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Bergm: Bayesian exponential random graph models in R

Authors :
Caimo, Alberto
Friel, Nial
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The Bergm package provides a comprehensive framework for Bayesian inference using Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) algorithms. It can also supply graphical Bayesian goodness-of-fit procedures that address the issue of model adequacy. The package is simple to use and represents an attractive way of analysing network data as it offers the advantage of a complete probabilistic treatment of uncertainty. Bergm is based on the ergm package and therefore it makes use of the same model set-up and network simulation algorithms. The Bergm package has been continually improved in terms of speed performance over the last years and now offers the end-user a feasible option for carrying out Bayesian inference for networks with several thousands of nodes.<br />Comment: To appear in the ISBA Bulletin

Subjects

Subjects :
Statistics - Computation

Details

Database :
arXiv
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
edsarx.1703.05144
Document Type :
Working Paper