Weighted Degree Centrality

Weighted Degree Centrality is a concept from network analysis that measures the importance of a node (like a person or an organization) within a network. Unlike regular degree centrality, which only counts connections, weighted degree centrality also considers the strength or importance of those connections. For example, in a social network, being connected to a few influential people might make you more central than being connected to many less influential ones. This metric helps identify who has the most significant impact or resources in a network, highlighting connections that truly matter.