get_recurrence()

Computes recurrence as DSS length divided by number of visited states.

Function Usage

from sequenzo.sequence_characteristics_indicators import get_recurrence
result = get_recurrence(seqdata, with_missing=False)

Entry Parameters

• seqdata: SequenceData object.
• with_missing: include missing in DSS/visited calculations.

Returns

DataFrame with recurrence values per sequence.

TraMineR Mapping

• Equivalent TraMineR indicator: TraMineR::seqindic(indic="recu").

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.