3.8 Clustering and Transitivity

This lesson explores clustering in networks, which measures the tendency for nodes to form dense, interconnected groups. It introduces local and global transitivity (or clustering coefficients) as metrics to quantify the prevalence of "friend of a friend" relationships.

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DuEPublico (University of Duisburg-Essen)
Published
2025-10-08
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https://doi.org/10.17185/duepublico/84461
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Complex Network Analysis Techniques
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3.8 Clustering and Transitivity

DuEPublico (University of Duisburg-Essen)
Complex Network Analysis Techniques
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3.8 Clustering and Transitivity

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Abstract

This lesson explores clustering in networks, which measures the tendency for nodes to form dense, interconnected groups. It introduces local and global transitivity (or clustering coefficients) as metrics to quantify the prevalence of "friend of a friend" relationships.

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