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What does network density depend on?
What does network density depend on?
- Number of connections among actors (correct)
- Strength of individual ties
- Hierarchy within the network
- Type of ties in the network
What characterizes a strong tie in a network?
What characterizes a strong tie in a network?
- Unbalanced ties
- Infrequent and distant relationships
- Frequent and long-lasting relationships (correct)
- Symmetric ties
What is the role of weak ties in a network?
What is the role of weak ties in a network?
- Facilitate complex knowledge transmission (correct)
- Are always reciprocated
- Promote strong relationships
- Cause unbalanced ties
How does hierarchy manifest in a network?
How does hierarchy manifest in a network?
What does multiplexity in networks refer to?
What does multiplexity in networks refer to?
Which type of tie can lead to an unbalanced network structure?
Which type of tie can lead to an unbalanced network structure?
What is the term used to describe the extent to which two people are bound to each other in different social groups or grounds?
What is the term used to describe the extent to which two people are bound to each other in different social groups or grounds?
In the context of social ties, what does interdependence refer to?
In the context of social ties, what does interdependence refer to?
Why is understanding local networks and linkages important?
Why is understanding local networks and linkages important?
What term describes the unbalanced ties that can lead to weight towards rebuilding symmetry through breaking the tie?
What term describes the unbalanced ties that can lead to weight towards rebuilding symmetry through breaking the tie?
In networks, what does embeddedness refer to?
In networks, what does embeddedness refer to?
What can happen if one part of the complex ties between individuals is broken?
What can happen if one part of the complex ties between individuals is broken?
What does a network consist of?
What does a network consist of?
What do 'nodes' refer to in a network context?
What do 'nodes' refer to in a network context?
In network analysis, what is multiplexity related to?
In network analysis, what is multiplexity related to?
What is meant by 'hubs' in a network?
What is meant by 'hubs' in a network?
What is one aspect that networks are analyzed in terms of?
What is one aspect that networks are analyzed in terms of?
What does 'embeddedness' signify in relation to networks?
What does 'embeddedness' signify in relation to networks?
