Citation

Skvoretz J. Soc. Netw. 1991; 13(3): 275-300.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1991, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/0378-8733(91)90009-I

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Biased net models developed to formalize Blau's macro-level distributional theory of social structure are extended to cover the micro-level analysis of intrapopulation variation in intergroup relations. The relational data analyzed are counts of relations (e.g., marriages, friendships) which are crossclassified by the social characteristics of the partners (e.g., occupation, religious preference). This theoretically based analytical approach is contrasted with a methodologically based one which uses general log-linear models to analyze the pattern of inter- and intragroup relations in such data. Both nominal and graduated dimensions of social differentiation are used in the comparison. Results indicate that, by and large, the theoretical approach offers a viable, and appropriately specialized alternative to the methodologically based analysis.