18 Questions
What does network density depend on?
Number of connections among actors
What characterizes a strong tie in a network?
Frequent and long-lasting relationships
What is the role of weak ties in a network?
Facilitate complex knowledge transmission
How does hierarchy manifest in a network?
By ranking people according to status or authority
What does multiplexity in networks refer to?
Existence of both strong and weak ties
Which type of tie can lead to an unbalanced network structure?
Non-reciprocated tie
What is the term used to describe the extent to which two people are bound to each other in different social groups or grounds?
Multiplexity
In the context of social ties, what does interdependence refer to?
Mutual dependence between things
Why is understanding local networks and linkages important?
For business collaboration
What term describes the unbalanced ties that can lead to weight towards rebuilding symmetry through breaking the tie?
Weak ties
In networks, what does embeddedness refer to?
The networks of relations within which individuals are rooted
What can happen if one part of the complex ties between individuals is broken?
Difficulties may arise in other parts of the tie
What does a network consist of?
A group of people we interact with daily like family, friends, and neighbors
What do 'nodes' refer to in a network context?
People, person, or computer
In network analysis, what is multiplexity related to?
Density
What is meant by 'hubs' in a network?
A type of node connecting multiple devices or people
What is one aspect that networks are analyzed in terms of?
Density
What does 'embeddedness' signify in relation to networks?
The position of an individual within the network structure
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