3 papers
stat.ME2023
Bayesian Testing of Scientific Expectations Under Exponential Random Graph Models
Joris Mulder, Nial Friel, Philip Leifeld
The exponential random graph (ERGM) model is a commonly used statistical framework for studying the determinants of tie formations from social network data. To test scientific theo…
cs.SI2019
Endogenous Coalition Formation in Policy Debates
Philip Leifeld, Laurence Brandenberger
Political actors form coalitions around their joint normative beliefs in order to influence the policy process on contentious issues such as climate change or population ageing. Po…
stat.ME2015
A Theoretical and Empirical Comparison of the Temporal Exponential Random Graph Model and the Stochastic Actor-Oriented Model
Philip Leifeld, Skyler J. Cranmer
The temporal exponential random graph model (TERGM) and the stochastic actor-oriented model (SAOM, e.g., SIENA) are popular models for longitudinal network analysis. We compare the…