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A '''link''' from one node to another is the basic element in a [[social network]]. It is a connection between nodes, elements, agents or individuals, and can represent a specific type of relationship, such as friendship, kinship or following. In its simplest form, a [[social network]] is simply a set of specific links, which correspond to friends or followers, between a set of social objects, such as persons. This set can be described as a graph or network. | A '''link''' from one node to another is the basic element in a [[social network]]. It is a connection between nodes, elements, agents or individuals, and can represent a specific type of relationship, such as friendship, kinship or following. In its simplest form, a [[social network]] is simply a set of specific links, which correspond to friends or followers, between a set of social objects, such as persons. This set can be described as a graph or network. | ||
A link can also conncet an individual and a group. The end of the link at the group can be described as a "circle of friends" in this group. A strong link has a high [[Coupling constant|coupling constant]] or a large number of friends, a weak link has a low [[Coupling constant|coupling constant]] or a small number of friends. | |||
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A link from one node to another is the basic element in a social network. It is a connection between nodes, elements, agents or individuals, and can represent a specific type of relationship, such as friendship, kinship or following. In its simplest form, a social network is simply a set of specific links, which correspond to friends or followers, between a set of social objects, such as persons. This set can be described as a graph or network.
A link can also conncet an individual and a group. The end of the link at the group can be described as a "circle of friends" in this group. A strong link has a high coupling constant or a large number of friends, a weak link has a low coupling constant or a small number of friends.
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- Wikipedia link for social network
