Statistical analysis of network data is an active field of study, in which researchers inves- tigate graph-theoretic concepts and various probability models that explain the behaviour of real networks. This thesis attempts to combine two of these concepts: an exponential random graph and a centrality index. Exponential random graphs comprise the most useful class of probability models for network data. These models often require the assumption of a complex dependence structure, which creates certain difficulties in the estimation of unknown model parameters. However, in the context of dynamic networks the exponential random graph model provides the opportunity to incorporate a complex network structure such as centrality without the usual drawbacks associated with parameter estimation. The thesis employs this idea by proposing probability models that are equivalent to the logistic regression models and that can be used to explain behaviour of both static and dynamic networks.

Includes copies of articles co-authored by the author during preparation of this thesis. / Bibliography: leaves 233-246. / ix, 246 p. : ill. ; 30 cm. / Title page, contents and abstract only. The complete thesis in print form is available from the University Library. / This thesis pusues an understanding of relational coordination in business markets by contrasting firm and dyadic levels of analysis through comparing the roles of self and collective interest as interaction builds to high levels of interdependence in business relationships. The concept of actor bonds is extended beyond trust and commitment by introducing Macneil's Theory of Relational Norms. Thus a model of relational coordination based on collaborative interest is introduced to explain relationship performance. This model was tested on firms in the business software industry. A model of an interaction possibility space is also presented. Results indicate that interaction effects as well as magnitude and asymmetry of structure play a part in explaining relationship performance, dissonance and relationship classes. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--Adelaide University, School of Commerce, 2001

vii, 118 leaves : ill.,tables ; 30 cm. / Title page, contents and abstract only. The complete thesis in print form is available from the University Library. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Adelaide, Dept. of Applied Mathematics, 1979

Diss. (sammanfattning) Uppsala : Sveriges lantbruksuniv., 2007. / Härtill 5 uppsatser.

Thesis (M.S.)--Ohio University, August, 1998. / Title from PDF t.p.

Thesis (M.S.)--Ohio University, November, 1996. / Title from PDF t.p.

Thesis (M.S.)--Missouri University of Science and Technology, 2008. / Vita. The entire thesis text is included in file. Title from title screen of thesis/dissertation PDF file (viewed May 19, 2008) Includes bibliographical references (p. 33-35).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--West Virginia University, 1998. / Title from document title page. Document formatted into pages; contains v, 87 p. : ill. Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (p. 64-72).

Title from PDF of title page (University of Missouri--Columbia, viewed on Feb 26, 2010). The entire thesis text is included in the research.pdf file; the official abstract appears in the short.pdf file; a non-technical public abstract appears in the public.pdf file. Dissertation advisor: Dr. Barbara N. Martin. Vita. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.S.V.)--University of Toledo, 2004. / Typescript. "A thesis [submitted] as partial fulfillment of the requirements of the Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering." Includes bibliographical references (leaves 96-97).