NETWORK (Matrix of a)
Charles François (2004). NETWORK (Matrix of a), International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics, 2(2): 2268.
| Collection | International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics |
|---|---|
| Year | 2004 |
| Vol. (num.) | 2(2) |
| ID | ◀ 2268 ▶ |
| Object type | Methodology or model |
The representation of the flows within a network through a matrix.
The matricial representation is complementary to the graphical one, as it emphasizes the quantitative aspect of the flows. As stated by H.T. ODUM “The absence of a pathway in the network diagram is a zero in the matrix” (1983, p.20).