Q-analysis

Q-analysis

Q-analysis is a mathematical framework to describe and analyze structures. It was introduced by Ronald Atkin in the early seventies [Atkin (1972), (1974), (1977)] [Jacky Legrand. [http://www.afscet.asso.fr/resSystemica/Crete02/Legrand.pdf How far can Q-analysis go into social systems understanding?] . Fifth European Systems Science Congress, 2002.] .

Introduction

History

Applications

* analysis of large-scale systems structure
* analysis of social network
* decision making

See also

* Systems theory
* Living systems theory

Notes

References

* Atkin, R. (1972). From cohomology in physics to q-connectivity in social science. International Journal of Man-Machines Studies vol. 4, 341–362.
* Atkin, R. (1974). Mathematical Structure in Human Affairs. London, Heinemann.
* Atkin, R. (1976). An algebra for patterns on a complex II. International Journal of Man-Machines Studies vol. 8, 483–498.
* Atkin, R. (1977). Combinatorial Connectivities in Social Systems. Basel, Birkhäuser Verlag.

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