When you’re mapping relationships—not just opinions—every missing response can move the map. In social network analysis (SNA), nonresponse doesn’t just shrink your sample; it can skew centrality, density, and the story your stakeholders see. That’s why the goal is to maximize boundary coverage using a
The initial energy of launching a community network or forming a coalition is truly something to behold. Seeing disparate groups converge, aligning their objectives, and celebrating their first victories together creates an invigorating sense of camaraderie and shared purpose. However, one of the key challenges
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