Generalized blockmodeling of binary networks (also relational blockmodeling) is an approach of generalized blockmodeling, analysing the binary network(s).
[1] As most network analyses deal with binary networks, this approach is also considered as the fundamental approach of blockmodeling.
[2]: 11 This is especially noted, as the set of ideal blocks, when used for interpretation of blockmodels, have binary link patterns, which precludes them to be compared with valued empirical blocks.
[3] When analysing the binary networks, the criterion function is measuring block inconsistencies, while also reporting the possible errors.
[1] It is also used as a basis for developing the generalized blockmodeling of valued networks.