Parametrization of spreading processes within complex networks with the use of knowledge acquired from network samples

Information spreading processes are main drivers of viral campaigns. They are usually conducted within large scale social networks. Parametrisation of online campaigns is usually related to allocation of budgets, number of seeds and strategies of their selection. It is hard to predict campaign effects. Proposed in this paper approach uses network samples to select appropriate strategy for use within complete network. Results showed how scaling of samples is affecting approximation quality. Multi-criteria analysis of performance allows for strategy selection according to preferences and goals.