get_sequence_length()

Computes sequence length for each case.

Function Usage

from sequenzo.sequence_characteristics_indicators import get_sequence_length
result = get_sequence_length(seqdata, with_missing=True)

Entry Parameters

• seqdata: SequenceData object.
• with_missing: include missing positions in length.

Returns

DataFrame with one row per sequence and a length column.

TraMineR Mapping

• Equivalent TraMineR function: TraMineR::seqlength().

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.