get_visited_states()

Counts how many distinct states are visited in each sequence.

Function Usage

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

Entry Parameters

• seqdata: SequenceData object.
• with_missing: include missing state in visited count.

Returns

DataFrame with visited-state counts per sequence.

TraMineR Mapping

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

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.