get_entropy_difference()

Computes entropy difference indicator for each sequence.

Function Usage

from sequenzo.sequence_characteristics_indicators import get_entropy_difference
result = get_entropy_difference(seqdata, norm=True)

Entry Parameters

• seqdata: SequenceData object.
• norm: return normalized entropy-difference values.

Returns

DataFrame with entropy-difference values by sequence.

TraMineR Mapping

• Equivalent TraMineR function: TraMineR internal seqientdiff().

Authors

Code and documentation: Yuqi Liang

See Also

• Sequence Characteristics Indicators Overview maps all indicator families.
• Sequence Summary Statistics vs Sequence Characteristics Indicators explains when to use indicators versus statistics or distances.

References

Ritschard, G. (2023), "Measuring the nature of individual sequences", Sociological Methods and Research, 52(4), 2016-2049. doi:10.1177/00491241211036156.