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1.1. Early Adopters and Their Influence
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- 1.
Define the term 'early adopters'.
Hint
Think about the first person you know to buy a new gadget.
- 2.
What is degree centrality?
Hint
Consider the number of friends you have on social media.
- 3.
What percentage of the population do early adopters represent?
- 7.4%
- 16.8%
- 2.7%
Hint
Recall the introduction where adoption percentages were discussed.
- 4.
True or False: Degree centrality measures how influential an individual is by their number of connections.
- True
- False
Hint
Think about a social media influencer and their followers.
- 5.
Propose a marketing strategy that leverages early adopters to promote a new tech product. Discuss the potential impacts on market penetration.
Hint
Consider how influencers operate in the current marketing landscape.
- 6.
Analyze a failed product introduction and assess how a better understanding of early adopters could have changed the outcome.
Hint
Look for examples like Google Glass or Segway.
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- You can use hints if you need help
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