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Table 1 Classes of social networks (Easley 2010)

From: Heuristic methods for synthesizing realistic social networks based on personality compatibility

Group or organization

Nodes

Possible link(s)

Terrorist organization

People

Communications

Recruitment

High school student body

People

Romantic relationship

Athletic teammates

Social club

People

Friendship

Sponsorship

Employees of a corporation

People

Exchange of email

Supervisory authority

Regional or national populace

People

Relatedness

Transmission of infection

Financial system

Banks

Interbank loans

Currency exchanges