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Modularity-based graph partitioning using conditional expected models.

Yu-Teng Chang1, Richard M Leahy, Dimitrios Pantazis

  • 1Department of Electrical Engineering, Signal and Image Processing Institute, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California 90089, USA.

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This study introduces a new method for network partitioning using conditional probabilities to measure modularity. The approach offers a more accurate way to identify network modules, outperforming existing techniques in simulations and real-world data.

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Area of Science:

  • Network science
  • Graph theory
  • Statistical modeling

Background:

  • Modularity-based partitioning is crucial for understanding complex networks.
  • Existing methods often rely on comparisons with random networks, which can be limiting.
  • A more robust measure of modularity is needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel method for network partitioning based on conditional probabilities.
  • To provide analytical solutions for expected edge strength in random networks.
  • To evaluate the performance of the proposed conditional expected model.

Main Methods:

  • Developing a new modularity measure based on conditional probabilities of edge strength.
  • Deriving closed-form solutions for expected edge strength, conditioned on node degrees.
  • Analytically computing expected networks under Gaussian and Bernoulli distributions.
  • Proving the method's effectiveness as a best linear unbiased estimator when Gaussian assumptions fail.

Main Results:

  • The proposed method provides closed-form solutions for expected edge strength.
  • The model accurately estimates network properties under various distributions.
  • The conditional expected model demonstrates strong performance in partitioning both simulated and real-world networks.

Conclusions:

  • The novel conditional probability-based approach offers an effective way to measure network modularity.
  • This method provides a more accurate and robust alternative to existing partitioning techniques.
  • The findings have implications for network analysis across various scientific domains.