5. Conclusion on Innovators' Role

Try these first

1. 1.

   What percentage of the population do early adopters represent?

   Hint

   Think about the initial adopters of any new product.

2. 2.

   Define opinion leaders.

   Hint

   Consider who you trust for advice on new products.

3. 3.

   What percentage do early adopters represent in the adoption cycle?

   • 5.2%
   • 7.4%
   • 10%

   Hint

   It's the starting percentage in innovation adoption.

4. 4.

   True or False: Opinion leaders have no significant impact on their community's decision-making processes.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how influencers work in society.

5. 5.

   Evaluate how education levels in a community can lead to higher innovation adoption rates. What strategies can be used to improve adoption in less educated demographics?

   Hint

   Think about how you could reach out to schools or community organizations.

6. 6.

   How might a community leader use their degree centrality to address health risk perceptions concerning a new innovation?

   Hint

   Consider how peer influence could sway opinions in a community.