Social Network Analysis: Applications to Primate and Cetacean Societies
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چکیده
To better address questions concerning animal sociality, animal behaviorists and behavioral ecologists are increasingly turning to the suite of analytical techniques known as social network analysis (SNA). SNA allows for the quantifi cation of multi-actor interactions, thereby providing a more realistic representation of social patterns and relationships. Here, we provide a brief introduction to SNA, consider some of the challenges in studying sociality, and discuss the application of SNA to studies of animal societies, with a focus on primates and cetaceans. Additionally, we present techniques for network comparison and dynamic network analysis developed in the social sciences with exciting potential applications to the study of animal behavior.
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