Network Analysis of Social Support Systems
  • 1. What does the term 'degree' refer to in network analysis?
A) Geographical location of a node
B) Node's historical significance
C) Node's color
D) Number of connections a node has
  • 2. What does the 'clustering coefficient' measure in network analysis?
A) Extent to which nodes tend to cluster together
B) Geographic dispersion
C) Number of connections
D) Average node size
  • 3. How is social support theorized to benefit individuals in a network?
A) Economic stability
B) Emotional and practical assistance
C) Historical context
D) Geographical guidance
  • 4. What is informational support in social support systems?
A) Offering emotional comfort
B) Providing financial help
C) Physical assistance
D) Provision of advice and guidance
  • 5. What is a benefit of having diverse sources of social support in a network?
A) Increased resilience
B) Reduced network size
C) Decreased communication
D) Higher centralization
  • 6. What does homophily refer to in the context of social networks?
A) Tendency for individuals to associate with others who are similar to them
B) Random network formation
C) Opposition to social connections
D) Exclusive group formation
  • 7. What is a social network tie?
A) Digital connection
B) Relationship between individuals in a network
C) Physical distance
D) Historical significance
  • 8. What is an example of a network analysis software tool?
A) Google Chrome
B) Adobe Photoshop
C) Gephi
D) Microsoft Word
  • 9. Which type of social support is aimed at increasing the feeling of belonging and companionship?
A) Informational support
B) Financial support
C) Physical support
D) Emotional support
  • 10. In network analysis, what does reciprocity refer to?
A) The number of connections
B) The centrality of a node
C) Mutual relationships or interactions between nodes
D) The size of a network
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