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Structure in the Enron Email Dataset

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  • P. S. Keila

    (Queen's University)

  • D. B. Skillicorn

    (Queen's University)

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We investigate the structures present in the Enron email dataset using singular value decomposition and semidiscrete decomposition. Using word frequency profiles, we show that messages fall into two distinct groups, whose extrema are characterized by short messages and rare words versus long messages and common words. It is surprising that length of message and word use pattern should be related in this way. We also investigate relationships among individuals based on their patterns of word use in email. We show that word use is correlated to function within the organization, as expected. Lastly, we show that relative changes to individuals' word usage over time can be used to identify key players in major company events.

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  • P. S. Keila & D. B. Skillicorn, 2005. "Structure in the Enron Email Dataset," Computational and Mathematical Organization Theory, Springer, vol. 11(3), pages 183-199, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:comaot:v:11:y:2005:i:3:d:10.1007_s10588-005-5379-y
    DOI: 10.1007/s10588-005-5379-y
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    1. Simon, Adam F. & Xenos, Michael, 2004. "Dimensional Reduction of Word-Frequency Data as a Substitute for Intersubjective Content Analysis," Political Analysis, Cambridge University Press, vol. 12(1), pages 63-75, January.
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    3. Jana Diesner & Terrill L. Frantz & Kathleen M. Carley, 2005. "Communication Networks from the Enron Email Corpus “It's Always About the People. Enron is no Different”," Computational and Mathematical Organization Theory, Springer, vol. 11(3), pages 201-228, October.
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