A sociologist studies a social network in a local business association and finds that business owner Marjorie has the quality of centrality.Accordingly,the sociologist expects Marjorie to
A)have a higher number of alters in the local business district.
B)influence the flow of information and resources in the business association.
C)transfer her business networks into the political sphere.
D)have more emotionally close ties with others.

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Centrality in social network analysis refers to individuals who are well-connected and influential in a network. Therefore, the sociologist expects Marjorie to have a significant impact on the flow of information and resources in the business association, as she is likely to be a key mediator between different groups within the network. While having a high number of alters (A) is a possibility, it is not necessarily a guaranteed outcome of centrality. Transferring her business networks into the political sphere (C) and having more emotionally close ties (D) are also not necessarily related to centrality.

A Sociologist Studies a Social Network in a Local Business