Network Modeling for Socio-Environmental Systems

This brief tutorial introduces networks as simpler depictions of the structures of complex systems-explaining their characteristics, as well as how researchers can use them as representations of socio-environmental systems in different ways.
The video begins by discussing the motivation for using network analysis, some basic terms and concepts, and the origins of networks. It also explains networks’ representation, a few measures used to understand network structure, and some examples of the use of networks by socio-environmental researchers. It concludes by reviewing the steps involved in their use.