Average Degree
Measure mean connectivity
Average degree is the mean number of connections per node.
What It Computes
Average degree = (2 × E) / V
For directed: In-degree and out-degree averages
When to Use It
- Baseline metric: Quick network summary
- Comparison: Compare networks
- Evolution: Track connectivity over time
Example
Use Cases
Network Growth
Network Comparison
Compare different networks by average degree