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