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Unit 1 · Discrete Structures and Optimisation Paper 2 CS · June 2024 (Cancelled Exam)

Which of the following is NOT a common property of social networks?

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Correct answer: B. Average shortest path lengths are short in connected networks

Explanation

Social networks typically show scale-free degree distributions, the small-world property and many are modelled as directed graphs (follower networks). Statement B is the keyed odd one out; the question is loosely worded, since short path lengths are really part of the small-world property.

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