Session 6 - Social Networks

Question 1

Features of a network

Answer 1

• Range
• Density
• Tie Strength

Question 2

Number/diversity of network nodes

Answer 2

Network Range

Question 3

Ratio of ties to potential ties in the network

Answer 3

Network Density

Question 4

Strong or Weak Network Connection

Answer 4

Tie Strength

Question 5

Tentency for connections to occur between B and C if A and B and B and C are connected

Answer 5

Triadic Closure

Question 6

Tendency for a network to be internally or externally focussed

Answer 6

Ingroup vs Outgroup Centricism

Question 7

Types of netowork managers may benefit from

Answer 7

• Advice Network - ie to solve problems, provide technical information
• Trust Network - ie to share delicate political information, share information
• Communication network - ie talk about work-related matters