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Social network analysis

Social network analysis is a way of looking at relationships between people or groups. Imagine you have a really big family with lots of cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents. Social network analysis helps you figure out who is close to who in the family, and who has strong relationships. It can also tell you who you should talk to if you want to find out more about your family. It's like a map that shows how everyone is connected and helps you find which people are important to talk to.