively.
This framework helps political scientists navigate complex design choices when measuring networks and applying the results.
| Measuring Networks in the Field was authored by Jennifer Larson. It was published by Cambridge in PSR&M in 2020. |
