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Respondent Driven Sampling and Social Networks: A New Sampling Method.

Authors :
Heckathorn, Douglas
Wejnert, Cyprian
Source :
Conference Papers - American Sociological Association; 2005 Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, p1-18, 18p
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Based on a pilot study of 159 university undergraduates, this paper presents Respondent Driven Sampling, a new method of studying hidden populations, as a viable method of understanding overall network structure. The method was found to be highly effective and efficient. Examples identifying bridge groups, centrality, and multiplex association are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
SOCIAL surveys
COLLEGE students
POPULATION
SOCIAL capital
SOCIAL groups
SOCIAL networks

Details

Language :
English
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Conference Papers - American Sociological Association
Publication Type :
Conference
Accession number :
18615824

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